Generating clean electricity from used motor oil
The Phoenix 10 waste oil power generator produces grid-tied electricity through the combustion of used motor oil
Cyclone Power Technologies, in partnership with its licensee Phoenix Power Group, has successfully demonstrated the Phoenix 10, a waste oil power generator designed to produce grid-tied electricity through the clean combustion of used motor oil. This marks the first successful operation of a small-scale generator powered by waste oil, signaling the start of performance and durability testing.
Turn waste into a revenue-generating opportunity
The Phoenix 10 offers a renewable power solution tailored for small businesses. The system helps automotive service centres recycle used motor oil in a sustainable and cost-effective way.
The unit features Cyclone's WHE-25 engine, equipped with a combustion chamber optimized for burning used motor oil, and can generate up to 10kW of electricity to offset peak energy consumption at facilities.
An environmental and economical solution
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the improper disposal of motor oil from a single oil change can contaminate up to 1 million gallons of water. By providing an economic incentive for proper oil disposal, the Phoenix 10 encourages environmentally responsible practices.
Third-party testing revealed that the Phoenix 10 running on used motor oil produced 30 percent less sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nearly 50 percent less nitrogen oxides (NOx) compared to diesel-powered generators.
An external combustion engine capable of running on various fuels
Cyclone Power Technologies is the developer of the Cyclone Engine, an eco-friendly external combustion engine capable of running on various fuels, including biodiesel, syngas, and solar power. Recognized for its innovation, the Cyclone Engine has received several awards, including Popular Science Magazine's 2008 Invention of the Year and multiple AEI Tech Awards from the Society of Automotive Engineers.
The engine's compact, heat-regenerative design enables high thermal efficiency and reduced emissions, making it suitable for diverse applications, from portable generators to transportation. As the Phoenix 10 moves into production, it promises to offer businesses a greener, more efficient way to manage waste oil.