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Main areas of involvement in the low carbon transport agenda

Prime mover design & analysis. Simulation, design & development of thermo-fluid systems. Turbo-machinery system modelling. Heat exchanger design & analysis. Heat recovery cycles (Stirling, vapour, Brayton). Air-cycle refrigeration concepts

Current or future activities / projects / initiatives in which WDL Ltd is involved in to encourage low carbon transport.

Exhaust heat & energy recovery based on closed-cycle power generation. Turbo-compounding & power generation. Advanced engine cooling & warm-up systems for improved fuel economy. DTI Technology Programme funding for turbo-expansion system R & D. Turbo-expansion applied to engine downsizing.