Abstract: A method and system for identifying sensors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a list of sensors that are differentiated by function and/or location, and detecting a plurality of sensors in a vehicle environment, where at least some of the sensors are identical. The method also includes receiving information from each of the plurality of sensors, and identifying each of a plurality of identical sensors as corresponding to a respective sensor in the list of sensors. The identification may be based on one or more of: a proximity of each sensor relative to at least one wireless receiver; at least one characteristic of information received from the sensors, that is caused by an actively induced change in the vehicle environment; and at least one characteristic of information received from the sensors, that is caused by a passive change in the vehicle environment.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying sensors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a list of sensors that are differentiated by function and/or location, and detecting a plurality of sensors in a vehicle environment, where at least some of the sensors are identical. The method also includes receiving information from each of the plurality of sensors, and identifying each of a plurality of identical sensors as corresponding to a respective sensor in the list of sensors. The identification may be based on one or more of: a proximity of each sensor relative to at least one wireless receiver; at least one characteristic of information received from the sensors, that is caused by an actively induced change in the vehicle environment; and at least one characteristic of information received from the sensors, that is caused by a passive change in the vehicle environment.

Abstract: A turbomachine such as a turbocharger comprises a housing 3 defining a bearing cavity and a turbine wheel 4 mounted to a shaft 8 for rotation about an axis. A housing wall 3a is disposed between the bearing cavity and the turbine wheel 4, the shaft 8 extending into the bearing cavity through a shaft passage 20 provided in the housing wall 3a. The housing wall 3a comprises a first portion defining an air gap with the turbine wheel 4 and a second annular portion 3b defining the opening to the shaft passage 20 and which is axially spaced from said turbine wheel 4 by a minimum distance D. The housing wall 3a further comprises at least one third portion 32, such as an annular rib, radially spaced from the first portion 3a. The third portion is configured to bear load from a turbine wheel rotating off axis in a failure condition.