September 14, 2011 - The Green Living Guy

Delphi Air Engine Liquid Air Cooled Saves

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A new range of liquid cooled charge air coolers (LCCACs)from Delphi Automotive will help global vehicle manufacturers of both gasoline and diesel engines produce environmentally-friendly vehicles with better engine performance. Compared to existing air-cooled units, the new coolers offer better packaging, improved engine response, faster warm-up and lower losses.
“Our new generation of charge air coolers will help vehicle manufacturers meet future targets for tailpipe emissions and improved fuel economy with cars that are still fun to drive,” said said James Bertrand, president Delphi Thermal Systems.
In order to combine reduced tailpipe emissions, improved fuel economy and maximum driver satisfaction, vehicle manufacturers are turning to downsized engines. Boosted by turbo- or super-charging, these engines give the performance feel of a larger engine with the emissions and fuel savings of a smaller one. However, boosting compresses the air entering the engine, which significantly increases the air temperature greatly reducing combustion efficiency and eroding the performance improvement.

US report shares Deepwater Horizon blame mostly on BP

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The BBC recently reported that the United States issued a slamming smack down to BP oil spill. They called it the worst oil spill in US history, BP had poor leadership and truly without a doubt, a poor cement job by BP and its contractors.
BP was “ultimately responsible” for rig safety, with Transocean responsible for safe operations and worker safety. BP tried to save time and money at the cost of safety, and Transocean operated normally despite the hazards, it said.
Right.. Look here is the memo on this situation. To avoid a coverup, BP admitted fault but only to an extent. The EPA also insisted on dispersants too so I don’t really know if it’s just BP or a collaborated cluster..