AFT’s History & Technology

Scope
• Mission & Background
• Fuel System Technology
• Engineering & Manufacturing Capabilities
• Accomplishments
• Business Summary
Background
 AFT’s Mission
• Develop True “Clean Diesel Technology”
• Help Improve World Energy Security
• Aid in Reducing Global Warming
Methodology
• Promote Development of a New Alternative
Fuel-DME
• Develop Fuel System Technology Needed
for DME
 CV of Jim McCandless
• “65 –”66 Test Engineer, Detroit Aluminum & Brass
• ‘68-69 Test Engineer, Continental Engines
• ‘69-82 International Harvester-Division Chief Engineer-
Diesel Engines
• ‘82-86 Director-Kohler Engine Div.
• ‘86-93 VP-Engineering Navistar (International Truck &
Engine Co.)
• ’94-2005 Partner, AVL Powertrain Technologies
• 2005…Managing Member, AFT
• Many U.S. & International Patents on Diesel Engines
 International Engines
Developed by JMc & Associates

Powerstroke with “HEUI” Injector

DT 466 with HEUI Injector

Driving Force Behind HEUI Development:
World’s First Common Rail
 Advantages of DME
• No Soot Emissions (PM Trap Not Needed)
• Very Low NOx…Very High EGR Rates
• Low Injection Pressures (350-400 Bar)
• Low Cost, Abundant Fuel
• Multiple Feed Stocks…Natural Gas, Coal,
Biomass
• No Major Engine Changes Needed
• Low Cost Fuel Injection System
 Challenges & Status of DME
• No Significant Infrastructure for Distribution
• Low Liquid Viscosity (0.2 cSt)
• Very Poor Lubricity
• Technical Problems Solved
• China, Japan & Sweden Working on
Infrastructure
• Expect Commercial Use in China by 2010
 Summary of Global DME
Activities
• China
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• Japan
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• Sweden Click Icon

• International DME Association

http://www.aboutdme.org
Fuel System Technology
 First Multi-Cyl Engine Demo
• JMc Managed Project to Demo “DME” in
Powerstroke Engine
• Redesigned HEUI Injector for DME (Many
Problems)
• Demonstrated Smokeless Operation with
Ultra-Low NOx
• Wrote 1995 SAE Paper “A New Clean
Diesel Technology”
• DME Movement Begun
 1997 First Common Rail DME
Fuel System Demonstrated
• DOE Contract Awarded to Develop &
Demonstrate “Crude Common Rail
System” for DME
• Project Successful-Ran DT 466 on DME
Common Rail Fuel System
• Good Performance/Emissions
• Many Technical Problems
First DME Common Rail Fuel System
‘2000 Tier 2 Emissions Demonstration w/
AFT DME Fuel System

Ford Diata Movie

First Passenger Car DME Fuel
System Circa 2000
Current Technology Components
Current Technology Common Rail System

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Fuel Feed System

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2002-2004 Developed AFFORHD
DME Fuel System

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2005 Demonstrated DME Fueled Volvo Truck

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 AFT is Born

• December ’05, Severed Ties w/AVL

• Formed AFT
• Purchased, Remodeled & Tooled Building
• Began Operations 2/06
• Designed Production Intent Fuel System
• Continuous Capability Improvements
– Engineering Analysis
– Testing
– Manufacturing
AFT Technical Center
Redford, MI www.altfueltechnology.com
 Prototype & Production Intent Hardware
Prototype System,
325 Bar-~300 HP
Production Intent
Design, 420 Bar->450 HP
Production Intent Components
1/3 Less Parts, EZ Manufacture
 AFT Resources
• 7 Engineers & Technicians
• Contract Metallurgist
• SolidWorks 3D CAD & AutoCad 2D
• Cosmos FEA & Cosmos Motion
• Proprietary Analysis Programs
• Complete Machine Shop (CNC) & Grind Shop
• Precision Inspection Laboratory (Single Micron)
• Complete Bench Test Lab w/High Speed Data
Acquisition
SolidWorks, AutoCad & CNC Work Stations
Finite Element Analysis

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Cosmos Motion Analysis

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Manufacturing Center
CNC Lathe Demo

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Metrology Lab
 AFT’s Accomplishments

• Global Leader in DME Fuel Systems

• Many Technical Papers & Presentations
• Only Successful Common Rail System1
• Production Feasible
• Cost Effective
• Can be Retrofit in Field

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AFT’s SAE Publications on DME
 AFT Business Summary
• 12 Years Experience W/DME
• Advanced Common Rail Fuel System Available
– 420 Bar
– 2500 Rpm
– >450 HP
• DME Booming in China
• High Level of DME Activity in Japan, Korea,
Sweden
• US Will Follow
• DME Will Become Major Transportation Fuel