DELPHI Luxembourg & Europe

October 19th 2009

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

CTCL Luxembourg
History
1983
1989

Technical Center established

Expansion Project Approved
Delphi Thermal Europe Headquarter established

1993

ISO-9000 Certification

1995

QS-9000 Certification

1997

TS 16949 Certification

2001

ISO-14001 Certification

2002

Delphi Powertrain Headquarters established

2006

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

CTC Luxembourg
Employment & Qualification
Breakdown: employees by division (Total workforce):

Powertrain Systems :
413
Thermal Systems :
198
Electronics & Safety :
47
Corporation :
41
TOTAL EMPLOYEES : 699

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

CTC Luxembourg

Employees Nationalities
23 Nationalities

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

CTC Luxembourg
Technical Facilities
Engine

Performance / Durability and Exhaust dynamometers:

Engine components testing:

3 dyno cells for durability

4 dyno cells for performance testing

Rapid ageing exhaust testing:

Vehicle

4 dyno cells for diesel,

3 dyno cells for gasoline

Emissions Laboratory

3 chassis dynamometers for gasoline and diesel

exhaust emissions testing.

Garages

& Test track

with pass-by noise facility

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

CTC Luxembourg
Noise and Vibration

Vehicle Semi-Anechoic Chamber (V.S.A.C.)

Size

L= 8.1m, W=6.1m, H=3.7m

Frequency Range

100 Hz to 10,000 Hz (cut-off frequency 100 Hz)

Background Noise

25 dB(A)

Ambient Temperature Control

from 16C to 26C

Acquisition Devices

Lms Test Lab 20ch, data acquisition & analysis software

Artemis & Octobox data acquisition, Artificial Head
acoustic

Component Anechoic Chamber (C.A.C.)

Measurement of noise under a free field condition over a reflective surface (DIN
45635 standard) and measure vibration performances of belt driven components
under operating conditions.
Frequency Range

125 Hz up to 10,000 Hz (cut-off frequency 125 Hz)

Background Noise

25 db(A)

Belt-driven Test Stand

0 to 20,000 rpm

Acquisition Devices

Lms Test Lab 24 ch data acquisition & analysis software

Artificial Head Acoustic

Electrical Load

up to 300 A for generator testing

External Conditioning Systems

A/C Compressor refrigerant conditioning unit

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

CTC Luxembourg
Technical Facilities

Vehicle Wind tunnels and Chambers

1 large hot and cold chamber for up to 4 vehicles, 1 small hot and cold chamber for 1 vehicle or
for components
1 vehicle climatic wind tunnel with sun simulation, 1 vehicle climatic wind tunnel with altitude
simulation

Parameters

Engine Management Systems

Thermal Management System

Temperature:
Humidity:
Maximum wind speed:
Maximum dynamometer speed:
Dynamometer power:
Solar:
Altitude:
Emissions:
Environmental soak:
Refuelling:
Data acquisition:
Nozzle size:

-30 TO +50c (0.5C)

10 to 70% ( 0.5 C wet bulb)
160km/h (1.4 m2 nozzle)
200 km/h
110 kW front and 147 kW rear (4WD)
Moveable Infra red
0 to 1500 m
As Vehicle Emissions Lab (bag and modal)
6 vehicles
In-Chamber
H-P based emissions analysis
2.3 and 1.4 m2

-30 to +55C(0.05C)
5 to 95% ( 0.10C wet bulb)
200 km/h (3.1 m2 nozzle)
200 km/h
200 kW (2WD)
Full vehicle, full spectrum
No
No
No
In-Chamber
H-P/NEFF (300 channels)
4.6 and 3.1 m2

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

CTC Luxembourg
Technical Facilities

Electromagnetic Compatibility Chamber

Thermal Testing on Components

A suite of component climatic & thermal shock chambers of
different dimensions and parameters
Various heat exchangers, HVAC and compressors
characterization benches

Engine Management System Component Laboratory

X-Ray real time machine

2 automatic diesel rail stands
Air flow stand
Knock sensor stand

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

Participation in FP7: Upfront Work

Participation in ERTRAC

(European Road Transport Research Advisory Council)

Partners:
All road transport stakeholders

Objectives:
R&D Strategic vision
Strategies and roadmaps

Working Groups:
Road Transport Safety (Delphi participation)
Energy and Environment (Delphi participation)
Urban mobility
Long distance transport

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

Participation in FP7: Upfront Work

Participation CLEPA Activities

CLEPA/EUCAR White Paper to Commission

Evaluation of PPP funding opportunities
Participation in GCI/FP7 funding opportunities

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

FP7 projects of Delphi Europe

GCI : Electric
Vehicle

Electrical / Electronic Architecture

Electrical / Electronic Distribution Systems
Electrical Centers
Connection Systems

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Powertrain Systems
Gas Engine Management Systems
Diesel Engine Management Systems
Fuel Handling & Evaporative Canisters

Electronics & Safety

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Battery Pack
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Entertainment & Communic.

Controls & Security
Safety Systems
Power Electronics

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Independent Aftermarket
Diesel Aftermarket

Adaptive components

Range extenders

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role

Thermal Systems
Thermal Automotive
Thermal New Markets

Product & Service Solutions

IE R n e r
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Efficient drive
assistance

Original Equipment Service

Medical Systems

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

Cabin heating and

cooling
Power cables and
power terminals
Efficient auxiliaries
Integrated concept for
EV safety

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

FP7 Project INGAS

CO2 emissions comparison (Opel Combo)

CNG vehicle
131 g/km

Gasoline vehicle
176 g/km

Future challenge is CH4 conversion at low exhaust gas

temperatures, specially with turbocharging and direct injection

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009

PPP Partnerships Industry Perspective

Contribution
- Real life experience
- Market knowledge
- Tools, equipment, resources, competencies

Benefits
- Competency
- Public exposure
- Technology
- Synergy 1+1 > 2
- Bridging crisis
- Risk mitigation
- 50% funded

Drawbacks
- Administrative effort
- Large forum
- Not in full control
- Confidentiality
- Timing
- 50% funded

Technology Day on RDI, Searching for Synergies to Enhance Cooperation, Prague, 19th October 2009