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News Release from: GSPK Design | Subject: Manufacturing services
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 17 August 2006
Controller design helps make HGVs
greener
GSPK Design has successfully designed, developed and is now manufacturing an electronic control unit that is used within the HGV market to help reduce the costs associated with fuel consumption.
GSPK Design has successfully designed, developed and is now manufacturing an electronic control unit (ECU) that is used within the HGV market to help reduce the costs associated with fuel consumption As the cost of diesel continues to rise, the impact fuel consumption has on profit margins is becoming an even more important issue
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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GSPK Design was approached by sister company GSPK Multifuel Technology, a dedicated dual-fuel system manufacturer, to assist in the electronic development of the ECU.
The ECU works to identify the correct ratio of LPG diesel in order to maximise the flow of LPG, without detriment to the engine performance, and is able to monitor engine parameters, including; engine speed, turbo boost pressure, engine temperature, safety systems and engine knock detection, and then calculates the optimum gas flow using digital signal processor technology and 3D mapping.
The complete system includes an ECU, wiring harness and control valves which can be successfully retrofitted to a wide range of commercial vehicles.
Furthermore, GSPK Design engineers have developed a suite of software to assist the installation process and optimise the gas flow.
This incorporates a GPS interface to accurately track the vehicle speed and location during test runs.
David Abbott, Managing Director of Multifuel Technology said: "GSPK Design have delivered top quality hardware and firmware and have added a lot of value during the specification process and as a consequence, have delivered exactly what I needed to launch this product successfully".
"Latest independent tests have revealed a clear 14.5% fuel cost saving following a series of tests to stimulate speed and load conditions typically experienced by an HGV travelling mainly on A roads and motorways".
Steven Henderson, Technical Sales Director of GSPK Design said: "The launch of the ECU has been incredibly successful and we are delighted that we have been able to play a part in this success".
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