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Introduction
Highlights:• Founded in 2005• Approx. 50 Employees • Patented & Patent-Pending Technology• Headquarters - Reno, Nevada • EU Sales and Service - Munich, Germany• Joint Venture, Sales – Potsdam, Germany
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ElectraTherm’s Heat-to-Power Generator
Exploits low grade waste heat
Produces 400/480V, 3phase, 50 or 60Hz power
Modular and Commercially Mobile:
Weight: 7,000-7,800 lbs. (3,175-3,540 kg)Dimensions: 6.5 ft. wide 8 ft. long x 7.5 ft tall (2 x 2.5 x 2.3 m)
Patented technologies enable:
• Low maintenance
• No oil pump, no oil changes, no gearbox
• Off the shelf components & simple design
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Commercialized Product Ready to Ship
• 19 operational machines• Achieved 45,000 hrs runtime• Monitoring fleet performance + R&D testing• Optimized design turn complete • Building a backlog through distributor network
ElectraTherm’s 4-bay test cell.
IP, Advantages and Working ParametersPatented ORC TechnologyOwned and licensed patents issued and pending worldwide for core technology and innovative applications
Robust, Proven HardwarePatented Expander Rotor Profile:
- Allows “wet” operation- Rotates at 4300-4800 rpm- Variable output range
…to produce a range of outputUp to 65kW Currently65kW+ in Development
Accepts a range of input parameters…170gpm @ 190-240°F (7-13 l/s @ 88-116°C )on the hot side200gpm @ 40-100°F (10-15 l/s @ 4-38°C)for condensing
Opportunity: Waste Heat From Stationary Engines
33% Effective Power
5% Friction Losses
27% Coolant
35% Exhaust Gas
WASTE HEAT
100,000+ Stationary Internal Combustion EnginesInstalled Worldwide
.5-2 MW, Continuous Duty
Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) converts waste heat to electricity
WASTE HEAT
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Market Focus
Waste Heat Sources:Stationary or Marine EnginesOil and Gas Process HeatOther Process Waste HeatDown Cycle Condensing
Renewable Heat Sources:Biomass BoilersGeothermal/Oil & Gas WellsSolar Thermal
Project Values
+ Better fuel/power/emissions output ratios = ↑ Efficiency
+ Distributed Power Generation+ CHP potential
Biogas in Austria
Site: Inning, AustriaGross Power Output Avg: 18-32kWTotal Runtime: 7,025 Hours Thermal Heat Input: 260 - 450kWt Hot Water Input Range: 82-93°CHot Water Flow: 3.15-8.21 l/s
Internal Combustion Engines
Site: East Texas, USAGross Power Output Avg: 28kWTotal Run Time: 5,238 HoursThermal Heat Input: 235 - 450kWt Hot Water Input Range: 82 - 88°C Hot Water Flow: 12.6 l/sDirect Condenser: Ambient air temp from -1-38°C; avg is 21°C
“Natural gas compressor stations powered by internal combustion engines are located all over North America, and these waste heat streams can be captured to generate additional power and cool the engine at the same time,” - Loy Sneary, President, Gulf Coast Green Energy
Biogas in GermanySite: Trechwitz, GermanyGross Power Output Avg: 30-35kWeTotal Runtime: 1,787 Hours Thermal Heat Input: 375 - 450kWt Hot Water Input Range: 90-95°CHot Water Flow: 39 m3/hourAmbient Temperature: 0-15°C
Biogas in Czech RepublicSite: Brno, Czech Rep.Gross Power Output Avg: 28-37kWeTotal Runtime: 5,497 Hours Thermal Heat Input: 375-500kWt Hot Water Input Range: 87-93°CHot Water Flow: 35 m3/hourAmbient Temperature: 0-20°C
Solar Thermal
Gross Power Output Avg: 18kW Thermal Heat Input: 200 - 400kW Hot Water Input Range: 170 - 225°F Hot Water Flow: 185 GPM Cold Water Input: 80-100°FCold Water Flow: 220 GPM
"We plan to scale up this promising project in the future. We are excited to be part of the first group in our region researching on the viability of converting low-grade small-scale solar thermal energy to electric power.“
- Tolga Torun, METU Northern Cyprus Campus
Example: East Cyprus, Turkey
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ElectraTherm awarded $982,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Small-scale power generation from co-produced geothermal fluids
Oil & Gas Co-Production
Site: Laurel, MississippiGross Power Output Avg: 22kWTotal Run time: 1,136 Hours (Completed Demo)Thermal Heat Input: 500kWt Hot Water Input Range: 96°C Hot Water Flow: 7.6 l/sAmbient Temp Range: 16-41°C
Mobility: Green Machine and air condenser loaded on a truck bed to remote location
Ease of Installation: Install time took 50 hours and could have been halved without wait times
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Two Projects with the Department of Defense: Ongoing
Goal is High Efficiency, Containerized, Prime Power + ORC Integration
Project 1 Timeline: Q3-Q4 2012Project 2 Timeline: Q1-Q2 2013 –
Design, Build Q3 - Operational
CONFIDENTIAL
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Result: High Efficiency, Containerized, Prime Power + ORC Integration
U.S. Department of Defense Funded40 Foot ISO Container Package
Roof Mounted• Air cooled condenser• Exhaust gas heat exchanger• Emissions package TBD
Benefits• Fully integrated high efficiency (10%-15%) package• Easily transportable• Limited site construction• Very repeatable
Internal• Reciprocating engine• Switch gear and controls• Series 4000 Green Machine• Electric motor driven radiator package• Fuel tank• Interconnect plumbing
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ElectraTherm’s Heat to Power Generator Delivers:
• Distributed, renewable power production
• Ease of installation, operation and maintenance
• Low operational costs with strong ROI
• Robust, reliable, off-the-shelf components
• A modular solution that can scale to the heat source
• Digital controls with remote monitoring & standard interface
In Summary
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The Green Machine
ElectraTherm, [email protected]
775.398.4680
NCET2009 Green Company
of the Year
THE WALL STREET JOURNALInternational Innovation Award
Energy 2009
Popular Science Best of 2008 Green Technology
Geothermal Energy Association Best of Show;
Best Scientific Paper 2007