| Main Title |
An evaluation of the Morse constant speed accessory drive. |
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Technology Assessment and Evaluation Branch. |
| Publisher |
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution Control, Emission Control Technology Division, Technology Assessment and Evaluation Branch, |
| Year Published |
1976 |
| Report Number |
EPA-AA-TAEB 76-20 |
| Stock Number |
PB80-159601 |
| OCLC Number |
748842767 |
| Subjects |
Automobiles--Fuel consumption--Measurement ;
Automobiles--United States--Fuel consumption
|
| Additional Subjects |
Automobiles ;
Fuel consumption ;
Coolant pumps ;
Variable speed drives ;
Accessories ;
Air conditioners ;
Head lamps ;
Exhaust emissions ;
Performance tests ;
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA AA-TAEB-76-20 |
|
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
03/12/2024 |
| ELCD |
EPA AA-TAEB-76-20 |
|
NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
09/07/2011 |
DISPERSAL |
| NTIS |
PB80-159601 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
15 pages ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
The EPA receives information about devices for which emission reduction or fuel economy improvement claims are made. In most cases, these devices are being recommended or promoted for retrofit to existing vehicles although some represent advanced systems for meeting future standards. The EPA is interested in evaluating the validity of the claims and invites proponents of such devices to provide to the EPA complete technical data on the device's principle of operation, together with test data on the device made by independent laboratories. The conclusions drawn from the EPA confirmatory tests are necessarily of limited applicability. Morse Chain has developed a variable-ratio drive to replace the fixed-ratio waterpump drive conventionally used on automobiles. Information and data supplied to the EPA by Morse indicated that the Morse variable-ratio drive had potential for fuel economy improvement when compared to conventional fixed-ratio drives. The fuel economy improvement is due to reducing the horsepower used to drive the water pump, and hence the engine-powered accessories. To attempt to quantify this potential fuel economy improvement an evaluation of the Morse drive was scheduled. |
| Notes |
"EPA-AA-TAEB 76-20." Cover title. "June 1976." |
