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Reference Number EP/R041970/2
Title A Zero-Emission Closed-loop linear-Joule CYcle (ZECCY) engine generator
Status Completed
Energy Categories Energy Efficiency(Transport) 25%;
Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electric power conversion) 75%;
Research Types Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator Professor A P Roskilly
Sir Joseph Swan Institute
Newcastle University
Award Type Standard
Funding Source EPSRC
Start Date 01 October 2019
End Date 28 February 2023
Duration 41 months
Total Grant Value £630,524
Industrial Sectors Mechanical engineering
Region North East
Programme NC : Engineering
 
Investigators Principal Investigator Professor A P Roskilly , Sir Joseph Swan Institute, Newcastle University
  Other Investigator Dr K Atallah , Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Sheffield
Dr D Wu , Sch of Engineering, Newcastle University
Mr Y Wang , Sir Joseph Swan Institute, Newcastle University
Dr AJ Smallbone , Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Newcastle University
  Industrial Collaborator Project Contact , Reece Innovation
Project Contact , Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd
Project Contact , SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre Ltd
Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks
Project Contact , Cenex
Project Contact , World Bank
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Objectives
Abstract Over thirty six months, this project aims to demonstrate the potential of a highly disruptive zero emission, high efficiency electricity generator concept for use in transport and power generation applications. A Zero-Emission Closed-loop linear-Joule CYcle (ZECCY) engine generator which yields only liquid water as an emission (i.e. no particulates, or gas phase emissions). As such, it is analogous with hydrogen-fuel cell technology but more lightweight, potentially more efficient and based on a well-established UK manufacturing base.This project will demonstrate the true potential of this technology for vehicle applications by:a. Completing the manufacture, assembly and commissioning of a concept demonstrator through the development of an existing test platformb. Gather the evidence required to advance the project successfully by conducting a robust testing programme underpinned by rigorous simulation and performance improvement.c. Establish the future case of ZECCY generator technology through the development of a technical and commercial roadmap to deployment.
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