Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VNT)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Turbocharger
gptkbp:advantage Complexity
Cost
Lower emissions
Better fuel efficiency
Improved low-end torque
Potential reliability issues
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT)
Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)
gptkbp:application Commercial vehicles
Performance vehicles
Passenger cars
gptkbp:component gptkb:Actuator
Adjustable vanes
Turbine housing
gptkbp:controlledBy Engine Control Unit (ECU)
gptkbp:enables Boost at low RPM
High power at high RPM
gptkbp:firstAutomotiveUse Fiat Croma 2.0 TD (1988)
gptkbp:function Improves engine efficiency
Provides variable boost pressure
Reduces turbo lag
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VNT)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1980s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Garrett_AiResearch
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:BorgWarner
gptkb:IHI_Corporation
gptkb:Mitsubishi_Heavy_Industries
gptkb:Garrett_Motion
gptkbp:operates Altering vane angle
gptkbp:regulates Exhaust gas flow
Turbine speed
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Fiat
gptkb:Mercedes-Benz
gptkb:Porsche
gptkb:Nissan
gptkb:Chevrolet
gptkb:Hyundai
gptkb:Toyota
gptkb:Audi
gptkb:BMW
gptkb:Chrysler
gptkb:Ford
gptkb:Kia
gptkb:Mazda
gptkb:Peugeot
gptkb:Renault
gptkb:Subaru
gptkb:Volkswagen
gptkbp:usedIn Automobiles
Diesel Engines
Gasoline Engines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Garrett_turbochargers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7