Technology/Engine Interactions Sample Clauses

Technology/Engine Interactions. The applicant must describe interactions between the proposed engine(s) and the technology, to include the known or expected effects of the technology on the engine(s). Backpressure, additional parasitic loads, fuel consumption, effects on engine durability, and oil consumption are of special concern. The relationship of the technology, engine control logic, and engine operation should be addressed for the engine(s) under consideration. The applicant should defend the applicability of the technology to the applicable engine(s) by including exhaust temperature profiles, duty cycles, and other relevant performance information. The operating conditions that are favorable for the control technology should be compared with those of the engine. The opinion of the engine(s)’s manufacturers regarding compatibility of the technology with their engine should be solicited, summarized, and the correspondence included in the application. Any known or anticipated impact of the technology on engine warranty is to be identified. The relationship between technology warranty and engine warranty should be discussed.