Thermal Tech

Issue #1:

For electrical power, our goal was -- and is -- not to follow the currently well-beaten paths.  We are looking for new approaches in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, since heat and motion are traditional sources of energy. 

Our initial focus was on determining where the “gaps” were.  Where are there available, accessible, low-cost sources of energy that are not currently being tapped?  This led us to waste heat and geothermal heat – two true sweet spots.  And our name.  We have patents in this area.

The DOE has estimated that if waste heat from industrial processes alone could be converted to electricity it would amount to 5 times current US consumption. And geothermal potential, depending on assumptions, could significantly increase capacity.

But there is much more.  We continue our search, seeking to improve the economics of energy production while avoiding contaminating the environment.  One of our fundamental principles is that a polluting process is an inefficient and wasteful process.

Finally, we are looking for novel solutions – ideally, breakthroughs.

Issue #2:

For pure water, our goal was -- and is -- to be open to all possible methods to produce clean H2O.  It is not surprising that heat and/or electrical power is a component of most solutions, from evaporative distillation to reverse osmosis.  Solutions to Issue #1 can help.

Economics, ability to scale, and environmental impacts are key factors.

Here again, we have minimal interest in tweaking current technology around the edges.  We live on a planet where over 70% of the surface is covered by water.  A true breakthrough is needed.