Industrial Chemicals Ltd (ICL), a national leader of chemical manufacturing and distribution across the UK, has signed a three-year contract for the Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) service, following extensive trials on a cross section of its truck fleet.

ECC is an innovative and patented on-demand hydrogen generator technology that cleans all combustion engines internally by removing carbon build up. Oxyhydrogen gas is piped into the air intake and the engine sucks in on demand what it needs – significantly improving fuel efficiency and reducing toxic emissions, including CO₂, CO, NOx, and N₂O.

ICL piloted the innovative technology with empirical testing at the renowned Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford. Following tangible improvements in both emissions reduction and fuel efficiency, the company trialled the system on one-third of its 90-vehicle fleet based at West Thurrock in Essex. With plans to roll out the ECC service across its nationwide sites, ICL was delighted to achieve over a 7% reduction in both emissions and fuel costs.

Steven Swaby, CFO at ICL, says: “Over the course of the contract, we expect to see measurable improvements in fuel economy and emission reductions across the fleet. It’s a practical and effective way for us to reduce our carbon footprint while ensuring our logistics remain reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible.”

Ben Kattenhorn, CEO of Engine Carbon Clean (by Advanced Hydrogen Technologies), explains: “The trial results have been very encouraging and delivered tangible improvements – even after just two cleans – but the benefits will increase further with the recommended four cleans per annum. The process continues to optimise energy efficiency, reduce maintenance downtime and extend engine life over time – the more carbon build-up is removed – and also demonstrates the impact that focused and targeted measures like ECC can have on ESG compliance and sustainability.”

This leading-edge technology is a powerful force in any decarbonisation toolkit and helping businesses meet their Net Zero targets. Steven Swaby and Ben Kattenhorn explain further in this 90 second video:

Steven Swaby comments: “At ICL we are continually looking at how we can improve our sustainability and environmental impact across our company, our operations, our trucks – and the work we have done with Engine Carbon Clean is a key step in that project. It will optimise the performance of our vehicles, the efficiency of our vehicles and ultimately reduce the emissions, which is key for us. As we said on our website, we are committed to having the greenest fleet in the UK and this goes a long way to supporting that, with practical applications today.”

Ben Kattenhorn adds: “How does Engine Carbon Clean work – it’s very simple, it’s very natural. We create hydrogen through electrolysis, on site and on demand, and we insert a pipe into the engine’s air intake. This allows the engine to draw the hydrogen in, it pulls in what it needs, and then for want of a better word it gets inside the carbon and pops it off – thus allowing the engine to breathe. And when it breathes better it’s got more power, it’s got more torque and is better for their drivers. I want to take this opportunity to thank Steven for his trust in us and a trust in the process.”

ECC cleans all the engine, all the way to the DPF. No chemicals or harmful additives are used, there is no storage of compressed hydrogen involved, hydrogen isn’t forced or injected into the engine, plus there is no super heating of the engine to burn off the carbon.

As a modular system, it cleans any internal combustion engine – from a small generator to family car, LGVs & HGVs, a commercial boiler, heavy plant equipment, a locomotive or even a ship’s engine – just by increasing the number of electrolysers. As all combustible fuels create carbon, it works on any engine – diesel and petrol, HVO, CNG, LNG and other biofuels.

ECC tracks CO₂ levels with an ISO calibrated emissions tester and records from baseline and at post fourth clean, which also indicates the vehicles fuel reduction at idle. As CO₂ and fuel efficiency are linked, a measurable reduction in emissions and a decrease in fuel consumption will always follow.

For further  information on ECC contact Head of Data and Business Development Daniel Sturgeon: [email protected]

Visit the company websites at: https://www.icgl.co.uk/about-us/sustainability/ and https://enginecarbonclean.com/road-logistics/

 

Pictured:  Steven Swaby (brown shoes) and Ben Kattenhorn