Sprintex Ltd (ASX:SIX)’s e-compressor division has been commissioned by technology partner Aeristech Ltd, a prominent developer of high-speed and high power-density electric motor technology, to design two innovative new electric compressors.
The design and validation work for both programs is expected to commence immediately and be completed within 12 weeks.
Collaboration for future volume production is under negotiation between both parties.
Rapidly advancing market segment
Sprintex managing director Jay Upton said: “We are proud to be chosen for this development by Aeristech Limited, who are currently considered a world leader in e-compressor and electric motor technology.
“I’m excited to have our team recognised in this current rapidly advancing market segment, as a competent energy technology design and development provider.”
Two-stage e-compressor
Sprintex will design a 160,000 rpm ultra-high-speed two-stage e-compressor capable of high-pressure output for advanced fuel cell applications.
The 4kW air compressor will enable a denser oxygen-rich air feed to the cell stack, offering higher overall efficiency for a fuel cell than is achievable from current fuel cell technology.
Ultra-speed HVAC refrigerant compressor
The second program is to design an ultra-speed heating ventilation & air condition (HVAC) refrigerant compressor, suitable for varied domestic and industrial heat pump applications, but also intended for battery, motor and system cooling as well as cabin air-conditioning in electric vehicles.
The unit requires around 8kW of input power, producing up to 35kW of heating capacity.
Contract details
Under the deal, Aeristech will pay Sprintex non-recurrent engineering fees and an initial tooling development cost of RMB524,000 (~A$112,000) for the two design programs, with a 50% deposit payable prior to commencement.
The two companies have discussed Sprintex supplying Aeristech with the developed e-compressor.
Sprintex
Sprintex is a clean air compressor engineering, research, product development and manufacturing company.
Incorporated in 2003, the company designs and manufactures electric and mechanically driven clean air compressors for use in a wide variety of applications, including combustion engines, hydrogen fuel cells and industrial oil-free clean air applications, including wastewater treatment.