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Qnergy PowerGen ◊ Extreme Reliability ◊ Low Maintenance ◊ High Efficiency ◊ Low Cost Unattended Remote Power Solutions for the O&G Industry
Qnergy PowerGen
◊ Extreme Reliability ◊ Low Maintenance ◊ High Efficiency ◊ Low Cost
Unattended Remote Power Solutions for the O&G Industry
45 Years of Designing and Producing Stirling-based Devices
Working with NASA “Curiosity” landed on Mars Aug 2012 carrying two Stirling devices by Qnergy’s sister company
o Ricor a leader in Stirling Technology holds more than 30% global market share (thermal infrared imaging)
o Over 2.5 million operating hours using Stirling Engine Technology in power-generation applications
o State-of-the-art , high precision, manufacturing plant in Ogden, Utah, USA.
Working with the US Army Military Grade Power Plant – Utah (Tooele) – 420 operating units
Mature Production LineOver 15,000 units per year production capacity
Qnergy Headquarters
Utah USA based facility specializing in design, high volume, and lean manufacturing of Free Piston generators
$300 Million invested in technology infrastructure
60,000 Sq. feet Manufacturing Facility
Over 220 years of combined experience in high volume manufacturing and engineering
Reliability Demonstration Site
Qnergy’s Unique Generator Platform
Up to 30% thermal-to-electric efficiencyAdaptable to almost any fuel or heat sourceNo Service
Best in Class Technology
Zero Maintenance
Sealed EngineNo rubbing partsLong Life
Ease of Integration
Simple Design (only 66 parts)
Small Footprint and Low Weight Comply to both CE and UL certifications
Flexible AC/DC power outputsSingle engine capacity up to 7,100 Watt
Flexible Power
Interfaces
Heat Source
ElectricityOut
Heat Out
Linear Alternator
Cooling
Maintenance Free Generator
Extensive Integration Experience
One GeneratorMultiple Applications
Millions of Operating Hours
Remote Power O&G
Remote Power Telecom
CSP applications
SmartBoiler – mCHP solutions
Biomass – wood pellet boilers
PowerGen – Remote Power
Design PhilosophyDispatchable and flexible power solution for a variety of power-needs marked by extreme reliability and low maintenance
- all for competitive cost of ownership -
Core TechnologyThe SmartGen is based on the Qnergy Free Piston Stirling Engine (FPSE) with proven legacy in Military and Space applications.
o Zero Maintenance Generator
o ◊ Friction-Free ◊ No Rotating Parts ◊ Sealed
o Highly Reliable in Harsh Environments
o High Electrical Efficiency
o Multi-Fuel Capacity
PowerGen – Select Applications
o Cathodic Protection
o Instrumentation and metering for pipeline and well-pad
o Artificial-lift equipment
o Communication and SCADA systems
o Monitoring and site control
o Lighting, security and safety equipment
o Renewable power backup and buffer
PowerGen Key Specifications
Generator Design Life 10 - 15 years
Fuel Type NG; LPG; Propane; Unprocessed Gas
Fuel SupplyNG, 3-50 psiPropane, 2-30 psi
Max Fuel ConsumptionNG 105 m³/day
Propane 40 gal/day
Operating Temperature -4°F to 122°F / -20°C to +50°C (-40°C option available)
Altitude 5,000ft @ full power (higher will de-rate at 5% per 1000ft)
Operating mode• Continuous pre-set power
• Cycling battery charger
• Conditional response-based logic
Output Power up to 5650 Watt
Output Voltage 120VAC-240VAC @ 50Hz/60Hz (24VDC / 48VDC available)
Service Cycle Annual Inspection
Certification UL2200, ANSI Z21.10.3
Power Output Options:
Heat Recovery Options:
✓ Detachable hot-air heat recovery unit✓ Liquid loop recovery as an option ✓ Heat Supply Ratio of x2.5 – 3.5 of power✓ Controllable supply temperatures
PowerGen Size Specification
PowerGen – Key Component Overview
AIR FILTER
GAS PRESSUREREGULATOR
BATTERY
CAVITY BURNER
WATER COOLEDEXHAUST DUCT
ENGINE-GENERATOR
GENERATOR Heat Rejection Unit
Expansion Reservoir
Level Sensor
Fan Divider
Cooling LiquidPump
PowerGen Proven Maturity
o Intense In-house Testing: various geographic and climate areas, margin, and advanced HALT durability testing.
o MTBF reliability lab testing: multiple continuously running indoor and outdoor PowerGen units under range spectrum testing.
o Multiple field unit installations and field M&V sites.
Application ICCP - Cathodic Protection
Power Load 3800 Watts
Fuel Pipeline Natural Gas
Configuration 240VAC 1P, (120VAC <–> 120VAC phase to phase)
Location Rocky Mountains - USA
Pipeline Integrity - ICCP
Pipeline Metering
Application Fuel Metering / SCADA Station
Power Load 900 Watts (Smartgen replaces x2 TEGS)
Fuel Pipeline Natural Gas
Configuration Battery Assisted Power Supply (BAPS) 24Vdc + 240Vac Heater
Location British-Columbia, Canada
Application ICCP - Cathodic Protection
Power Load 2500 Watts (Rectifier 50V / 50A), unit set @ 3200 Watt
Fuel Pipeline Natural Gas
Configuration Phase to ground 240Vac
Location Uintah Basin - USA
Pipeline Integrity - ICCP
Railway light switch station
Application Railway light switching and control
Power Load Average of 325 Watts
Fuel Propane
Configuration Cycle Battery Charger (replacing a 12Vdc solar array)
Location Pacific Northwest - USA
18Remote Lodge PowerApplication Backup power for mountain facility
Power Load 6000 Watt
Fuel Pipeline Natural Gas
Configuration HVDC to 3P SMA grid tie inverter + battery backup
Location Wasatch Mountain Range - USA
Interim Performance Data • 24/7 operating profile• Average engine power of 6000Watts• Daily NET power production of 130 kW-hr • 48Vdc battery bank maintained continuously @ full charge
Daily:130 kW-hr
PowerGen Primary Features
o Price: x7 times less expensive (cost per Watt) than TEGs
o Efficiency: x7 times more efficient than TEGs
o Maintenance: zero cost for lubricants, logistics and waste recycling
o Operation: no reliability reduction for multiple start-stops or continuous operation.
o Installation: small footprint and installation profile
o Fuel: can operate on multiple types of fuels at differing caloric values
o Functionality & Flexibility: Modular power, Smart logic, Communication and
Control
Bringing a power pole to where you need it…
Thank You.
