Originally developed by Team corporation for Stanford University two decades ago, the valve actuators are used by engine manufacturers to study variable valve timing and valve lift profiles. Mounted on live firing engines, the valve actuators let design engineers and scientists study the effect of various cam profiles and to investigate variable valve timing. This has proven useful in studies of fuel economy and enhanced engine performance. Each valve is controlled by an individual Team actuator taking the place of the camshaft and rocker arm. Team's Engine Valve Simulator permits full control of exhaust and intake valve lift and dwell on operating automotive engines.
