Experience |
Prototyping For rapid delivery of functional prototypes |
Using
a pragmatic approach and traditional engineering techniques we can produce
simple prototypes very rapidly. This picture shows a concept car in production
which was to use 60% of standard components from a mid Suisse saloon to
create an extreme show car. |
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Engine development From base engine design to OBD/EOBD systems, petrol and Diesel calibration and performance tuning |
The personnel in RHEL have racked up many years in powertrain development for OEMs and small high performance tuning companies alike. Experience in particular revolves around performance and emission tuning to Euro and US standards. Both petrol and Diesel engines are catered for as well as alternatives such as LPG. |
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Control systems Engine, transmission and whole vehicle control system design and procurement. |
System requirements specification Supplier management. Cost reduction Feature development. Application management. |
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Alternative fuels LPG, CNG and mixed fuel systems design, implementation and development. |
Business planning Product analysis and development Supplier assessment and quality monitoring Fitter and dealer training |
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Transmission Automatic and semi auto gearbox control systems design and calibration |
In 1999 we developed our SAGS transmission control system for sequential manual gearboxes. Soon after we created a system for electronically controlled Autos in conjunction with one of our key partners. |
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Race vehicles Race car preparation and event support. |
Engine build and calibration Saloon car race preparation Off road racer (see Tomcat section of this site) |
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Instrumentation and test From sensors, data logging and analysis right up to full program test planning and management. |
This
picture shows a transmission control test rig we created for our SAGS
system. We have Many years experience of test rig design, testing and
data analysis gained from various industry sectors from OEM to aftermarket
suppliers. |
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Engine test systems Complete implementation service for engine dyno design and project management |
RHEL has in the past been responsible for engine testing facilities creation, including business planning, facilities design, supplier management, commissioning and training. We also have extensive experience of engine testing gained with OEM facilities as well as simple installations for the after market suppliers. |
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High power Diesel Performance tuning for demanding applications using the latest fuel systems technology. |
RHEL has been involved in race tuning Land Rover Diesels for over four years. Recently we have been involved in the next generation Diesel fuel systems and assisting OEM development projects. |
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Off road vehicles From component design to whole vehicle design |
Many
years of experience with bikes, cars and trucks in most off road environments
gives RHEL the ability to assist in any off road vehicle project. |
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Military Classic military vehicle restoration and also conversions. |
The
picture shows an Alvis Stalwart that was restored and used for heavy vehicle
trialling and also a friends wedding! |