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Summer 2008 Technology Today®

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Sand core molds designed by SwRI researchers were used to cast the cylinder heads for a redesigned diesel engine. To maintain reasonable fuel efficiency SwRI engineers redesigned the engine from two valves per cylinder to four so that the base design could achieve Euro IV and Euro V emissions standards.
Diesel Redesign
A new engine for the Asian market meets emissions control regulations. 
Exploring the Galactic Frontier
The Interstellar Boundary Explorer is set to reveal fascinating new details about the region separating our solar system from interstellar space.

Setting the Standard
SwRI’s Heavy-Duty Engine Benchmarking Program provides a means to obtain comprehensive performance and design data on new diesel engines.
Underground Movement
An SwRI-developed subsurface contaminant transport software received a 2008 R&D 100 Award.

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