Ceramic heat cell

Ceramic heat cell

A ceramic heat cell, also known as Caloric Porous Structure Cell (CPSC), is a ceramic device to convert thermal enegy to mechanical work by combustion of, in principle, any fuel that can be vapourised and pre-mixed with air. The cell is designed to work without flame, which keeps emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrous oxides extremely low. Exhaust gas can be recirculated, which further reduces emissions.

A ceramic heat cell made by German firm Enginion is claimed to operate at a moderate 1200 °C, generate a maximum of 30 MW/m3, with output varying from 5% to 100% of this, responding in 5 milliseconds. Emissions are claimed to be well below 10 parts per million even without exhaust gas recirculation. A glow plug is used to start the cell.

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