Dolphin N2
- Innovate project “StepCo2″consortium of UK manufacturers and universities was formed in 2017 and led by Ricardo PLC to develop the split cycle technology and to produce a demonstration engine.
- Dolphin-N2 was created internally in Ricardo as a separate group
- Dolphin N2 is purchased by FPT Industrial in December 2019 and takes the lead in StepCo2 project.
- Dolphin N2 develops the technology for first scale demonstration in 2020, and forms a further APC grant funded consortium to showcase hydrogen capability.
Technology
- Dolphin is developing three variants of split cycle technology:
- CryoPower; which includes liquid Nitrogen injection in the compressor
- Wet ThermoPower; which includes Water injection in the compressor
- Dry ThermoPower; which uses dry compression
- Dry ThermoPower will be the first technology to be introduced for road transport and power generation.
Status
- November 2020: first full scale demonstration
- August 2020: Awarded APC ARMD grant
- December 2019: acquired by FPT Industrial
- January 2018: Proof of concept for combustion system using single cylinder engine at University of Brighton
Dolphin N2 was created by Ricardo PLC to continue the development of the Split cycle engine The name “Dolphin” is taken from the first engine developed and produced by Sir Harry Ricardo, the popularity of which laid the foundations of Ricardo PLC.
In December 2019 Fiat Powertrain limited purchased Dolphin N2 to support the development.
The split cycle engine has the potential to reduce fossil fuel use by up to 30% whilst simultaneously reducing air pollutants to below any future planned legislation.
The concept is covered by 7 international patents and a single cylinder proof of concept engine has been running in Brighton University on an Innovate UK programme to reduce carbon emissions from heavy transport.
Simon Brewster gained a First in Automotive Engineering from Loughborough University in 1992. Since then, he has forged a career as a commercially focused general manager & gained extensive international experience in start-up of innovative technologies, products & teams, through to successful market and B2B business creation.
Simon has a track record of managing full life-cycle product strategies and development within vehicle OEMs, suppliers and consultancies.
Having joined Ricardo PLC in 2011 as a Chief Engineer, Simon has seen several roles including: Head of Industrial & Large Engines, Director Industrial Engines, Director Industrial & Defence before heading up the team with Dolphin N2 in 2017.
Simon’s role as CEO at Dolphin N2 allows him to establish Dolphin N2 & the CryoPower de-carbonizing technologies, amongst global heavy-duty transport, power generation & energy companies.
Nick Owen studied at Cambridge University & joined Ricardo PLC in 1995 as a Manager in Thermal Systems.
Nick is responsible for development of the technology, including growing our engineering team, working with our technology partners, and delivering the first multi-cylinder prototypes.
An experienced propulsion and power systems engineer with background in both ICEs and electrification, Nick recently oversaw the successful development of a uniquely efficient liquid nitrogen expander engine for use in power-and-cold applications; that engine is now entering the market in truck refrigeration.
Before that, his career embraced both consultancy and advanced technology development. At Ricardo he was Project Director in research and development, whereby he oversaw the company's first research into electrification and autonomous driving.
Joelle Timperley obtained a BA Hons in Business and Finance in 1998 and after leaving university embarked on a successful career in finance spanning a variety of industries . Continuing success and experience followed with roles at major corporates such as Granada PLC, Veolia PLC and General Atlantic Group, culminating in her most recent role as a Finance and Operations Director in the HVAC arena.
As the sole UK board member of a large multinational company, she was instrumental in the defining of strategic direction of the company, taking them into new markets and diversifying their portfolio. This was all achieved whilst also managing finance, engineering operations, IT and HR teams.
Joelle joined Dolphin N2 in late 2019 as Finance Director, becoming part of the senior leadership team. She is responsible for all aspects of the company's finances including developing a financial strategy to support the company's objectives.
Benjamin West gained a BEng from Loughborough Engineering in 1996 & an MBA in International Business Strategy in 2007. Since leaving university, Benjamin has worked for some of the industry giants in engineering excellence including the role of Senior Development Engineer at Rolls Royce, Principal Development Engineer at MAN Diesel and turbo, Global Commercial manager at Sulzer Metco and Product Engineering Manager at Delphi Technologies.
A successful business man in his own right, Benjamin West brings a wealth of business expertise with a solid engineering background, to the Dolphin N2 team.
Benjamin has recruited, coached & managed effective international sales and technical teams. As a strong negotiator, Benjamin is also confident conducting business and technical discussions in French and German to build solid commercial relationships and key accounts.
Rhys Pickett studied at the University of Exeter & received a Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering in 2008. After leaving university, Rhys joined Ricardo PLC in 2008 & has undertaken a progressive series of roles, including: Project Engineer, Performance & Calibration, Project Engineer - Engine Performance Development, Senior Project Engineer - Ricardo Innovations & Senior Project Engineer - Disruptive Technologies, Ricardo Innovations.
Rhys joined the Dolphin N2 team with a keen understanding of the technologies for the split cycle CryoPower engine & has been instrumental in collaborating with The University of Brighton in the building & testing of the cryo rig.
Paolo Ortolani studied Mechanical Engineering at Alma Mater Studiorum University in Bologna. He is a Licensed Engineer for the industrial sector and in 1998, after a freelance period, he joined a large Italian company in the R&D engine division where he gained further competences in powertrain design, analysis and simulation and project management.
Paolo was formerly Chief Engineer in Ricardo Engine Product Group, he also covered different roles such as: Project Leader, Technical Customer Interface, Coordinator of a dedicated team for projects, Technical Authority.
He has an extensive experience in heavy duty engine design spanning 21 years. Moreover, he has led a numbers of new design project from “clean sheet to production” for global application on HD/LD propulsion, high performance engine, motorcycle, including innovative solutions for CO2 reduction.
He is now leading the prototype design studies at Dolphin N2.
Paolo was formerly Chief Engineer in Ricardo Engine Product Group, he also covered different roles such as: Project Leader, Technical Customer Interface, Coordinator of a dedicated team for projects, Technical Authority.
He has an extensive experience in heavy duty engine design spanning 21 years. Moreover, he has led a numbers of new design project from “clean sheet to production” for global application on HD/LD propulsion, high performance engine, motorcycle, including innovative solutions for CO2 reduction.
He is now leading the prototype design studies at Dolphin N2.
Fabrizio gained a First Class Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universita de Catania in 2015. Fabrizio is currently undertaking a Master of Science (MSc) in Racing Engine Design engineering at Oxford Brookes University.
Fabrizio joined Ricardo UK Ltd in September 2018 as the Systems Simulation Engineer for Dolphin N2.
Paul received a 1st in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering (MEng) from the University of Liverpool in 2007. He then went on to complete a Master of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering (MPhil) in 2012.
Paul joined Energetix Group Plc as a Graduate Development Engineer in 2007, advancing to Development Engineer in 2009. He then went on to join Flow Group Plc as Lead Development Engineer in 2010 & subsequently Development Engineering Manager in 2012.
Paul moved to Dearman in 2014 as Head of Applications, where he developed commercial applications in automotive markets for the Dearman Engine, a novel zero-emission engine that delivers cost and performance benefits for users requiring cooling and power.
In January 2018, Paul founded Cloudforest Technologies, an engineering consultancy specialising in technology development and commercialisation through the use of computer-aided design, engineering and data analysis tools.
Paul has a wealth of specific industry knowledge & expertise and is supporting the Dolphin N2 team with Project Engineering and consultancy services.
Bill Murray is an experienced and commercially perceptive leader with a successful background in a variety of senior roles, including:
For the last 12 months Bill has worked as the Interim Programme Director for Dolphin N2, helping to form the new company as it transitioned from Ricardo to CNHi/Fiat Power Train whilst developing a new and innovative diesel engine.
The previous 2 years were spent as Interim Programme Director for MAN Diesel & Turbo in a variety of challenging delivery and consultative roles. This was also interspaced with some short term consultancy work for a number of engineering companies.
During a 35 year career with BAE Systems and a small number of other companies, Bill held a number of senior roles in the UK and abroad, successfully leading engineering businesses and programmes.
Bill established a solid grounding in engineering, leadership and personal resilience during 12 years of service in the Royal Navy.
Helena Parrott, VA/Director of Virtually Smart Ltd brings a wealth of business management skills & processes to the Dolphin N2 team. With over 20 years executive support experience, Helena has a track record of supporting senior leaders & providing operational support to ensure efficient delivery of business activities within a range of sectors including engineering, technical consultancies, local government and finance.
Helena Parrott's business acumen & expertise in analysing & improving businesses & business processes, allows her to support the Dolphin N2, whilst also making recommendations for streamlining work flow & supporting process re-engineering to improve operational efficiency.
Helena joined Ricardo PLC in 2016 supporting the MD & leadership team with operational business support & business & strategic planning. Helena joined the Dolphin N2 team as a VA & has been supporting the team with their day to day business operations, administrative expertise & executive support solutions.
Katy studied BA English with Art at The University of Chichester & gained her PGCE Secondary in English in 2010. Having worked in a variety of roles after graduating in 1995, Katy-Jane came to English Secondary teaching in 2009/10.
After just over 8 years teaching English in secondary schools, Katy-Jane moved away from the classroom & found herself working with her partner in their business & supporting Helena Parrott VA/Director of Virtually Smart Ltd.
Having always been a keen writer & with an excellent grasp of language & grammar; Katy-Jane now supports companies, including Dolphin N2, with their media dissemination, blogging, content & business support needs.
Following nine years in Procurement and supply chain roles, Chris is proud to have joined the Dolphin-N2 team in October 2020, looking forward to developing and modelling the Dolphin N2 supply chain of the future.
Chris has worked in great supply chains, 16 years in various roles with Bowers & Wilkins, Worthing’s innovative loudspeaker manufacturer, was a great experience during a time where the supply chain became increasingly integrated; Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, owned by BMW whom are Gartner’s top automotive supply chain in 2020 and the lean-agile supply chain of Fortive, along the coast in Brighton.
Chris is about to complete the internationally recognised qualification, which represents the global standard for Supply Chain Professionals, becoming a full member of the “Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply”, and MCIPS qualified.
Colin gained a First Class degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Surrey in 1989, and was awarded a PhD from the University of Sussex in 2014. Joining Ricardo as a graduate he specialised in control of Noise, Vibration and Harshness, becoming Global Technical Specialist for NVH with a broad experience of internal combustion engine design, development and simulation spanning 2-stroke two wheelers to stationary power generation machinery. He maintains a strong interest in mechanical and fluid dynamics.
More recently Colin has held Technical Lead and Chief Engineer roles with a number of automotive and clean energy companies, ranging from Formula 1 powertrain, through solid oxide and PEM fuel cells to zero emissions transport refrigeration - all involving novel technologies, challenging timescales and start-up business environments. He particularly relishes the journey from Technology Readiness Level 2/3 towards 6/7, steering a concept through to proven prototype.
James McCartney graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2000. He joined Ricardo on their graduate scheme and over the following 12 years worked on a wide variety of projects including technology demonstrators, aftertreatment control software development and engine calibration for production applications.
In 2013 James joined Jaguar Land Rover where he led a team of engineers responsible for emissions, noise and fuel consumption on the new Ingenium 4-cylinder engine. His role included day-to-day management of his team, hands on calibration in test cells and support to climatic development trips. When the engine entered production in 2015, he returned to Ricardo as a Chief Engineer in Engine Performance Development.
During this period he led a variety of projects and managed Ricardo’s vehicle and engine benchmarking activities. 2017 saw a return to Jaguar Land Rover to develop the next generation Ingenium engine for the 2021 model year vehicles and Eu6d final emissions.
James joined the Dolphin N2 team in October 2020 and he is looking forward to taking the Dolphin N2 engine through to production.
Christian was awarded an EngD from the University of Brighton, in partnership with Ricardo UK, in early 2020.
During his research career he developed a deep and clear understanding of the physics which govern the ICEs combustion and fluid dynamics. He was involved in a broad range of challenging research projects ranging from diesel low temperature combustion and co-combustion with hydrogen to liquid air energy storage applications.
Christian is familiar with different virtual tools, from 0-D to 3-D CFD and he recently developed a virtual process that reduces uncertainties in the early stage of engine development.
Christian joined Dolphin N2 as a Development Engineer in August 2020.
Alex graduated from the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David with a First Class BEng in Motorsport Engineering and Design.
After completing a student placement at Triumph Motorcycles, Alex completed his dissertation in multi-zone combustion modelling with NOx emissions prediction in partnership with Triumph.
He returned as a graduate and over 7 years developed a broad understanding of internal combustion engine design, simulation and test and development.
In October 2020, Alex joined the Dolphin N2 team as Design Engineer and is looking forward to developing the engine through to production.
Callum graduated from Loughborough University with a First Class Masters in Mechanical Engineering in 2017.
After graduating, Callum went on to work for Ricardo as a Graduate Engineer gaining experience in; NVH testing, Engine Performance Simulation (0-D simulation), Engine Finite Element Analysis & Engine Performance Development, where he gained experience in a broad range of engines and industries.
Callum then went on to became an Analysis Engineer where he used Finite Element Analysis & CFD techniques to assess & improve engine designs in terms of structural, thermal & NVH performance.
Callum joined Dolphin N2 in January 2020 as a Simulation Engineer.
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a real change to emissions from transport? Do you enjoy working in a team and developing new solutions? The Dolphin N2 team is growing and two of our current open positions are here. Click on each icon to discover more. If you are interested then please forward an e-mail with your CV and a covering letter to careers@dolphin-n2.com
Title: Design Engineer
Reporting to: Chief Engineer, Design Architecture
Status: Full time (1 position)
Location: UK Sussex coast, or by remote working
Required: Start October 2020 as subcontract role to convert to Permanent after probation
Dolphin N2:
Dolphin N2 is a start-up company now wholly owned by FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and offroad vehicles, marine and power generation applications. Using IP acquired from Ricardo, Dolphin N2 are developing an innovative Recuperated Split Cycle engine for heavy duty transport and power. The ThermoPower and CryoPower engines are capable of very low emission of pollutants that affect air quality and unprecedented fuel efficiency; with sustainable fuels, this technology provides a permanent solution for sectors that find electrification most challenging, while offering rapid pay-back and cost savings to the operator. Now fully funded, the company has accelerated its activities, with running prototype hardware.
Requirement:
A small dedicated in-house technical expert team has been in place since 2017, developing know-how and IP in unique aspects of the engine. Following the acquisition by FPT, a multi-cylinder Mule engine has been commissioned, and is now in development. Dolphin N2 must now deliver an agile program of design upgrades for the Mule to meet its performance targets, and develop concepts for a cheaper, more integrated engine as the next stage of prototype. This position will support the Chief Engineer, Design Architecture, in developing those design upgrades and concepts.
Responsibilities:
• Technical responsibility for conceptual and detail design of components, assemblies and systems
• Co-ordination with suppliers to establish solutions, develop designs and release drawings for prototype manufacture
• Co-ordination with simulation engineers, or running of own simulations, to refine concepts and embrace design changes indicated by analysis
• Supporting engineering partners and academic institutions in delivering test programs
• Reporting of technical progress and risk
• Day to day management of suppliers and programme partners as appropriate
• Supporting the Technical Director and Chief Engineers to actively manage programme risk and forward planning of work and resource
The person:
• Engineering graduate with 1-5 years’ experience of internal combustion engine design
• Fluent in thermodynamics, engine and engine systems technology and engineering
• Experience of using FEA, 1D & 3D CFD simulation is an advantage, but not essential
• Has SME and / or start up experience and attracted by the unique challenges of a small business
Reporting to: Chief Engineer, Design Architecture
Status: Full time (1 position)
Location: UK Sussex coast, or by remote working
Required: Start October 2020 as subcontract role to convert to Permanent after probation
Dolphin N2:
Dolphin N2 is a start-up company now wholly owned by FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and offroad vehicles, marine and power generation applications. Using IP acquired from Ricardo, Dolphin N2 are developing an innovative Recuperated Split Cycle engine for heavy duty transport and power. The ThermoPower and CryoPower engines are capable of very low emission of pollutants that affect air quality and unprecedented fuel efficiency; with sustainable fuels, this technology provides a permanent solution for sectors that find electrification most challenging, while offering rapid pay-back and cost savings to the operator. Now fully funded, the company has accelerated its activities, with running prototype hardware.
Requirement:
A small dedicated in-house technical expert team has been in place since 2017, developing know-how and IP in unique aspects of the engine. Following the acquisition by FPT, a multi-cylinder Mule engine has been commissioned, and is now in development. Dolphin N2 must now deliver an agile program of design upgrades for the Mule to meet its performance targets, and develop concepts for a cheaper, more integrated engine as the next stage of prototype. This position will support the Chief Engineer, Design Architecture, in developing those design upgrades and concepts.
Responsibilities:
• Technical responsibility for conceptual and detail design of components, assemblies and systems
• Co-ordination with suppliers to establish solutions, develop designs and release drawings for prototype manufacture
• Co-ordination with simulation engineers, or running of own simulations, to refine concepts and embrace design changes indicated by analysis
• Supporting engineering partners and academic institutions in delivering test programs
• Reporting of technical progress and risk
• Day to day management of suppliers and programme partners as appropriate
• Supporting the Technical Director and Chief Engineers to actively manage programme risk and forward planning of work and resource
The person:
• Engineering graduate with 1-5 years’ experience of internal combustion engine design
• Fluent in thermodynamics, engine and engine systems technology and engineering
• Experience of using FEA, 1D & 3D CFD simulation is an advantage, but not essential
• Has SME and / or start up experience and attracted by the unique challenges of a small business
Title: Development Engineer
Reporting to: Chief Engineer, Development
Status: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Location: UK Sussex coast; on-site working required
Required: Start October 2020 as subcontract role to convert to Permanent after probation
Dolphin N2:
Dolphin N2 is a start-up company now wholly owned by FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and offroad vehicles, marine and power generation applications. Using IP acquired from Ricardo, Dolphin N2 are developing an innovative Recuperated Split Cycle engine for heavy duty transport and power. The ThermoPower and CryoPower engines are capable of very low emission of pollutants that affect air quality and unprecedented fuel efficiency; with sustainable fuels, this technology provides a permanent solution for sectors that find electrification most challenging, while offering rapid pay-back and cost savings to the operator. Now fully funded, the company has accelerated its activities, with running prototype hardware.
Requirement:
A small dedicated in-house technical expert team has been in place since 2017, developing know-how and IP in unique aspects of the engine. These aspects include the performance, efficiency and durability of the engine, as observed from rigs, single-cylinder and multi-cylinder prototypes. With these all now running, Dolphin N2 must now deliver a fast-paced program of prototype development and application, increasingly independent from outsourcing to specialist engineering suppliers. This position will support the Chief Engineer, Development, with the next phase of prototype testing onsite and at two universities.
Responsibilities:
• Technical responsibility for test projects using rigs, single-cylinder and multi-cylinder engines
• Co-ordination of hardware builds, test schedules, fault rectification and delivery of test results, often to demanding time schedules
• Analysis of test results, development of conclusions and recommendations for development towards technical targets
• Supporting engineering partners and academic institutions in delivering test programs
• Reporting of technical progress and risk
• Day to day management of suppliers and programme partners as appropriate
• Supporting the Technical Director and Chief Engineers to actively manage programme risk and forward planning of work and resource
The person:
• Engineering graduate with experience of internal combustion engine testing and development
• Fluent in thermodynamics, engine and engine systems technology and engineering
• Experience of using 1D & 3D CFD simulation for steering hardware & performance development is an advantage, but not essential
• Has SME and / or start up experience and attracted by the unique challenges of a small business
Reporting to: Chief Engineer, Development
Status: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Location: UK Sussex coast; on-site working required
Required: Start October 2020 as subcontract role to convert to Permanent after probation
Dolphin N2:
Dolphin N2 is a start-up company now wholly owned by FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and offroad vehicles, marine and power generation applications. Using IP acquired from Ricardo, Dolphin N2 are developing an innovative Recuperated Split Cycle engine for heavy duty transport and power. The ThermoPower and CryoPower engines are capable of very low emission of pollutants that affect air quality and unprecedented fuel efficiency; with sustainable fuels, this technology provides a permanent solution for sectors that find electrification most challenging, while offering rapid pay-back and cost savings to the operator. Now fully funded, the company has accelerated its activities, with running prototype hardware.
Requirement:
A small dedicated in-house technical expert team has been in place since 2017, developing know-how and IP in unique aspects of the engine. These aspects include the performance, efficiency and durability of the engine, as observed from rigs, single-cylinder and multi-cylinder prototypes. With these all now running, Dolphin N2 must now deliver a fast-paced program of prototype development and application, increasingly independent from outsourcing to specialist engineering suppliers. This position will support the Chief Engineer, Development, with the next phase of prototype testing onsite and at two universities.
Responsibilities:
• Technical responsibility for test projects using rigs, single-cylinder and multi-cylinder engines
• Co-ordination of hardware builds, test schedules, fault rectification and delivery of test results, often to demanding time schedules
• Analysis of test results, development of conclusions and recommendations for development towards technical targets
• Supporting engineering partners and academic institutions in delivering test programs
• Reporting of technical progress and risk
• Day to day management of suppliers and programme partners as appropriate
• Supporting the Technical Director and Chief Engineers to actively manage programme risk and forward planning of work and resource
The person:
• Engineering graduate with experience of internal combustion engine testing and development
• Fluent in thermodynamics, engine and engine systems technology and engineering
• Experience of using 1D & 3D CFD simulation for steering hardware & performance development is an advantage, but not essential
• Has SME and / or start up experience and attracted by the unique challenges of a small business
Title: Thermofluid Analysis Engineer
Reporting to: Chief Engineer, Design Architecture or Head of Simulation
Status: Full time (1 position)
Location: UK Sussex coast, or by remote working
Required: Start October 2020 as subcontract role to convert to Permanent after probation
Dolphin N2:
Dolphin N2 is a start-up company now wholly owned by FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and offroad vehicles, marine and power generation applications. Using IP acquired from Ricardo, Dolphin N2 are developing an innovative Recuperated Split Cycle engine for heavy duty transport and power. The ThermoPower and CryoPower engines are capable of very low emission of pollutants that affect air quality and unprecedented fuel efficiency; with sustainable fuels, this technology provides a permanent solution for sectors that find electrification most challenging, while offering rapid pay-back and cost savings to the operator. Now fully funded, the company has accelerated its activities, with running prototype hardware.
Requirement:
A small dedicated in-house technical expert team has been in place since 2017, developing know-how and IP in unique aspects of the engine. Following the acquisition by FPT, a multi-cylinder Mule engine has been commissioned, and is now in development. Dolphin N2 must now deliver an agile program of design upgrades for the Mule to meet its performance targets, and develop concepts for a cheaper, more integrated engine as the next stage of prototype. To support this, first class 1-d and 3-d thermofluid tools are needed, to predict thdermodynamics, gas dynamics, fuel/air interactions and combustion; all validated against Mule prototype and rig data. This position will support a major program of tool development and concept exploration, followed by the execution of a program to production.
Responsibilities:
• Definition, build and iteration of 1-d & 3-d CFD system simulation models
• Model validation from test data
• Defining and executing model optimisation tasks to support concepting and design
• Supplying modelling results to other parts of the design and analysis process
• Working with team and partners to develop technical solutions using the models
• Developing “how-to” expertise in the modelling topic
• Reporting of results of modelling; Model quality assurance and accuracy
• Supporting the Technical Director and Chief Engineers to actively manage programme risk and forward planning of work and resource
The person:
• Engineering graduate with 1-3 years’ experience of internal combustion engine 1-d & CFD simulation
• Fluent in thermodynamics, engine and engine systems technology and engineering
• Experience of using GT-Power, WAVE and 3D CFD simulation is an advantage, experience of FEA also helpful but not essential
• Has SME and / or start up experience and attracted by the unique challenges of a small business
Reporting to: Chief Engineer, Design Architecture or Head of Simulation
Status: Full time (1 position)
Location: UK Sussex coast, or by remote working
Required: Start October 2020 as subcontract role to convert to Permanent after probation
Dolphin N2:
Dolphin N2 is a start-up company now wholly owned by FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and offroad vehicles, marine and power generation applications. Using IP acquired from Ricardo, Dolphin N2 are developing an innovative Recuperated Split Cycle engine for heavy duty transport and power. The ThermoPower and CryoPower engines are capable of very low emission of pollutants that affect air quality and unprecedented fuel efficiency; with sustainable fuels, this technology provides a permanent solution for sectors that find electrification most challenging, while offering rapid pay-back and cost savings to the operator. Now fully funded, the company has accelerated its activities, with running prototype hardware.
Requirement:
A small dedicated in-house technical expert team has been in place since 2017, developing know-how and IP in unique aspects of the engine. Following the acquisition by FPT, a multi-cylinder Mule engine has been commissioned, and is now in development. Dolphin N2 must now deliver an agile program of design upgrades for the Mule to meet its performance targets, and develop concepts for a cheaper, more integrated engine as the next stage of prototype. To support this, first class 1-d and 3-d thermofluid tools are needed, to predict thdermodynamics, gas dynamics, fuel/air interactions and combustion; all validated against Mule prototype and rig data. This position will support a major program of tool development and concept exploration, followed by the execution of a program to production.
Responsibilities:
• Definition, build and iteration of 1-d & 3-d CFD system simulation models
• Model validation from test data
• Defining and executing model optimisation tasks to support concepting and design
• Supplying modelling results to other parts of the design and analysis process
• Working with team and partners to develop technical solutions using the models
• Developing “how-to” expertise in the modelling topic
• Reporting of results of modelling; Model quality assurance and accuracy
• Supporting the Technical Director and Chief Engineers to actively manage programme risk and forward planning of work and resource
The person:
• Engineering graduate with 1-3 years’ experience of internal combustion engine 1-d & CFD simulation
• Fluent in thermodynamics, engine and engine systems technology and engineering
• Experience of using GT-Power, WAVE and 3D CFD simulation is an advantage, experience of FEA also helpful but not essential
• Has SME and / or start up experience and attracted by the unique challenges of a small business
