1905Alfred Büchi patents turbocharging technology
1924World’s �rst heavy duty turbocharger for enhanced engine ef�ciency
1926The Preussen and Hansestadt Danzig are �rst ships powered by turbocharged engines
1927Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works (SLM) receives its �rst supercharged engines
1932First standardized range of turbochargers marks the beginning of broad industrialization
1952A new era of ship propulsion − “Dorthe Maersk” the �rst ship powered by a turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine sets sail1960s
Smaller, lighter RR turbochargers for modern diesel engines set new standards in ef�ciency and pressure ratio
Late 1970s–1980s1980s
VTR 4A and VTC take turbocharging to a new level of ef�ciencies to become the standard choice
1998The Catalonia equipped with an engine running
on ABB turbochargers breaks the record for the fastest surface transatlantic crossing
TPL-B is launched to meet worldwide demand for large ocean-going vessels
2004TPL91-B is delivered for world’s most powerful electronically controlled engine
2004TPL-C and TPS-F are launched to tackle high output and low emission demands
2010Innovative Valve Control Management (VCM) cuts emissions and fuel consumption
2013A200-L achieves an unprecedented 30% increase in volume �ow
2014Power2 specially designed for 2-stage turbocharging breaks single stage limitations
The futureLeading turbocharging innovation for
a greener, more sustainable future
ABB TurbochargingPionieering turbocharging innovations
1999
VTR 4 launches to tackle high oil prices and market demand for more turbocharging power