Zero emissions liquid air engine undergoes tests at new R&D facility

UK liquid-nitrogen engine pioneer Dearman has begun full testing of its zero-emission engine technology at its new liquid air R&D facility.

Claimed to be the first dedicated liquid air engine facility of its kind, the Dearman Technology Centre, located near Croydon, houses a range of custom-built test cells, in which the firm’s technologies will undergo extended durability testing and new applications will be developed.

The firm’s technology is based on a new kind of engine, developed by founder Peter Dearman, which runs on liquid nitrogen

According to the company, the Centre will become a hub of liquid air engine design, engineering, test and development.

When fully operational it will enable the testing of four engines simultaneously, along with full system testing, supported by low-volume manufacturing and build capabilities.

Commenting on the new facility, Dearman’s Deputy Chief Executive, Michael Ayres, said:  “Having a bespoke facility means that we can accelerate our rate of development and testing, enabling us to bring zero-emission cold and power technologies to market even quicker.