Conversion Kits (Rich-to-Lean Burn Natural Gas) - We offer conversion kits
which convert rich burning natural gas engines to lean burning natural gas engines.
The terms "rich-burn" and "lean-burn" refer to the air-to-fuel
ratio under which an engine is operating. An engine which is operating under
rich-burn conditions uses more fuel than an engine tuned to lean-burn. Therefore
it is desirable to tune an engine to lean-burn, which supplies less fuel to
the engine and reduces operating costs.
Conversion Kits (Diesel-to-Natural Gas) - Omnitek offers a solution to convert
diesel engines to operate on natural gas. This diesel-to-natural gas engine
conversion technology is the primary product offered by Omnitek. This product
is packaged in kit form and is offered in two basic variations. One is designed
to work on engines with a turbocharger and the other is designed to work on
engines without a turbocharger. Both kits are comprised of up to 20 individual
components depending on the particular engine specifications.
Diesel engines have a service life of up to 20 years and require regular engine
overhauls. A diesel to natural gas conversion is not unlike an engine overhaul.
Therefore, the Company's engine conversion system enables a fleet to "overhaul/convert"
its diesel engines into natural gas engines during its normally scheduled engine
overhaul, thereby reducing overall operating costs and emissions without losing
needed performance and adding in additional costs.
Natural gas conversions offer fleet operators the opportunity to secure their
investment and capitalize on the long-life of diesel engines.
On January 22, 2013, the EPA approved the Company's diesel-to-natural gas engine
conversion technology for the widely operated line of heavy-duty Navistar DT466E
and DT530E engines under the specific and rigorous criteria related to the agency's
Outside Useful Life definition.
On June 9, 2014, the EPA approved the Company's diesel-to-natural gas engine
conversion technology for the line of heavy-duty all Mack E7 electronic engines
up to model year 2006. The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions
to proceed in 49 States and covers 166 Mack E7 engine/model/power variations.
On September 11, 2014, the EPA provided a Certificate of Conformity applicable
for diesel-to-natural gas conversions of the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine
families for model years 1988 to 2009. The Certificate of Conformity allows
engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers the 11.1 liter, 12.7 liter,
and 14.0 DD60S engine models.
On April 23, 2015, the EPA provided a Certificate of Conformity applicable
for diesel-to-natural gas engine conversions of the popular Caterpillar C15
engine family for model years 1993 to 2006. The Certificate of Conformity allows
engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers the Caterpillar 3406E,
C15, C15 ACERT and C16 engine models.
In addition to the Conversion Kits, Omnitek sells the individual component
replacement parts for the conversion kits. The high-pressure natural gas filter
is our top-selling replacement part, which is also supplied to certain natural
gas vehicle manufacturers as original equipment ("OEM").
The key to the success of our technology is performance and reliability, which
is achieved using our patented fuel mixing device and our proprietary electronic
control unit which senses engine parameters in real time and instantly makes
fuel mixture adjustments to deliver the correct amount of fuel and the correct
ignition timing.
Omnitek does not perform installation of the conversion kits directly, but
rather trains dealers and sub-dealers around the world to perform the engine
conversions using our conversion kits. It takes four to five days of training
for a dealer or sub-dealer to become proficient to perform the engine conversion.
Most diesel engines can be converted by using one of our conversion kits, however,
there is no assurance that diesel vehicle owners will elect to convert their
diesel engines to operate on natural gas. Additionally, while the Company is
not aware of any other company offering a similar engine conversion kit for
heavy duty diesel engines at this time, one could be developed by a competitor
and there are no guarantees that the owners of the engines would choose the
Omnitek conversion kit to convert their engines.
New Natural Gas Engines - Under certain conditions it is not cost effective,
or technologically feasible, to convert a diesel engine to operate on natural
gas. Also, there are times when local emission standards may dictate the use
of highly sophisticated technology that cannot be easily retrofitted to an older
engine. Under those conditions, we can deliver a new purpose built natural gas
engine.
Natural Gas Components – Omnitek supplies natural gas engine management
components to OEM and aftermarket customers. The high-pressure natural gas filter
is used by several OE vehicle manufacturers around the world.