Developed at Durham Energy Institute.
Our Free Piston Combined Heat and Power Technology can be used for a number of applications including shore-to-ship power and micro-grids.
Combined Heat & Power or Co-Generation technology uses energy from fuel in the most efficient and effective way to produce electrical power and useful heat.
A CHP system is more efficient than traditional systems for generating and distributing electricity because it captures and harnesses the waste heat from fuel combustion.
It has the potential of transition from low-carbon to zero-carbon fuels (i.e. bioethanol and hydrogen).
The system can operate either in 2 or 4 stroke mode, switch between liquid and gaseous fuels – even during operation. Dynamic fuel switching & computure controlled combustion.
30% higher electrical efficiency than existing reciprocating IC engine generators and similar electrical efficiency as existing PEM fuel cells.
60% smaller and 25% lighter than a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) generator, providing similar advantages over fuel cell technology. Modular design to match power needs. Containerised solution for easy deployment.
Registered Office
Salvus House
Ackley Heads
Durham DH1 5TS
Newcastle Office
The Spire
Pilgrim St
Newcastle NE1
Our Team
Founder
Professor of Energy Systems Durham University
Managing Director & Co-Founder
PhD in Engineering Control Theory