Equipment News & Updates September 2008

We have now had several successful runs of the prototype precipitator during late August and early September 2008.  Indications are very good and hearten us to believe that our machine will continue to run properly, as it has run well for several weeks now. As you may already know, we have had to disassemble and rebuild the current prototype precipitator numerous times during the past nine months.  Each time, we encountered technical challenges in the prototype’s construction that required further modifications. 

While these delays have been a source of irritation and frustration for everyone, there has never been a question or issue as to the viability of our patented process.  We have been making progress in making the machine work properly and the experience that we have gained will be put to good use in the fabrication of future models.

During the course of these modifications we have had to bore new holes through the many layers (including stainless steel and titanium layers) enabling us to pull the layers more tightly together at crucial spots.  We have welded some layers together and have welded stainless steel and titanium pipes into their sockets (as opposed to rubber-like seals and CPVC pipes), reducing the number of potential leak points.  Where welding was not an option, we were pleased to find a more effective and less expensive sealing material for the layers.

We believe that we have solved those main issues with the current prototype which were those construction challenges which caused fluids to cross over between chambers when not intended.  Again we must give ample credit to the hard work of David, our Director of Operations, and the small cadre of dedicated volunteer helpers whose names have already been mentioned in the previous two newsletters. 

We now believe that our prototype is ready and that it can reliably generate product as circumstances require.  In the mean time, we must begin a series of tests as we incrementally vary one-by-one the numerous input variables of the machine.  These tests will allow us to more accurately design a large production plant.

We also made a modification in one of the outer chambers where a build up of foam was causing us to shut down the prototype prematurely.  This modification brought the foam issue completely under control.  During this particular modification, while we had the chamber open, we also made changes which ensure better mixing of ingredients in the fluid, assuring that the mixture in the chamber remains as rich as possible.  Most recently during a downtime period we modified the overhead structure of the machine by removing a portion of the frame and repositioning the electrical bus which had been making assembly and disassembly very difficult.

Another recent accomplishment was the long anticipated arrival of the enhanced centrifuge, which arrived during the week August 18, 2008.  This enhanced version was successfully installed and is now in operation.  This machine can spin 35% faster than the previous version.  It also has an improved product ejection mechanism.  More succinctly, this centrifuge has faster output and increases product concentration (less fluid).

Over a Dozen Applications and Counting

Lee Maddan, when not busy with the refinements in the prototype, has continued to meet with various doctors, scientists and military specialists who have expressed interest in one or more applications of our primary product.  There is really more activity in this regard than most of us would imagine.

At last count, Lee was pursuing over a dozen different possible applications of our primary product with numerous agencies and/or officials.  For many of these potential uses, product testing is being conducted not at our expense, but by the laboratories with which we have developed very good relationships.

It would be premature and speculative to say when this research will yield a paying customer.  But Lee has successfully placed many hot irons in the fire so to speak and by keeping the embers burning red by ceaselessly fanning the flames, we can hope that something good will happen soon.  At the very least we do have numerous anecdotal accounts from people who have benefited significantly from our primary product.

Reminder: 2008 Annual Meeting

Don’t forget: the Annual Meeting will be held in Fort Walton Beach on Friday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m.  Be there to get the up-to-the-minute scoop on all the details.  If you are unable to attend, be sure to appoint your proxy.