Japan’s New ACE Recognizes Sturman Industries for Advanced Diesel Technology
Sturman Industries of Woodland Park, CO was recently recognized by New ACE (Advanced Combustion Engineering) Institute Co., Ltd. for Sturman’s support for cleaner, more efficient diesel engine technology. The New ACE certificate specifically commends Sturman for its role and helpful cooperation in research for a “super clean diesel engine” and looks forward to continued collaboration.
A consortium funded by Hino Motors, Ltd.; Isuzu Motors Ltd.; Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp.; Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd.; et al, New ACE was founded in 1992 to pursue new diesel combustion strategies aimed at reducing the exhaust emissions and increasing thermal efficiency for future heavy duty diesel engines. Based in Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, New ACE does research utilizing high pressure fuel injection, flexible intake and exhaust valve strategies, as well as other methods for improving control of the combustion process.
“We are very pleased to be recognized for our contribution to New ACE’s significant research in the area of cleaner diesel engines. Sturman is proud to be working with New ACE towards our combined goal for a cleaner, healthier environment,” noted Carol Sturman, co-owner and Chairman of the Board.
Sturman Industries has supplied New ACE with Sturman’s Hydraulic Valve Actuation and intensified fuel injection systems. These proprietary technologies rely on the miniature, ultra fast, and energy efficient Sturman Digital Valves. The Digital Valves, when integrated with advanced hydraulics control systems and intelligent electronics, are an enabling technology to control the combustion process.
“Sturman technology enables higher levels of flexibility and control which facilitate alternative combustion strategies, leading to improved efficiency during the engine cycle. This flexibility and control are crucial in attaining new levels of emissions reduction. This also represents a large step toward reducing dependencies on foreign sources of oil based fuels,” comments Rick Dunagan, Sturman Industries’ Chief Executive Officer. He adds, “As emissions regulations become more stringent, technologies like Sturman’s Hydraulic Valve Actuation and advanced fuel injection will help OEMs meet continually increasing, global emissions and fuel economy requirements. Sturman’s technology enables new combustion strategies which reduce exhaust emissions, improve fuel economy and reduce the cost and complexity of exhaust after treatment.”
To learn more about Sturman technology please contact: Eric Cefus: 719-686-6068, ecefus@sturmanindustries.com