Thanks to
its through experience in the domain of motor engineering, including its
large consulting activity for some of the leading automotive and powertrain
Groups, B.R.D. has acquired a very high competence in the design of state
of the art alternating engines and in engine management systems with particular
attention to the induction-exhaust systems.
Additional fields in which B.R.D. can be regarded as most advanced and
competent are the analysis and optimization of:
- engines
performance, in relation to power density at various RMPs;
- drastic reduction in fuel consumption;
- drastic reduction of pollutants in exhaust gases;
- drastic reduction of noise pollutions;
- high efficiency-low noise emission induction and exhaust systems.
B.R.D.’s
experience in the domain of motor engineering has led to the development
and standardization of design methods capable of leading to the achievement
of the highest possible final results at the most competitive prices and
within the shortest possible time.
Among the most prominent projects now in the works are those regarding
the application of the most advanced turbo-diesel technologies
today to the field of aero-propulsion, both military and commercial,
with power ranging from 120 to 180 kW.
Another
extremely advanced project in the works concerns the design and
development of a 1000cc, twin cylinder for motorcycling competitions
and with power potential in the range of no less than 160kW at
15,000 RPM. This engine is due to race under the company. name
in Moto-GP class.
In
addition, a twin cylinder unit is now near completion. This prototype
engine is intended for pure research purposes only. This twin
was conceived so that it can operate in both Otto Cycle and Diesel
Cycle mode by simply replacing the thermodynamic section. First
research tests will be focused on the Otto cycle mode, with the
engine displacing 350cc. Main purpose of this cycle of tests will
be the analysis of the ultimate performance extractable from a
new concept of ultra-hi efficiency thermodynamic section featuring
knock resistant combustion chambers and radically oversquare bore/stroke
ratio. The information we expect to gather from the test cycle
with this research unit will lead to further improve the thermodynamic
efficiency of the Otto cycle concept, thus both increasing its
thermal efficiency and reducing the pollutants content in its
exhausts to values out of reach by today’s standards. In
the process, also the noise emissions will be analyzed and optimized
to lower levels.
Additional
and very innovative projects under development at B.R.D. concern
new engine concept, with their pistons operating according to laws
of motion completely different from those characterizing the traditional
crank-rod assembly featured in all piston engines today. These new
concepts promise to open new perspectives to the optimization of
combustion.
This kind of propulsor is very light and for this reason it can
be used in aeronautical engineering, with power ranging until 200
kW.
Auxiliary
power unit usable in hybrid vehicle. The engine presents reduced dimension
so it can be installed in housings having minimum volume. This prototype
engine is appropriate also for motorcycling applications (scooters) and
city use. The delivered power is about 18 kW.
Auxiliary
power
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The illustrated
products are some examples of B.R.D. activity.
B.R.D. operates in every kind of internal combustion engine, both military
and commercial.
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