The Pulse-R gas engine, which was national winner of the 2014 Shell Springboard low-carbon innovation award, is one of just 10 projects selected for the first TDAP initiative.
The pilot project, funded by BIS and administered by the Productiv Group, has selected low carbon power-train technologies developed by UK SMEs that are seen as having considerable global commercial potential. TDAP will assist the technology developers with expertise and financial support in all aspects of the process to move the technology from a proof of concept design to a commercial proposition ready for engagement with global original equipment manufacturers.
The Pulse-R engine is a novel four stroke, low emissions piston engine that is initially being developed for small capacity gas and bio-gas fuelled applications. Its unique architecture gives considerable efficiency and cost advantages over current small gas engines that tend to be converted from petrol or diesel units. Identified market applications for the technology include hybrid range extenders, commercial vehicle APU’s, bio-gas generators, mowers, scooters and even light aircraft.
Throughout its test progamme the Oaktec Pulse-R prototype has delivered consistent and reliable best in class power, emissions and fuel efficiency when benchmarked against global market leading small engines, with a typical efficiency gain of over 25%.