Research and Design at Guascor
The Guascor
Group, within its commitment to continuous improvement and the
implementation of new technologies, has created its own research
and investigation center: Guascor I+D.
In operation since September 1996 and located in the Technological
Park of Alava, Guascor I+D is the engineering headquarters
for the Guascor Group as well as the test center for alternative
engines and cogeneration sets.
Guascor I+D has 22 engine test benches equipped with hydraulic
brakes, gearboxes for 1,800rpm, alternators, resistance cells,
and electronics’ lab among other capabilities. This
center studies and analyzes the combustion processes and emissions
on gas and diesel engines. Guascor I+D performs endurance
tests; determines maintenance periods and procedures; and
most importantly evaluates engine behavior, analyzing the
behavior of its components and adequacy of lubrication oils.
One of the most relevant pieces of equipment present at Guascor
I+D is a gas chromatograph. This accurately continually measures
the richness of the gas mixes that are being fueled to the
different gensets, in this way we can obtain these mixtures’
performance index for Guascor engines.
Computer simulation
At the test center the engines are subjected to rigorous
computer simulated analysis. The generated data is used
to optimize engine design which allows Guascor to achieve
a longer working life and a more efficient operation.
Integrated design management
Guascor I+D has implemented a new integrated design management
methodology. This methodology is based on one of the most
advanced CAD tools and stress analysis for finite elements
and from its database it manages more than 4,000 tri-dimensional
engine components.
Nowadays, the Guascor Group’s research and development
center for gas and diesel engines is considered to be one
of the most advanced in the world.
