iFuelActive - A smart, cloud-connected, diesel fuel solution that will capture operational economies for end-users and support the transition to a low-carbon industry

iFuelActive - 一种智能、云连接的柴油解决方案，将为最终用户带来运营经济性并支持向低碳行业的转型

• 批准号: 10000364
• 金额: $ 44.51万
• 依托单位: FUEL ACTIVE LIMITED
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Collaborative R&D
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2021 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10000364
• 关键词: iFuelActive; smart; cloud; connected; diesel

Fuel contamination is endemic, a global issue and results in incremental costs from engine damage and the voiding of warranties as exhibited in Tesco's 2018 Fuelgate scandal, where one contaminated tank cost Tesco £500,000 in damages \[Evans,2018\].Fuel becomes contaminated over time and contamination is mainly a result of either water, bacteria and/or particulates settling to the bottom of the tank and then being extracted by standard fuel pipes. Fuel contamination can lead to engine damage, machine downtime and reduced productivity, particularly in sectors such as construction and agriculture. Research in the industry and from existing clients (Volvo, Komatsu) indicates that there is an unmet need for monitoring fuel within fuel tanks and the identification of contamination levels.Fuel Active Ltd. has achieved demonstrable success in the fuel solutions market through development of innovative fuel delivery and monitoring systems that ensures the cleanest fuel is delivered to engines, preventing breakdowns from contaminated fuel.Fuel Active's development to date has been twofold:* Floating fuel extraction pipe to ensure that the cleanest fuel is delivered to the engine, mitigating the risk of injector damage and engine failure* iFuelActive, a smart fuel extraction unit which uses in-tank sensors and telemetry to remotely monitor fuel quality (levels; water content; temperature; particulates) and report on any issues to equipment users.This 12-month project will further develop iFuelActive by applying machine-learning algorithms to deliver two solutions, low-cost and high-capability models, that will provide intelligent data analytics, supporting in predicting maintenance timelines and equipment life, and will highlight potential cost-saving practices for operators.Applicable to multiple sectors, project outputs will support reduced machine downtime, improved fuel efficiency and preventative maintenance, generating significant financial returns for customers.

燃料污染是一个地方性的全球性问题，导致发动机损坏和保修失效的成本增加，如Tesco 2018年的Fuelgate丑闻所示，一个受污染的油箱使Tesco损失了50万英镑[Evans，2018]。随着时间的推移，燃料会受到污染，污染主要是由于水，细菌和/或微粒沉降到罐的底部，然后由标准燃料管提取。燃油污染可能导致发动机损坏、机器停机和生产率降低，特别是在建筑和农业等行业。对行业和现有客户的研究（Volvo，Komatsu）指出，对燃料箱内燃料的监测和污染水平的识别存在未满足的需求。Fuel Active Ltd.通过开发创新的燃料输送和监测系统，确保将最清洁的燃料输送到发动机，迄今为止，Fuel Active的开发工作主要体现在两个方面：* 浮动燃油抽取管，确保最清洁的燃油被输送到发动机，降低喷油器损坏和发动机故障的风险 * iFuelActive，一种智能燃油抽取装置，使用油箱内传感器和遥测技术远程监控燃油质量（水平;含水量;温度;微粒），并向设备用户报告任何问题。这个为期12个月的项目将通过应用机器学习算法来进一步开发iFuelActive，以提供两种解决方案，即低成本和高功能模型，这将提供智能数据分析，该项目的产出将支持减少机器停机时间、提高燃油效率和预防性维护，为客户带来可观的财务回报。