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Engine Development & Calibration

Engine Development & Calibration

Our department is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in engine development and calibration for a wide range of applications, including:

  • Automotive: Passenger Cars (PC), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV)
  • Off-road: Tractors, Construction Equipment Vehicles (CEV)
  • Stationary Engines: Gensets and industrial power units

We focus on combustion optimization, performance enhancement, and emission compliance to meet stringent global norms such as BSVI, EU Stage IV/V, Tier 4, IGES IV+ and beyond.

Core Competencies

  • Advanced Engine & Vehicle R&D for upgradation to latest emission standards
  • Performance & Emission Optimization through ECU/ACU calibration and mapping
  • Development of Conventional & Advanced Combustion Processes (Diesel, Gasoline, HCCI, LTC)
  • Alternative Fuels Development for sustainable mobility
  • Gas Exchange Analysis and high-speed data acquisition
  • Injection System Optimization, EGR, and Turbocharging
  • Aftertreatment System Optimization including DOC, DPF, SCR calibration and thermal management
  • Energy Audit & Efficiency Improvements
  • Design of Experiments (DoE) for complex calibration tasks
  • Vehicle-level Calibration for real-world performance
  • Compliance with RDE, ISC, and OBD Calibration

Calibration Expertise

Our team ensures precise calibration for performance, durability, and emissions across all operating conditions:

  • Synchronization, first firing, and base map generation
  • Hardware screening and validation
  • Full-load performance and protection strategies
  • Steady-state and transient cycle emission calibration
  • DPF & SCR Calibration for aftertreatment systems
  • Thermal management for aftertreatment components
  • RDE & off-cycle emission calibration
  • Vehicular calibration for diverse duty cycles
  • Environmental corrections for global applications
  • OBD & diagnostic calibration for compliance and reliability

Additional Tools Available

  • High Speed Data Acquisition for in-Cylinder Combustion Analysis
  • DoE Software Tools: CAMEO, Minitab
  • Application Software Tools INCA, VISU, Vector etc..
  • 1D & 3D simulation tools for Combustion Hardware Selection
  • Virtual engine testbed (HiL) for Pre-ECU Calibration
  • AVL Indicom 631, Indimodule 621
  • Kistler KIBOX Indicating System
  • AVL & Kistler Combustion Pressure Sensors
  • Low pressure sensors for gas exchange study
  • Combustion, Gas Exchange & Torsional Vibration
  • Valve train dynamics measurement
  • Application Tool Panel
  • Breakout Box

Why Choose Us

  • Proven Expertise in Engine R&D: Extensive experience in engine research and development for leading OEMs, industry-sponsored initiatives, government-funded programs, and internal innovation projects.
  • Global Project Success: Successfully executed engine development projects for both Indian and international markets.
  • Advanced Combustion Research: Pioneering work on next-generation technologies such as HCCI and LTC to meet future emission norms.
  • Efficiency-Focused Solutions: Dedicated projects for fuel efficiency and overall energy optimization.
  • Production-Ready Engines: Engines developed by our team are currently in commercial production, demonstrating reliability and performance.
  • Multi-Fuel Capability: Proven track record in developing engines compatible with multiple fuel types for diverse applications.
  • Regulatory Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global emission standards and regulatory frameworks.
  • State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Equipped with advanced facilities for testing, simulation, calibration, and validation.
  • Commitment to Innovation & Sustainability: Driving technological advancements for cleaner, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions.