SwRI Gas and Industrial Engine Development Gas and Industrial Engine Development Group The Gas and Industrial Engine Development Group in the Engine and Vehicle Research Division conducts natural gas engine development on all types of engines, ranging from small two-stroke engines to large bore engines, for use in cogeneration, power generation, space conditioning, heat pump, and vehicular applications. Specialized equipment is in place for natural gas engine development. All test cells have high pressure gas availability. Two 130 CFM compressors are installed for engine testing and vehicle refueling where high pressure gas is required. A 13,000 gallon cryogenic storage facility provides 99 percent pure liquified methane.
Gas composition is monitored continuously using an on-line gas chromatograph.
Facilities are in place to conduct blending of natural gas per clients request for emissions certification and knock-tolerance testing. The Division also has a flow bench specially designed for gaseous fuel injectors.