History
Cambustion is an independent, private company formed in 1987 by a research group who were working at Cambridge University Engineering Department. The idea arose to fit a miniature FID operating at sub-atmospheric pressure with a capillary sample tube, thereby yielding a very fast response time. This instrument, when fitted to an engine exhaust, could record HC emissions on millisecond timescales.
The first product was the HFR100 fast FID. Over the years, this has undergone four major revisions and the current HFR500 system was introduced in 1998.
Other fast response analyzers were developed using similar techniques but based on the standard detection principles which are known to the engineering community (e.g. Chemiluminescence Detector for NO and Non-Dispersive Infra-Red for CO and CO2).
The DMS500 fast particulate spectrometer (first available 2002) offers real time particle size and number data during transient engine operation. This is based on the principle of differential mobility classification.
The CSV500 high speed sampling valve was developed to address the increasing need to understand cylinder contents on a cycle-by-cycle basis. Coupled with Cambustion fast gas analysers, it allows measurements of EGR ratio, HC concentration and in-cylinder NOx formation.
The most recent addition to the range, the Diesel Particulate Generator, offers a complete DPF testing solution without requiring an engine. By providing a diesel fuelled means of loading and regenerating DPFs, the DPG displaces expensive engine test facilities.
In addition Cambustion has offered engineering services to the automotive industry since 1991. A key element of our success has been the development of our in-house transient dynamometer control software to complement our fast analyser technology. Our initial activity focussed on gasoline emissions issues but recent years have seen a steady increase in diesel engine testing and development.
Careers at Cambustion
Cambustion has a pleasant and friendly work environment and we offer a range of benefits to our employees. These include:
- Profit sharing scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Childcare voucher scheme.
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (unless otherwise indicated).
- Flexible working hours (unless otherwise indicated)
Quality
Cambustion is certified for ISO 9001:2000 (certificate number FS 73100).
Ford Motor Company's Q1 Quality Standard (Engine Design & Development).
Environmental
ISO 14001:2004 (certificate number EMS 74721).
Operations Policy
Cambustion Ltd. is a World Leader in the production of emissions analysers and the supply of engine research services. We enjoy a reputation for excellence and customer focus in all aspects of our business. Unlike many businesses, financial growth is not our top priority. We view financial stability as a platform from which we can encourage intellectually interesting and stimulating work for our employees. The creative environment that results not only helps us to maintain our competitive edge, but also enables individual development. The formula seems to have worked so far because low staff turnover is a noticeable feature of our company.
In order to maintain and improve our business, we require that all staff adhere to this policy and its supporting documentation.
The application of our products and services results in an improvement to the environment. Therefore it is vital that our operations do not unnecessarily degrade the environment we share with others.
This Operational Manual establishes and documents routines and guidance for our core activities. By adhering to these methods of working, we lay the foundation for monitoring and improving them, thereby bettering our operations both in terms of efficiency and environmental impact. Our business planning includes consideration of the environmental life-cycle of our products and services.
We operate strictly within relevant legislation and regulations including environmental, health and safety, product and employment related legislation. All staff are encouraged to recommend or suggest improvements to these established practices my means of the reporting channels established within the operations manual. By following this policy the company seeks to achieve continual improvement in all key activities. It is our policy to periodically set and review operational objectives; this will allow us to monitor and improve our key activities.
The company will always trade with equal integrity to both customers and suppliers alike, for the benefit of all our trading partners and the greater good of the environment and society. We will gladly share environmental information with our trading partners or the public at large.
(Version: 1.0, 1st June 2002)
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