Novel high-efficiency pump architecture for stepless transmission and mechanical energy recovery
PHR-1 is a patent-pending mechanical power-transfer and energy recuperation architecture built around a novel high-efficiency rotary vane pump with a new vane sealing and guidance principle. The system enables stepless and bidirectional power transmission (−∞ to +∞ ratio), high pressure stability from low rotational speeds, and direct mechanical flywheel energy storage without electrical conversion. By eliminating repeated electro-mechanical energy conversions, PHR-1 targets significant reductions in system losses and improved efficiency under variable load cycles typical for mobile machinery and hybrid platforms. Initial analytical modelling indicates potential round-trip mechanical storage efficiency above 80% at system level, subject to validation.
Current work focuses on analytical modelling and feasibility validation. Methodology includes kinematic and fluid-dynamic modelling of vane behavior, volumetric efficiency estimation under variable pressure regimes, and loss mapping across operating envelopes. Planned validation steps include controlled bench-scale prototype testing, efficiency benchmarking against conventional hydraulic pump–motor systems, and integration simulations for selected use cases (e.g., mobile machinery duty cycles). Next steps involve industrial feasibility collaboration, prototype fabrication (~50k EUR budget scope), and third-party technical validation to de-risk performance assumptions prior to licensing or co-development.
About Novatorq
Novatorq is a technology company that provides mechanical power flow and efficiency solutions. The company focuses on the development of specialized hardware platforms, including the PHR-1, a patented rotary vane system designed for use in high-efficiency pumps and drivetrain applications. By leveraging these proprietary designs, Novatorq aims to achieve significant energy recovery improvements in industrial and mechanical systems.
The company's work is relevant to engineering and manufacturing sectors seeking to optimize energy consumption and mechanical performance. Novatorq positions itself as an innovator in power transmission, providing advanced technological components intended to enhance the efficiency of complex machinery. Its development efforts are centered on creating components that allow for higher energy efficiency compared to traditional mechanical designs.
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