HyOrc is preparing to introduce its groundbreaking multi-fuel engine technology, which can run on hydrogen, natural gas and other renewable fuels, to the US market. To this end, the company has hired logistics and technology experts to test the technology in real operations and, if successful, to accelerate its rollout to the market. ZeltechIt is launching a pilot project by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with .
How Are HyOrc and Zeltech Planning a US Pilot?
The partners set clear objectives for the first phase of the pilot project:
Multi-Fuel Power Unit:At the heart of the project is the integration of a power unit that can run on hydrogen, natural gas and other renewable fuels into a locomotive.
Pilot Assembly and Tests:The companies are jointly preparing a locomotive suitable for pilot assembly of the engine. During this process, engineers will clarify interfaces, control logic and test conditions to determine how the prototype will behave when connected to a real freight train.
Financial Support:It has been supporting low-emission transportation programs for years in order to bring forward the pilot schedule and reduce financial risk. Grant support from the State of Californiais intended to be acquired.
HyOrc technology replaces traditional hydrogen fuel cells in the engine organic Rankine cycle (ORC)is using. The company says this design is approx. 45 percent thermal efficiencyHe emphasizes that it provides fuel efficiency and can adapt to different fuel mixtures over time.
Position of HyOrc Technology in Europe
In parallel with its pilot project in the USA, HyOrc is also expanding its work in Europe by collaborating with railway industry partners in Germany and Poland.
TE109 Locomotive Modernization:Focus in Europe, widely used in many networks in the region TE109 mainline diesel locomotivemodernization.
Range and Power:Within the scope of this project, the tank fed from the liquid hydrogen tank (1200 kg capacity) 2.8 megawattsA power unit is needed. According to the company, this configuration allows approximately A range of 700 kilometerscan provide.
Economic Attractiveness:If the TE109 pilot is successful, this concept could be rolled out to a broad fleet program. The most attractive point for many operators is extending the service life of existing assets Ability to significantly reduce emissionsis the ability.
The company has also previously focused on the refurbishment of the British Class 66 locomotive, and even without subsidies this refurbishment achieved approximately a seven-year repayment periodHe had predicted. These figures provide a concrete basis for comparing multi-fuel hydrogen solutions with other decarbonization strategies.
