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Unique retrofit fits to exhaust manifold & generates secondary fuels from WASTE EXHAUST GASES, does NOT require electronics, computers, precious metals or additives to operate
About
Our unique engine retrofit technology is a Catalytic Fuel Reformer & Emissions Reducer system (CFR-ER) specifically designed to improve the efficiency of internal combustion engines (ICEs). It is compatible with internal combustion engines running on Diesel, Petrol, LPG and CNG fuels.
Some of the many benefits of a CFR-ER System are a much cleaner engine, much lower emissions and much lower fuel consumption. Lower fuel consumption equals lower CO2 and noxious emissions across the board and it provides a payback on investment over a short period of time (depending on annual mileage).
The CFR-ER system is completely self contained in its operation and does not require the use of electronics, computer systems, additives, of any kind, or precious metals.
A CFR-ER system is fitted to the exhaust manifold of an engine initiating very complex changes in combustion generating ‘secondary fuels’ from waste exhaust gases. These secondary fuels are then utilised by the engine in the form of increased power output, resulting in a more efficient and much cleaner engine with a reduction in noxious emissions going into the exhaust. A much cleaner engine means less carbon build up, less wear and the potential to extend the period between engine servicing. A trained technician should be able to fit a system in one to two hours and depending on engine configurations most installations require just one system to be fitted.
The current CFR-ER system is at a TRL 5 level of development and has the potential for further performance improvements, particularly where the primary fuel input of an engine could be reduced to take advantage of the increased power output. The benefits resulting from reducing the primary fuel input has yet to be demonstrated, however the Directors are confident this process will deliver very positive changes and this challenge set by CCEP provides an ideal opportunity to move forward with this development work. Reduced primary fuel input should provide even greater reductions in emissions and fuel consumption.
The current system has undergone rigorous long term tests to establish longevity in use over thousands of hours/miles and except for the regular replacement of the systems valve head, usually coinciding with engine service intervals, there is minimal maintenance required.
Recent tests on Diesel powered canal boat engines demonstrated a reduction in smoke emissions of 49% and a reduction in fuel consumption of 21%, this was achieved without reducing primary fuel input.
Due to the nature and stage of development of the CFR-ER system this will necessitate an NDA being required, the patent already granted is for an older prototype which has since been improved upon.
Key Benefits
The Directors initial aim is to establish the CFR-ER technology, in key global sectors, before moving into more mainstream markets. The initial key sectors are the Heavy Duty Vehicle sectors - Agri-Sector, Public Transport (Buses & Coaches), Heavy Duty Transport, Defence, generators and construction, these are areas where adoption of EV technology and other alternative power trains is proving very difficult and expensive to achieve, particularly in developing countries. Adoption of EV technologies is meeting considerable resistance from consumers, resulting in governments adjusting Net Zero targets. The CFR-ER technology offers an interim and cost effective option on the pathway to achieving Net Zero over the next 20 to 25 years or so, enabling organisations and companies to make a much earlier impact in reducing CO2 and noxious emissions in their strategic aims. A CFR-ER system is very cost effective when considering other alternatives such as full engine replacement or SCR retrofit etc, where savings in fuel consumption may not be as beneficial. The effectiveness of a CFR-ER system offers not just serious savings in fuel and lower emissions it also delivers a much cleaner engine, helping to reduce wear by reducing, over a short period of time, carbon buildup.
Applications
Our technology has applications in many ICE sector across the globe, both in developed and developing countries. There are approximately 1.25 billion ICE vehicles worldwide. Typical sectors include - Passenger Transport, LDV & HDV, Buses, Agri-Sector, Generators, Construction, Inland Waterways Transport (Canal & Narrow Boats), Marine Transport (small boats), Aviation (light aircraft). Two and Three Wheelers. The CFR-ER has been proven to work on older design engines and could easily be adopted in Developing Countries where a huge number of engines are still operating without any exhaust after treatment technology fitted. There are currently hundreds of millions of engines, in developed and developing countries that could benefit from being fitted with a CFR-ER system not only to reduce levels of emissions but also savings in fuel providing a much needed income stream (in savings) to individuals and companies particularly in the developing world. To the best of our knowledge there is no other technology available that can provide the same range of benefits a CFR-ER system can. For example there are currently over 6 million tractors in use in India, all without any exhaust after treatment and savings in fuel would greatly assist in supplementing a farmers much needed income not to mention the added benefits of improved air quality. The basic operation of the internal combustion engine has remained the same for well over 100 years. As the CFR-ER system is designed to operate on the products of combustion the Directors believe the CFR-ER system has the potential to improve the performance of older less compliant vehicles. To take matters further there is also the potential for the CFR-ER system principles to be incorporated into the design of new ICEs, once the concept behind the operation of the CFR-ER system is accepted by OEMs.