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DeCarice- Hydrogen Retrofit Technology
Displacing diesel through retrofit
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Challenge
• heavy industrial operations rely on the power density and durability of diesel machines; however, they have also been given an imperative to reduce their carbon footprint.
• existing clean power technologies can be disruptive to core value creation due to factors such as uptime capability, access to power, and lifecycle cost.
Solution
DeCarice adapts diesel machines to run as hydrogen hybrids. The machine’ s engine is retrofitted with a UNSW-developed second injection system, which allows it to run on 95 % hydrogen gas, creating a carbon benefit of up to 93 % without compromising performance or durability.
The process involves minimal overheads and retains diesel-only capability. This flexibility uniquely connects the decarbonisation efforts of heavy industrial businesses with their operational realities.
Target customers / end-users
Industrial businesses operating large fleets of heavy duty, complex diesel machines, with substantial decarbonisation commitments and clear barriers to electrification.
Progress
• technology implemented in three distinct research engines at UNSW Engine Research Laboratory and emissions outcomes published in peerreviewed journals
• AU $ 1.29 million raised in pre-seed SAFEs from venture capital
• four pilot projects in pipeline, domestic and international
Spinout
Validated( real-world setting)
TRL 5
Multidisciplinary team
Climate & Clean Energy
World-class Australian technology with significant domestic and international market interest, a strong investor base, and a star team with broad engine research and industry experience.
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