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