Heavy Duty Dual Fuel Demonstrator Engine Achieving Future EU Emissions Compliance with 23% Carbon Reduction
Lead Participant:
EUROPEAN THERMODYNAMICS LIMITED
Abstract
The aim is to develop new Heavy Duty Dual-Fuel (DF) combustion and after-treatment technologies to achieve
future European emissions compliance with reduced carbon footprint at acceptable cost. The main deliverable
will be a demonstration of 23% source-to-wheel carbon reduction relative to current diesel truck operation.
The technical approach will involve the development and application of novel and innovative technology in
three key areas: 1. Dual-Fuel Combustion Systems: New Premixed Micropilot Combustion (PMPC) systems
and optimised engine component geometry will be developed to achieve significantly reduced methane
emissions 2. Exhaust Aftertreatment: Innovative exhaust aftertreatment will be developed to enable the low-
temperature oxidation of methane for compliance with future legislative testing procedures. 3. Integration of
Control Systems: Innovative development of the Engine Management System (EMS) will be undertaken to
ensure future emissions compliance with novel gas quality sensing capability.
future European emissions compliance with reduced carbon footprint at acceptable cost. The main deliverable
will be a demonstration of 23% source-to-wheel carbon reduction relative to current diesel truck operation.
The technical approach will involve the development and application of novel and innovative technology in
three key areas: 1. Dual-Fuel Combustion Systems: New Premixed Micropilot Combustion (PMPC) systems
and optimised engine component geometry will be developed to achieve significantly reduced methane
emissions 2. Exhaust Aftertreatment: Innovative exhaust aftertreatment will be developed to enable the low-
temperature oxidation of methane for compliance with future legislative testing procedures. 3. Integration of
Control Systems: Innovative development of the Engine Management System (EMS) will be undertaken to
ensure future emissions compliance with novel gas quality sensing capability.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN THERMODYNAMICS LIMITED | £1,212,832 | £ 841,827 |
Participant |
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| G-VOLUTION LTD | £177,757 | £ 88,879 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | ||
| BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON | ||
| SHELL CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | £606,044 | £ 303,022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | £526,739 | £ 526,739 |
| BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON | £310,461 | £ 310,461 |
| MAHLE POWERTRAIN LIMITED | £137,562 | £ 68,781 |
| INNOVATE UK |
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ORCID iD |
| Kevin Simpson (Project Manager) |