GO₂

Developed by former Kodak PhD scientists, Cerion Energy produces an eco-friendly nanotechnology based diesel fuel additive that decreases fuel consumption by a minimum of 8% while also reducing harmful emissions by 10% to 20% and particulate matter by up to 40%.

The Problem
GO₂ addresses a common design limitation of a diesel engine: uneven distribution of oxygen and fuel, which limits engine performance. Unlike gasoline engines, fuel is not pre-mixed with air in diesel engines, thereby resulting in areas of high and low oxygen concentration in the engine chamber. In areas of high oxygen concentration, the combustion creates NO_X. In areas of low concentration, the resulting combustion creates un-burned hydrocarbons (soot). This uneven distribution of oxygen limits the maximum work output the engine can generate during each combustion cycle.

The Solution

GO₂ nanoparticles act as an oxygen courier, by contributing and redistributing oxygen in the engine chamber during combustion, while also accelerating the rate of combustion. In doing this, a faster, more powerful, and more complete burn occurs which requires less fuel for the same work output required of the engine. Through this process, GO₂ reverses the effects of carbon build-up on the cylinder wall, while simultaneously decreasing NO_X, CO, CO₂, and unburned hydrocarbons from normal commercial operation.

Specifications

*For large customers, our manufacturing facility can handle shipping via rail and on-road tankers.

Please click here for GO₂ MSDS

For more information about GO₂ and to request copies of demonstration reports please visit our Contact page.

Performance

Field Testing
In a field setting, Cerion Energy has collected data from over 400,000 hours of run time on a variety of commercial grade engines including Caterpillar, Cummins, EMD, General Electric, and others. This includes engines ranging from 6-cylinder, 520 horsepower up to 16-cylinders, 4,300 horsepower. GO₂ has been tested in both 2 and 4 stroke engines as well.

Field tests are executed using a series of highly controlled experiments on customer equipment under real-world operating conditions. The test protocol used has been adapted by Cerion Energy from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-J1321), which is an American National Standard test procedure for measuring fuel consumption. To obtain fuel and emissions measurements, Cerion Energy has invested over $750,000 in highly sophisticated equipment called Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS). PEMS are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to calculate changes in fuel consumption by measuring carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen (NO_X), un-burned hydrocarbons and particulate matter. To learn more about Portable Emissions Measurement Systems, please click here.

Field Test Reports are available to interested parties upon request.

Dosing

As part of the GO₂ roll-out process in an operation, Cerion Energy works with customers to analyze their current fuel supply chain and makes recommendations and assists on the most efficient methods to dose fuel with GO₂. The following are common methods deployed by our current customers:Splash Blending at Equipment
The appropriate amount of GO₂ is added to equipment's on-board fuel tank prior to taking on fuel. This action can be performed by either your employees or distributor.

Splash Blending at Fuel Depot
The appropriate amount of GO₂ is added to your on-site storage tanks prior to taking on fuel. This action can be performed by either your employees or distributor.

Rack Injection
Distributor adds GO₂ in-line as diesel is dispensed for delivery or refueling.

On-Board Fuel Injection
Some customers prefer to use in-line additive dosing systems that dispense additives based on the rate of fuel consumption. Replenishment of GO₂ in the injectors storage resevior is handled by equipment maintenance staff. Manufacturers of these systems include, but are not limited to: Honeywell Enraf, Hammonds Companies, and Amelti.

Science

The core technology behind GO₂ is based on a patented breakthrough in creating nanoparticles that harness the effects that occur when the properties of solids are altered due to significant reductions in size.

GO₂ Nanoparticle Function
Our nanoparticles have been engineered to act as a carrier and distributor of oxygen. Each nanoparticle is comprised of 480 atoms, (of which 160 are a Cerium catalyst), and 320 atoms of oxygen (of which 160 are located on the surface of the nanoparticle). In the combustion chamber, each nanoparticle releases and contributes its surface oxygen to the diesel combustion event. After this contribution, the nanoparticle rapidly scavenges for oxygen and re-releases that oxygen at a rate of over 100 million times per combustion, in an effort to maintain its structural stability.

This process creates a more uniform dispersion of oxygen throughout the engine chamber. The duration of this entire process occurs in less than two (2) milliseconds. The result is a higher concentration and uniform dispersion of oxygen, which creates a more rapid and complete combustion event. In turn, this action delivers greater force to moving the piston while using less fuel.

What is Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is the science of creating man-made functional systems that perform work on an atomic / molecular scale. To be considered nano, the size of the system must be between 1 to 100 nanometers. One nanometer is equivalent to one billionth of a meter.

How big is the GO₂ nanoparticle?

A single GO₂ nanoparticle is made of 480 atoms and is 2.5 nanometers wide. Below is a chart that puts our nanoparticle size in context to more familiar items.

How is GO₂ different from other fuel additives?

GO₂ is not a detergent, lubricant, fungicide, anti-corrosive, or cetane booster. GO₂ is a nanoparticle-based combustion catalyst that increases fuel efficiency and decreases harmful emissions by balancing fuel and oxygen during combustion, while also increasing the speed of the combustion event.

How does GO₂ differ from other fuel additives that use nanotechnology?
Our nanoparticles have properties unmatched by our competition. Our technological advantage rests on three core capabilities:

• Nanoparticle Size. The conventional thinking in science has been that you cannot create nanoparticles in sizes less than five (5) nanometers without jeopardizing the structural integrity of the particle. Cerion Energy has filed over 20 patents in support of the GO₂ product and has submitted articles that have been published in peer reviewed scientific journals such as The Journal of Physical Chemistry that prove our ability to manufacture stable particles. Further, utilizing one of only four ultra-high resolution STEM-EELS electron microscopes in the world, we have demonstrably proven the size, structure and composition of our GO₂ nanoparticle. Using the information provided by the STEM-EELS, we have been able to optimize the size and structure of our Cerium Dioxide particle for maximum performance.

• Manufacturing Consistency. Unlike less-sophisticated or more-expensive processes for manufacturing nanoparticles, such as ball milling and vapor deposition, Cerion is able to make consistently sized nanoparticles in water.

• Ability to Manipulate and Replace Atoms. Cerion Energy has developed a process to re-engineer the structure of nanoparticles of Cerium Dioxide at sizes previously thought not to be scientifically possible. We start by taking our 2.5-nanometer particle comprised of cerium atoms, and using a proprietary method of manipulation, remove cerium atoms and replace them with other elements on the periodic table. This manipulation, also called lattice engineering, has enabled Cerion Energy to increase the oxygen storage capacity (OSC) and kinetics (rate of oxygen release) of the nanoparticle over 10 times beyond what was is possible with a particle composed purely of Cerium. 

FAQ

MANUFACTURING

Where is your manufacturing plant located?
Our manufacturing facilities are located at Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY. Eastman Business Park covers over 1,100 acres and is comprised of over 125 manufacturing buildings.

I'm a big customer, can you handle my business?
Our current plant capacity is in excess of 250,000 gallons of GO₂ per year, or over 1 billion gallons of diesel treated with GO₂.

PRODUCT

What applications is your product designed for?
Due to fundamental design limitations of diesel engines, GO₂ can be successfully used in any engine that burns diesel fuel. The company's current efforts are focused on commercial marine, rail, mining, oil & gas drilling, construction and stationary power generation.

Why don't you sell to the on-road market?
In the United States, GO₂ must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after undergoing a series of tests. This process takes 18 months, and is currently underway. We sell to international on-road markets.

What types of fuel can you treat?
Our current product is formulated for diesel fuel.

What is in your product besides your nanoparticles?
The primary component other than our nanoparticles is low-sulfur kerosene, which acts solely as a diluent.

What is the treat rate of GO₂?
1 gallon of GO₂ treats 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel.

What is the dosing rate of GO₂?
Our product doses at 5 ppm, which is to say 5 grams GO₂ per 1 million grams of diesel fuel. Stated another way, there are 5 grams of GO₂ nanoparticles in every 310 gallons of diesel fuel. As a point of reference, a standard paper clip weighs approximately 1 gram.

How does GO₂ react if there is water in the fuel?
GO₂ has been tested with diesel fuel saturated with water, 130 ppm, and no impact has been found in its performance.

Will GO₂ settle at the bottom of my tank if it's not used for long periods of time?
No. When mixed with diesel fuel, the settling rate of a GO₂ nanoparticle is 0.003 nanometers per second. At that rate, it would take 268 years for a GO₂ nanoparticle to travel 1 inch under gravity's pull.

ENGINE

Will GO₂ damage my engine?
Between on-road, off-road and non-road equipment, Cerion Energy has accumulated over 400,000 hours of incident free operation. While the product will not damage the engine, for customer assurance, we carry product liability insurance from an insurance carrier with a triple-A credit rating.

Will GO₂ void my engine warranty?
Engine manufacturers require that diesel fuel stay within certain specifications in order to not void the engine warranty. Using Caterpillar as an example, this manufacturer requires that diesel fuel stay within ASTM specification (D2880-03). Cerion Energy commissioned Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) to study changes of diesel fuel properties treated with GO₂. The results of this study conclusively showed GO₂ does not take fuel out of specification. For a summary of the SWRI study, please click here. The full SWRI report is available from Cerion Energy upon request.

Will the engine manufacturer certify the product for use in their engine?
Engine manufacturers do not take  an official position on the effectiveness of ANY fuel additive.

If you have any questions that we have not covered in this section, Please visit our Contact page and we will address your needs.