The Hyliion KARNO generator is a game-changing linear generator that turns heat into electricity using a flameless, low-temperature oxidation process. The system is designed to deliver ultra-low to zero emissions without the need for additional emission treatments. Each 200 kW linear generator features four synchronized shafts working together to drive a thermodynamic cycle that uses heat to power linear piston movements. These movements generate electricity as the shaft, featuring a magnet array, moves through static copper coils at a high frequency.
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The Future of Power Generation
Hyliion’s KARNO generator produces clean, efficient electricity by reacting fuels to generate heat, which then powers a linear generator. Building on the principles of the 200-year-old Stirling thermodynamic cycle, KARNO technology is the result of years of extensive research and development work in aerospace engines, metal additive manufacturing, and generator thermal and performance design.
Providing clean AC or DC power on command, with exceptional load-following capability, the KARNO generator is designed to deliver dispatchable power on demand.
The KARNO proprietary flameless oxidation system, coupled with the unique KARNO architecture, requires only heat to be supplied to the core power system, resulting in a truly fuel-agnostic design. The KARNO system is compatible with fuels that have flame characteristics as slow as ammonia and as fast as hydrogen – without any hardware modifications.
*Certification timeline and availability of specific fuels may vary.
Breakthroughs in Additive Manufacturing (3-D Metal Printing) and Hyliion’s ability to leverage the technology to unlock design opportunities are the key drivers behind the KARNO generator’s high efficiency, truly unlocking endless possibilities with complex geometries.
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24/7 Cloud Connectivity
Access 24/7 real-time remote monitoring of the KARNO system from anywhere in the world.*
*Some features/performance metrics may not be available at launch.
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Integrated Controls
The KARNO Management System (KMS) offers enhanced controls functionality and system redundancy through effective use of distributed logic architecture. A user-friendly experience delivered through a large touchscreen interface enhances user interactions.*
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