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Two stage turbo charging provides a suitable method to achieve a significant increase of the boost level, as well as a wider operating range for a diesel engine. This paper describes detailed and easily applicable method for two stage turbocharger matching for constant speed engine, in view of finding an optimal combination of turbochargers - low and high pressure ones. It also describes technique that can be used for optimizing solution with better fuel consumption and boosting together with satisfying of all given constraints such as maximum before turbine and compressor out temperatures, maximum turbocharger speed, peak cylinder pressures and smoke limit. This paper presents evaluation of potential for two stage turbocharger for power generation application by simulation and then experimental results.

Development trend in diesel engines is to downsize and develop more power from same size of engine. This requires additional air flow and hence increased boost pressure ratio (BPR). With increased brake mean effective pressure (BMEP), the altitude capability of engine reduces. This paper presents a novel approach to estimate the altitude capability of engine and calculate deration factor. As the altitude above sea level increases, ambient pressure decreases, air becomes thinner. For same altitude, ambient temperature also varies as per seasonal changes. This results in change (reduction) in ambient air density. This reduction has significant effect on turbocharger (TC), Intercooler and engine performance. Beyond a limiting altitude, engine performance shall be compromised to avoid any damage to engine and its components.