Reciprocating Engine Research

GTI is carrying out several projects on reciprocating engines, which are the prime mover of choice for applications in the distributed energy market, as well as for compressors used in natural gas transmission. The goal of GTI’s R&D work is to increase efficiency of natural gas reciprocating engines while lowering emissions.

• Thermochemical Recuperation (TCR) for Engines
• Interactions of Lubricant Additives on Catalysts for Natural Gas Engines
• Recuperative Reformer for High Efficiency and Ultra-Low Emissions Distributed Generation with Reciprocating Engines
• Evaluation of Technical Feasibility of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine Fueled with Hydrogen, Natural Gas, and DME
• Demonstration of a Real-Time Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) System for Stationary Reciprocating Engines
• Technical and Economic Feasibility of Thermochemical Recuperation for Compressor Engines