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A catalytic reactor which takes a portion of incoming fuel and creates a highly combustible mixture before injection into the engine reducing emissions and improving performance.
About
Precision Combustion, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets catalytic components, sorbent modules, and systems for clean and efficient power generation, combustion, emissions control, and chemical manufacturing applications. A small, privately held business located in North Haven, CT USA, we aspire to develop and commercialize world leading catalytic combustion, catalytic reaction, and sorbent technologies to enable mankind to improve its way of life while reducing and eliminating atmospheric pollutants. To accomplish this, we apply our core competencies in the fields of catalytic reaction, sorption materials and processes, and combustion including reactor design, catalyst formulation, sorbent formulation, coating processes, reactor assembly, and performance testing.
Key Benefits
A 5 – 10 % net improvement in fuel economy (observed in testing) would imply savings of:
» 7 – 14 billion gallons of gasoline per year in the US
» 0.8 – 1.7 Quads of energy per year in the US
» Savings of $18 – 36 billion for the consumer per year
» Lower brake-specific NOx up to 50% reduction
» Lower brake-specific HC up to 50% reduction
» Lower brake-specific CO up to 40% reduction
Applications
The targeted applications for this ultra-compact hydrogen generator are for automotive engines used in existing and new vehicles, and off-road vehicles. The technology also improves operation of internal combustion engine power generators and adds multi-fuel capability. The technology offers a significant potential impact in addressing energy efficiency and environmental emissions.