News

‘Wonderfuel’ military invention scoops award

A unique waterproof biofuel for military rations cookers called ‘FireDragon’ has scooped up an innovation prize from the respected Wales Quality Centre.

‘FireDragon’ - Waterproof Biofuel for Military Rations Cookers

 

‘FireDragon’ was developed by Cardiff-based BCB International Ltd; a long-established designer and manufacturer of specialist survival and protective equipment for the defence industry.  ‘FireDragon’ is a groundbreaking and patented eco-friendly solid flammable biofuel.

Many NATO forces  currently issue hexamine fuel to their troops for cooking in the field and are looking to move to a replacement fuel due to the dangers that hexamine presents to the health of soldiers. Hexamine is a potentially dangerous and outdated substance; burning it gives off cyanide.   BCB International Ltd, believe that their alcohol-based alternative fuel, ‘FireDragon’, will prove popular with soldiers on patrol who need to heat up their rations quickly without producing and inhaling toxic fumes.

Speaking after receiving the award, BCB’s Managing Director, Andrew Howell said: “We are delighted to have been awarded the innovation prize in recognition of our efforts to bring to market a truly unique product.  We worked tirelessly for the last five years to develop a green and clean solid military grade biofuel.

“The ‘FireDragon’ fuel is good news for troops. It will enable soldiers to cook their meals and make their brews with a safer and cleaner fuel than traditional military rations fuel blocks like hexamine.  Our fuel is non-toxic, non-drip and made from 100% natural ingredients, including ethanol sourced from UK grown grain stocks. The FireDragon fuel can be packed with rations which will help Militaries reduce their logistics costs.”

Mr. Howell went on to explain how the fuel is more than a match for similar alternative fuels: “One tablet of FireDragon fuel (27 grams) can boil 500 ml of water in 5-6 minutes; that’s at least two minutes faster than competitors’ similar products.  It can even be ignited whilst wet, something unique to FireDragon.

“Wherever they operate, whether in driving rain, the freezing arctic or searing heat, the fuel will enable soldiers to heat their rations whenever required.”

Share this article:

Contact

Make an Enquiry

We will protect your privacy - the data you provide on this contact form will only be forwarded to the intended recipient.

Contact Details

Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate
Cardiff
United Kingdom

+44 29 2043 3700
+44 29 2043 3701

info@bcbin.com

List Your Company Design Agency