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Advance Engine Technologies Pty Ltd is the fundamental partner in this project, being the holders of the patent on the technology. AET is an Australian Private Company specialising in engine conversion technologies, with a special emphasis on renewable and other alternative fuels for compression ignition engines, with a particular focus on ethanol. Their commitment to the research proposal is shown through both their cash ($80,000) and substantial in-kind ($714,000) contributions. The cash will be utilised predominantly for equipment, fuel and lab/test facility access and some personnel. Their significant in-kind contribution reflects the extensive involvement of technical and specialist staff and contractors that will be actively working with QUT through all stages of this project, including product development, testing, modelling, modification and testing, project management, field testing and communication. The industry partner will also contribute through the engine conversion technology for laboratory and field tests, all engine testing data results obtained to date, and significant ethanol fuel supplies. The Dalby Town Council, in its bid to enhance the economic and environmental sustainability of their region is committed to hosting the field trials. This has been negotiated on behalf of QUT by A/Prof David Hood. On behalf of the industry partner (AET), Mr A Spock will facilitate this as part of the research in the latter part of the project including a regional analysis of diesel use and the potential for ethanol replacement, negotiation with local businesses and interested parties regarding participation with field trials in year 3 (including negotiations with Dalby BioRefinery for the supply of ethanol with controlled water content) and local facilitation of the field trials in Year 3. The inkind contribution also includes the use of local compression ignition engines and fuel for the purpose of the trials. QUT already has developed a deep relationship with AET and a Memorandum of Understanding exists covering a range of issues around this project and other future development of this technology, most importantly covering intellectual property issues. This project is expected to cement and further develop a long-term alliance between all organisations.
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