Example projects and capabilities include:
Engines
- Conversion of large 320mm bore diesel engine to spark ignited gas operation
- Conceptual design of 320mm bore diesel engine family for marine application
- Marine hybrid systems evaluation to enhance ship efficiency
- Design of a low particulate matter combustion chamber for a 200mm bore diesel engine
- Design of SCR aftertreatment systems for marine application.
Driveline & Transmissions:
- Large transmission design review including gear, shaft and bearing analysis, structural optimization of internal components and casings, and lubrication system review
- Investigation of bearing failures in large transmissions
- Novel condition monitoring system for bearings and lubrication systems
- Large stern drive transmission development
- Outboard motor transmission development
Intelligent Transport Systems:
- Design and development of unique, semi-autonomous aircraft tug
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- Co-Driver project collating off-vehicle hazard warning data and presenting to the operator
- FacITS project defining an ITS classification and analysis scheme to reduce vulnerabilities of ITS systems