Feasibility of Novel Industrial Air Compressor

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Lontra is developing a highly innovative, energy efficient compressor. The technologyreduces energy consumption by over 20%. The company has focused on three initial markets:waste water aeration, low pressure (sub 3 bar) compressors and automotive superchargers.Lontra has projects underway in these markets, with engagement by customers and end usersand prototypes demonstrating the efficiency (with TSB support on supercharger projects).Lontra would like to investigate the next priority markets, with a push into mainstreamindustrial air markets. In this market, typical pressure ranges are from 7-10 bar. This is themain market, with compressors found in all manufacturing facilities. 10% of industrialelectricity is converted to air - this is a major energy saving opportunity. However, it is alarge, diverse and complex market, with many drivers and players. To be successful, Lontraneeds to focus on one or two niches where there is strong demand, a distinct problem to solveand identifiable end users, to enter the market.The proposed project is therefore not technical - it is to identify the next commercial step forthe company, to reduce risks and maximise the chance of success. The team will research themarket needs and competitor offerings, attend conferences and meetings, and commission asmall amount of external research. Once intelligence is reviewed, the team will bring togethera commercial and technical plan for entering the market. We know the market demand isthere overall - we need to understand exactly what niche, pressure rating, flow rating etc ismost accessible.