Engineering students experience innovation first-hand at JCB

At Harper Adams University, Engineering students are encouraged to explore the technologies shaping the future of industry.
 
During a recent visit to an event hosted by JCB, students had the opportunity to see first-hand how innovation is driving the transition to sustainable power, with the unveiling of JCB’s groundbreaking hydrogen combustion engine for heavy machinery.

Final year Engineering Student, Elliot Stockwell posted to his LinkedIn saying: “We got to witness the reveal of their new inline 4-cylinder hydrogen engine. A testament to the depth of engineering expertise right here in the British Midlands.

“The highlight for me was learning about the Bonneville land-speed record announcement, by using two of these engines combined for 1,600hp, as well as 4WD, 6-speed sequential. and a quarter ton of ice to cool it per run. Jaw-dropping stuff.” 

Engineering Course Manager, James Croxford said: “It was an absolute honour for Harper Adams University engineering students to be on the front row (literally) at JCB yesterday, as they announce their return to Bonneville! It's amazing to reflect on how our graduates, placement students, and final-year student projects have all helped support the development of what is a potentially revolutionary technology!” 

Fourth year student, Archie Maclean added: “JCB are building a hydrogen combustion engine that will power their 350mph land speed record attempt. I got to see it yesterday. 

“It was amazing and inspiring to see what high level engineering and problem solving is going on within JCB Powertrain's department to bring the hydrogen combustion engine to life. Whilst also walking us down the route that led to hydrogen combustion engines being their view of the future. 

“Let's see if they beat the diesel max's land speed record of 350mph with their new hydrogen engines and redesigned car!”