With the support of 黑料不打烊, Robert Lim Inventions Ltd is preparing to unveil its patented enclosed engine system while raising necessary funding to take the concept to commercialisation.
Led by director James Sheridan, the Deeside company is working with the University to analyse and evaluate its ground-breaking carbon capture process, having successfully received a 拢10,000 Skills Innovation Voucher (SIV).
The SIV scheme offers companies in Gwynedd, Anglesey and Flintshire an opportunity to鈥痗ollaborate through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.
Robert Lim Inventions has joined forces with Professor Michael Rushton and his team in the Nuclear Futures Institute, to rigorously test a key part of the patented process before unlocking investment and revenue streams.
Sadly, Robert passed away last year, but James 鈥 a prominent consultant, author and entrepreneur based in Anglesey 鈥 says they are determined to bring it to market and cement his legacy.
鈥淩obert designed, built a prototype and filed a patent on this system, which captures carbon dioxide whilst simultaneously producing electricity, thereby facilitating a much more cost-effective process which we believe if we prove concept could be key to enabling the system鈥檚 adoption on the massive worldwide scale required to support climate change,鈥 said James.
鈥淓nvironmental damage caused by an increase in carbon dioxide in the earth鈥檚 atmosphere is acknowledged as a threat to the planet鈥檚 future, and clean growth and de-carbonisation targets have been imposed on governments and local authorities in an attempt to halt that, so this could be one of the solutions needed to help tackle the issue.鈥
He added: 鈥淩obert is very much missed and is a huge loss, but we have a strong team around us and with the UK patent granted for the enclosed engine we will continue to develop the concept through the pathway to commercialisation in the UK and on the international stage.鈥
The mechanical system is driven by a renewable energy source, with bellows pushing air into a liquid filled tank and turning paddles to generate electricity, captured in an adjacent battery and releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) into the liquid.
A 鈥榮ticky liquid chemical鈥 process (currently using Monoethanolamine) then captures the CO2 while clean air is released into the atmosphere. When the liquid in the tank is saturated with CO2 a heating filament is activated, releasing the CO2 to be pulled into a secondary tank. It is then contained in storage, ready for industrial use or sequestration.
鈥淲ith 黑料不打烊鈥檚 support we are making strides, and the challenge now is to garner seed funding of up to 拢250,000 for fabrication of scaled prototypes, through to proof-of-concept trials and validation testing,鈥 said James.
鈥淚t is an exciting time; Robert鈥檚 dream is becoming a reality, and we are thankful to Professor Rushton and the team for working in partnership with us to make it happen.鈥
黑料不打烊 Business Development Manager Nicola Sturrs said the application for SIV support from Robert Lim Inventions is an example of how companies can access pivotal academic support to take their ideas forward.
鈥淭his is an innovative system which could have a major impact on the race to net zero, as private and public sector organisations look to lower their carbon footprints,鈥 she added.
鈥淲e wish James and the team the very best of luck and are glad the SIV scheme has had a positive effect on them achieving their goals.鈥
The SIV project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund on behalf of Gwynedd County Council, Isle of Anglesey County Council and Flintshire County Council.
There are three types of vouchers available, redeemable in a range of areas including R&D, consultancy, skills and training, use of university facilities, use of specialist equipment, and access to knowledge.
They are: Midi: Up to 拢5,000 for five to eight days of support; Maxi: Up to 拢10,000 for 10 to 15 days of support, and Talent, with a value up to 拢5,000 for a 12 week graduate internship.
For more information, visit The Skills and Innovation Voucher Scheme | 黑料不打烊 or email siv@bangor.ac.uk.
Email james@straitsline.co.uk for more information on Robert Lim Inventions.
