PROJECTS

The technical goals of Propulsion Materials projects are in direct support of the Advanced Combustion Engine Subprogram and the Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Machines Subprogram:

• By 2012, develop materials technology required to enable heavy-duty engine efficiency of 55% while meeting prevailing EPA emissions standards
• By 2015, develop materials technology required to enable the power electronics and electric machines to generate 55 kW for 18 sec and 30 kW continuous at $12/kW peak

For specific information, select projects and/or related agreements from the comprehensive list provided below.

Materials for Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems

• Modeling and Testing of Environmental Effects of Automotive PE Devices
• Materials by Design - Solder Joints of High Performance Power Electronics
• Power Electronics Materials Compatibility

Combustion System Materials

• High-Strength Materials for HCCI Engines

Materials for High Efficiency Engines

• Materials for High Pressure Fuel Injection Systems
• High-Temperature Exhaust Valve Alloys
• Design Optimization of Piezoceramic Multilayer Actuators for Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Fuel Injectors
• NDE Development for ACERT Engine Components (ANL)
• Materials-Enabled High Performance Diesel Engines
• Materials for Advanced Turbocharger Design

Materials for Exhaust and Energy Recovery

• Catalyst Characterization
• Durability of Diesel Engine Particulate Filters
• Catalysts via First Principles

Materials by Design

• Ultra-High Resolution Electron Microscopy for Characterization of Catalyst Microstructures and Deactivation Mechanisms
• Durability of ACERT Engine Components
• High Temperature Thermoelectrics
• Science-Based Approach to Thermoelectric Materials