Ionic Gasification: Pure Syngas for Electricity, Hydrogen, and Fuel Production at Small Scale Presentation to North American Waste-To-Energy Conference 2019 by Abraham E. Haspel, Ph.D. April 2, 2019
Presentation Outline 1. What We Do 2. Who We Are 3. Who We Work With 4. How Ionic Gasification Works -- What Makes Ionic Gasification Unique 5. Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going DISCLAIMER The information contained in this presentation is intended solely for your personal reference. Such information is subject to change without notice, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it may not contain all material information concerning Cogent Energy Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) . The Company makes no representation regarding, and assumes no responsibility or liability for, the accuracy or completeness of, or any errors or omissions in, any information contained herein. In addition, the information contains projections and forward-looking statements that may reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These views are based on current assumptions which are subject to various risks and which may change over time. No assurance can be given that future events will occur, that projections will be achieved, or that the Company’s assumptions are correct. It is not the intention to provide, and you may not rely on this presentation as providing, a complete or comprehensive analysis of the Company's financial or trading position or prospects. This presentation does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or financial instruments or to provide any investment service or investment advice, and no part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract, commitment or investment decision in relation thereto.
Cogent’s Game Changing Solution The HelioStorm ™ Gasifier The HelioStorm ™ Gasifier economical ly converts even small amounts of feedstock into syngas comprised solely of CO and H 2 , on-site and on-demand – at temperatures reaching 10,000⁰C . As part of an end-to-end system, Cogent’s proprietary HelioStorm Gasifier delivers on-site waste conversion capabilities for small-scale waste producers in numerous markets worldwide. Farms Hospitals Industrial Military Mining Remote Resorts Ships Parks Installations Sites Communities
Cogent Leadership Policymakers, Scientists, Entrepreneurs Dr. Abraham Haspel , CEO Dr. Mark Frankel , COO • Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, • Founder and managing partner, U.S. Department of Energy Healthcare Executive Partners • Former Chairman, Climate Technology Initiative, UN • Founder and CTO, QuiqMeds • PhD, Biochemistry, Thomas Jefferson University Framework Convention on Climate Change • PhD, Economics, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Peter Kong , CTO • Inventor, HelioStorm technology Cogent Energy Systems, Inc. • Former Principal Scientist, Idaho National Laboratory Company Profile • PhD, Metallurgy and Materials Science, University of Minnesota • Privately-held corporation • Headquarters in Merrifield, Virginia Mr. Douglas Russell , Chief • Research and Development facility in Business Development Officer Idaho Falls, Idaho • Former Director General, Air Pollution Prevention • Established 2012 Directorate of Environment Canada • Former President, Global Change Strategies International, leading Canadian energy consultancy • BSc. and MPA, Dalhousie University
Creare, LLC Engineering Excellence since 1960 Services Applied Research Prototype Design and Fabrication Analysis and Modeling Laboratory and Field Testing Advanced Manufacturing Industries Aerospace and Defense Computers and Electronics Energy and Environment Manufacturing and Process Relevant Commercialization Experience
Acknowledged Innovation U.S. Navy, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants Selected for Phase I Award (base and option) in partnership with Creare, engineering R&D firm. • Demonstrated efficacy of small-scale WTE. • Tests on solid wastes resulted in remarkably clean syngas capable of powering existing military generators, without creating hazardous by-products. Selected for Phase II Award (base and option) with Creare to fabricate complete WTE system (expected completion Q2 2019). • System will convert up to 4 tons per day of mixed waste. • Used in standard military generators, expected to produce ~800kWh of net electricity per waste ton. U.S. Department of Energy One of seven projects selected as a High Impact Project for U.S. grid modernization • National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Energy Systems Integration Facility (Golden, CO) Awarded Small Business Voucher to partner with Idaho National Laboratory, one of the nation’s premier technology and science labs. One of 37 projects selected nationwide from pool of 700 applicants. • Bioenergy Project: Optimizing Bioenergy Feedstock Preparation and Formats for Use in Small-Scale Gasification Systems • Awarded User Facility Agreement at Idaho National Laboratory to study size and moisture content of feedstocks for the HelioStorm.
What Is “Ionic” Gasification? • Over 10,000°C at the core - entire interior Processing Zone Temperatures of the processor is a plasma reaction zone for WTE Technologies • Processing zone contains hyper-energetic gaseous ions , accelerating conversion process • Vaporizes all feedstock , including carbon • Transforms water into high-energy oxygen and hydrogen radicals and ions, rather than lower-energy steam Once immersed in the Ionic Gasification zone, waste spontaneously and completely breaks all the way down to individual atoms and ions
Cogent’s Vertical Drop-Through Design • Plasma field fills entire internal volume Feedstock • Feedstock falls through, fully immersed in hyper-high temperature (~10,000 o C) reaction zone , spontaneously breaking down into individual atoms and ions • Modular design of paired electrodes creates a cascade of energy that reduces total input power consumption and generates a surplus of energy product • Independent 3rd party tests at INL & Atlantic Analytical Laboratory have shown the syngas to Syngas be free of: o Long-chain hydrocarbons Residue o Contaminant chemicals, emissions, pollutants
Proprietary Technology: Real World System in Idaho Falls Exclusive Licenses - Idaho National Lab Cogent Energy Systems is the exclusive worldwide licensee of the underlying gasification technology patents developed by CTO Peter Kong while at the Idaho National Laboratory Independent Patents – Cogent’s New IP One patent issued for intellectual property developed during Cogent’s R&D phase, while others patent applications are in pending status
Example Deployed System Layout
Recent Development Timeline 2018-2019 Navy SBIR Phase II 2017 Commercial- Navy SBIR scale Unit Phase I Constructed, Testing & Tested, and 2016 Design Demonstrated Upgrades R&D Unit Using R&D Fielded Unit Proof-of- Concept Demonstration
Current Generation System Prepared feed, syngas flare - Testing Underway
Summary of Material Processing Tests • Flour and sugar • Shredded poplar wood • Corn stover • Pyrolysis oil • Hog feed • Simulated MSW (poplar, corn stover, hog feed, plastic, glass, and aluminum) • Real MSW products from city in California • Plastic waste • Construction and demolition (C&D) waste ------ Successfully tested various sizes (up to ½”) and moisture contents (up to 50%)
Syngas Composition Measured Syngas Composition Syngas Molar Concentration Feed Material H 2 CO CO 2 CH 4 > CH 4 O 2 MSW (composition #1) 55.10% 38.30% 6.60% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% MSW (composition #2) 47.00% 44.60% 5.10% 0.00% 0.00% 3.20% Woody Biomass 48.30% 47.80% 2.70% 0.00% 0.00% 1.20% Corn Stover 48.30% 50.00% 1.70% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% C&D Waste 46.30% 51.00% 2.73% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% High-quality syngas produced consistently without toxic byproducts or carbonaceous residue
Inorganic Residue
Projected Energy and Power Balances Results of SBIR-funded analysis and testing yield projected 780kWh net exportable electricity per ton of standard-composition MSW input. Energy Balance for Power Balance for One Ton of MSW 3.5 TPD of MSW This projection varies considerably depending on: • energy and moisture content of feedstock • energy consumption requirements of front-end and back-end system components • conversion efficiency from syngas to electricity.
Next Steps Complete Testing and Optimization of Existing System Integrate Feedstock Preparation (shredder) and Electricity Generation (genset) Empirically Determine Energy Balance and Demonstrate Long-Term Run Properties Deliver Systems to Military and Commercial Customers
Thank You & Questions Abraham E. Haspel, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer O: +1 (202) 640-2558 M: +1 (202) 412-0869 E: ahaspel@cogentenergysytems.com cogentenergysystems.com
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