Low carbon power sources
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to replace the diesel engine.
The optimum low carbon solution for heavy mobility is dependent on the operating cycle, the operating environment and the space constraints. Kinell guides OEMs through the decision-making process with unbiased advice.
Batteries
Integration of modular battery systems
We have close relationships with the industry’s leading battery suppliers, giving us access to a choice of performance and installation options.
We design a battery installation that matches the machine operating cycle, space constraints, charging requirements, thermal management, vibration protection and electrical safety requirements of the battery.
Hydrogen fuel cells
Kinell has successfully delivered several machine projects powered by hydrogen fuel cells. For maximum efficiency and response to transient power demands, fuel cells are used in hybrid configuration, combined with a heavy-duty battery pack.
A fuel cell system is compact and offers very low noise and vibration, has high system efficiency, and does not produce any particulate, NOx, or other pollution.
The fast refueling enables hydrogen to be used in machines where battery electric solutions struggle due to the limited availability of fast-charging infrastructure.
Kinell designs the entire system, including H₂ storage, filtration, thermal management, control system and the overall safety concept.
Hydrogen ICE systems
YHydrogen combustion engines are an an alterantive path for replacement of a diesel engine. They often require less machine redesign than fuel cells. They are robust and can accept a wider range of hydrogen gas quality. In addition they do not always require the complexity of hybridisation.
We currently use Hydrogen engines in the indHygo range of low carbon Genset with our sister company GeniWatt.
Diesel-electric Hybrid
There are some machines that operate in remote locations where there is no electrical grid or hydrogen infrastructure. Diesel Electric Hybrid is an effective way of reducing carbon footprint Kinell designs hybrid systems from 40 to 400 kW. There are multiple possible architectures and power ratios of hybrid machines and our engineering team advises on the most appropriate for the propulsion, attachment and auxiliary power requirements of your machine.
All our hybrid systems are compatible with the latest generation of HVO biofuels, further reducing the carbon footprint.
They are all fitted with NOX and particulate emissions reduction systems to the latest international Stage V or Tier 4 standards.