Chinese issue patent for detonation cycle gas turbine engine that runs on E85, M85 and drop-in renewable fuels

In China, the Chinese Patent Office has granted a patent to Alpha Engines for a detonation cycle gas turbine engine, according to a company announcement. The gas turbine engine is based on the electromagnetic Isothermal Combustion (EIC) Process.

In 1999, Alpha Engines was granted a patent for the Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine engine, and in July 2002, Alpha granted Turbine Truck Engines the exclusive global license to develop, manufacture and market the DCGT as an energy efficient, cost effective heavy-duty truck engine. The engine can utilize gasoline, diesel, LPG, CNG, LNG, E85, M85, methanol, or hydrogen fuel.

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