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EPSRC Reference:	EP/R041970/2
Title:	A Zero-Emission Closed-loop linear-Joule CYcle (ZECCY) engine generator
Principal Investigator:	Roskilly, Professor AP
Other Investigators:	Smallbone, Dr AJ Atallah, Professor K Wu, Dr D Wang, Dr Y
Researcher Co-Investigators:	Dr B Jia
Project Partners:	Cenex Nissan Northern Gas Networks Reece Innovation SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre Ltd
Department:	Engineering
Organisation:	Durham, University of
Scheme:	Standard Research
Starts:	01 October 2019	Ends:	28 February 2022	Value (£):	630,524
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Combustion Design & Testing Technology Electric Motor & Drive Systems
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Energy Transport Systems and Vehicles
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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 platform b. 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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