Research & Development projects
Heat Recovery
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Develop heat recovery system for intensive poultry production buildings utilising Thermal wheel technology & dust suppression.
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Assess and contrast with alternative heat recovery methods.
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CFD modelling, prototype construction
Waste to Energy - Coir pellet
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Commercial Horticulture - Manufacture 6mm pellet from spent coir matting .
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Carry out large scale combustion trials to assess materials handling, energy, emissions and compliance.
Pyrolysis & Biochar
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Variety of waste products run through pyrolysis process to assess viability and biochar credentials.
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Innovate UK Engineering Partner for Pyrolysis of Onion Waste project .
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Small scale trial to analyse input material & biochar output, leading to large scale trials and small scale plant trials.
CHP
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Development & assessment with manufactures ORC, hot gas ORC, steam piston pump generation
Waste to Energy - Straw pellet
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Cereal straw & miscanthus pellet production trials.
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Followed by combustion trials, emissions tests to ensure air quality compliance & economic viability assessment
Low Energy Air Movement
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Air Handling units - Working with fan manufacturers to achieve low running cost variable speed solutions for harsh environments.
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Air flow CFD simulation and physical on site smoke testing /air speed confirmation.