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Frank Dominic
Germano
Technologies based on
the work of Nikola Tesla and Viktor Schauberger
"Global Energy
Technologies, Inc"
Bladeless Disk, Vortex &
Implosion Technologies
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Background Information:
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The world's appetite for affordable energy continues to grow.
Advanced economies can afford to impose strict environmental standards and
either pay to import a substantial portion of their clean energy requirements or
use technology to clean their indigenous energy resources.
However, economic growth in developing countries is often powered by fuels
produced using readily available, low-quality, indigenous energy resources
(e.g., sub-bituminous coal, brown coal, lignite, peat, wood waste). As the
quality of the world's environment becomes an increasing concern, there is
international pressure to implement stringent environmental standards worldwide.
This will require new technologies and processes that will upgrade low-grade
energy resources to efficient, clean-burning fuels.
There is a vast market potential for technologies that convert low-quality
energy resources to high-quality energy products. In order to meet the
requirements of the United States Clean Air Act of 1990 within the next 10
years, there will be a 100 to 150 million ton per year market for compliance
coal in the United States that serves power generation and industrial facilities
where emissions are not scrubbed. This market is equally impressive abroad;
total world coal consumption in 2010 is forecast at 7.5 billion tons per year,
80 percent of which will be used outside the United States. Additionally, the
world market for renewable resource fuels (e.g., bagasse, biomass, municipal
solid waste, sludge, wood waste) is rapidly expanding as users recognize that
renewables have significant benefits that can result in long-term lower cost
service, less environmental degradation, and reduced risks. That's just the
start.
Over the past eight years, Frank Germano, Guy Letourneau, P.E., Larry Ortega,
Ron Bugaj, Esquire, Tom Theobald, and Martin Pisano (most
former members of "International Turbine & Power, LLC") have
positioned themselves for a role in the emerging worldwide market for solutions
that enhance energy output and preserve the environment. The problems to date have been dealing with “how” to harness
and use these energies in the most effective and cost-conscious manner. Enter Global Energy Technologies; Bladeless Disk, Vortex &
Implosion Technologies - with our Bladeless Disk
Technology (“BDT”), Implosion and Vortex Technologies (“InVAID”, and
“FreshCool” systems) - we can effectively utilize these improved fossil fuels
and natural resources to the fullest.
As a technology and marketing company, Global Energy Technologies, Inc. manages the affairs with a minimum of
full-time staff. The Company believes that the best management approach at this
time is to utilize consulting, subcontractor and strategic partner alliances to
supplement its management team and qualified board of directors, who also bring
diverse resources from which to draw. This approach allows access to highly
skilled individuals who would not be available as employees and organizations
that cannot fully dedicate their resources to. It also keeps fixed costs
under control. Mr. Frank Germano
is chief scientist and engineer, CEO Ron Bugaj, Esquire, handles the daily corporate business affairs,
and Larry Ortega takes lead as CFO and business management, Guy Letourneau, Tom
Theobald, and Martin Pisano handle the implementation of business development,
media, and practical design
programs, forming the core new company - all based on
designing and creating systems using the revolutionary concepts and ideas of
Viktor Schauberger and
Nikola
Tesla.
The applications listed below could be
implemented with very little investment monies. All technologies presented are
systems that we have previously worked on extensively. All applications are also
"Earth-Friendly" and would present an enormous advance in pollution free power
generation. We can provide the technology; we only await the necessary funding
from investors that are far-sighted enough to realize the implications of what
will happen if we DON'T do something soon.
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APPLICATIONS
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STEAM POWER; Geothermal And Solar Powered
systems:
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The BDT
(Bladeless Disk Turbine), powered by steam, generated from a solar intensifying
system, is an answer to "free" energy...Steam drives the BDT, which runs a generator, supplying
electricity...a Tesla-type pump re-circulates the water
supply...the initial cost of the equipment is minimal, owing to the relatively
low cost of the units. Also, this is steam driven system...which equates to zero
pollution, and it is 100% "off - grid" (no need for the electric , or gas
companies, here!). An added benefit of
such a system is the ability to desalinate water, thus, the system, by its very
nature, provides clean and pure drinking water.
Almost a quarter of the air
pollution today comes from the coal being burned to generate
electricity. Fuel consumption, resulting in air pollution and acid
rain, could be significantly reduced simply by replacing the
conventional blade steam turbines currently used by utilities with the
Bladeless Tesla Steam Turbine (BDT). This also would have the added
bonus of drastically reducing maintenance. But the real solution
lies in using low temperature wet steam occurring naturally from the
ground in the form of geothermal energy. This energy would
destroy a conventional bladed steam turbine, unless expensive steam
drying is employed. However, the Bladeless Tesla Steam Turbine (BDT) requires no drying and can be connected directly to the geothermal
source.
It has been estimated that the
geothermal potential in just Southern California alone,
could power the entire North American Continent with NO POLLUTION!
Add to this the large geothermal potential of Wyoming (think of the
geysers in "Yellowstone National Park" - that's geothermal energy),
Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, and you will begin to get the
picture of the enormous geothermal potential available in the
Northwestern states alone. Large oil companies have comprehended the
potential of geothermal energy and have purchased many of these large
tracks of prime geothermal land. Due to the revolutionary concepts
embodied in this engine, we can easily end the so called energy crisis
and dramatically reduce pollution. Even the vested energy interests are
beginning to understand that now is the time for change, realizing
their future health and wealth is directly linked to that of the
environment. Environmentally sensible usage of available resources -
"some fresh air for a dying planet"; Germano's credo.
This system, when adapted for Geothermal heat sources, is quite probably the
finest example of clean, non-polluting "green" power ever made available and
offered commercially. The Tesla-type system needs no other alterations to take
full advantage of geothermal steam sources. Whether coupled directly to the
steam source, or if water is fed down via piping into the earth and the
super-heated steam returning is used - Our systems can take the condensate or
the steam directly, with no dehydrator connected. Yes; that statement is correct
- our turbines can run through the entire adiabatic cycle (from water condensate
to steam to super-heated steam and back to water) without any damage to our
units. In fact, there are numerous advantages of allowing the turbine to run in
a water saturated state. The incredible fact is that there are so many spots on
the planet that can provide geothermal steam that we NEVER even had to use
fossil fuels to generate electricity. This system is a totally non-polluting,
sustainable, ecologically sensible electrical energy production solution.
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Home Power Generators; portable and stationary units
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With the BDT engine coupled to a
generator (50, 75 or 100 KW), your home or small business becomes the utility. After
installation, whenever your home's electrical needs fall below the unit's rated
output level, the surplus electricity is SOLD back to the utility company; in
essence, they send YOU a check in the mail. The BDT runs on propane or natural
gas (where available), or hydrogen gas, diesel, or standard pump gasoline. The
BDT engine utilizes this gas as fuel to provide electricity for power for your
house or small business. The emissions produced are rendered virtually contaminant free,
due to our revolutionary combustion process. With electricity being produced
on-site, transmission and distribution costs are reduced or eliminated, and both
economic and environmental benefits are achieved. As a bonus, surplus power could be sold into the
electrical grid, further improving the overall economics, as stated earlier. In
our portable models, you can take your "power" with you, which is great for
contractors, or second/vacation homeowners. These units are maintenance free,
extremely quiet, efficient, and, with the prices of natural gas and propane
(currently), the cost of operation is about one half that of using electricity
from the utility grid source. The units can also be used as a back-up power
generator, if utility grid connection is maintained.
After the events of August 14th and 15th, 2003
and 50 million people in the north eastern United States being left without
electricity, we should become seriously aware of our waning electrical utilities
ability to provide uninterrupted service. Currently, with the two most recent
natural disasters centering around Louisiana (Katrina) millions of people were
left without power. With the BDT power units being
installed at your location, your electricity needs are guaranteed. These systems
would also allow for "buffering" the utilities companies' lines - the units are
designed to sense a potential line volt failure and send additional electricity
into the system, thus preventing this situation from happening on a large scale
ever again. *This goes without saying that enough of our systems have been
installed in a given area.
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LANDFILL SITES & WASTE COAL; Total Waste-to-energy Systems: |
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As urban populations grow, the
treatment of the mass amounts of residential and commercial waste, often
referred to as "bio-mass" becomes increasingly difficult. Landfill and waste
disposal sites generate methane gas through the natural process of
bio-degeneration. The handling of this low grade gas is a problem to
municipalities and it is normally vented to the atmosphere. The BDT engine can
efficiently burn this poor quality methane as fuel and in doing so reduces harm
to the air quality as well as producing a revenue source - electricity. One of
our first units was fully tested "on-site" in New Jersey, proving our claims, are, in fact, valid.
It is entirely feasible, and practical to use Methane gas from landfills to
supply the gas to drive a Bladeless Disk Turbine (Tesla Turbine).
Considering
the vast amount of refuse (waste) being dumped in the United States, and
considering that this waste is useable, it would be a folly to simply let this
"free" source of energy go untouched. With the abundance of landfill locations,
and the methane gas that could be captured (the process of natural decay of
waste matter), we could quite easily meet our electrical needs simply by
installing Tesla Turbines throughout each landfill and use the methane gas to
fire high-efficiency combustors. The turbines would drive either DC or AC
generators. Power output would range from the lower end of 500 KW to a possible
2 Gigawatts.
New -
Global Energy Technologies is now in the process of packaging a complete
waste-to-energy waste remediation system. This system will incorporate the
revolutionary MagneGas Recycler - capable of converting any bio-mass, sewage,
sludge, or municipal landfill waste into MagneGas. The superior qualities of
MagneGas make this a truly environmentally friendly solution. Waste to energy.
The bi-product MagneGas can run power generators through the Tesla Turbine, fed
directly to the municipal infrastructure, or converted further to pure Hydrogen.
Contact us for more details. What does this do for the average town or city? It
means that through the use of that town or city's waste - (landifll, raw sewage
or the like) the town/city now becomes an independent power utility. The cost
per kW of electricity will fall through the floor. The cost for gas - by using
Magnegas vs. propane or natural gas will drop by over two thirds. IT is a
win-win situation for everyone.
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AGRICULTURAL AND FEEDLOT:
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It has been recognized for decades that the
livestock industry is a major contributor to global bio-waste. Mid and large
size operations produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases, mainly from the
breakdown of animal manure. This is a waste fuel source that Bladeless Disk technology
can utilize and return multiple benefits to both the ranchers and the
environment. Feedlots and farms consume electricity and are always looking for
ways to reduce expenses. Again, we will introduce the revolutionary MagneGas
Recycler, with the output MagneGas driving a Tesla Turbine power
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WATER POWERED, WAVE POWERED ELECTRICAL GENERATION: |
By utilizing the BDT engine, and the BDP®
Tesla-type Pump with the theories of
Victor Schauberger (Vortex theories), we
have a truly nonpolluting, free energy source...simply divert the path of a
river's flow, accelerate it by using our "InVAID®" technology
vortex generator, and "tap" the potential energy of "living water" with the Tesla engine.
This system can be built to any commercial size necessary, with an almost
limitless power output, dependant only on the available water flow and energy
available. What exactly are we talking about here? Take ANY flowing body of
water, i.e. large river, anywhere in the United States or the world in
general (for that matter), and, without building any dam or creating
any reservoir, we can, through specific design, create a
vortex-generating structure in the active water flow (a concrete
reinforced structure that "aims" the water into a specially designed
vortex generator - a funnel - which will then accelerate the water into
a special type of Tesla Bladeless Disk Turbine). No environmental
impact, no unsightly dams or reservoirs, no damage to the wildlife, no
loss of acreage. This technology is available NOW. By simply using
several of the available rivers in the United States, alone, we could
easily supply all of our current electrical needs - all without ANY
pollution. Free energy? Not quite, however, it's about as close as we
are going to get. Non-polluting energy derived from an abundant supply
of flowing water. Endless? Yes...as long as the water flows, there will
be enormous power generated.
Another fascinating area of research and application is for supplying
useable amounts of electricity to rural areas that would otherwise be
considered too costly for utilities to run standard electric lines to.
We now advocate action to convert the entire United States to nearly
100% electrical power. This power will come directly from the Ocean's
Waves. The ability to harness the ocean's wave power is nearly standard
technology. The waves hitting the coastlines of the United States are,
for all practical purposes to anyone reading this - endless. With
extremely little invested funding, we can build hundreds of wave
powered generators along the East and West Coasts of the United States.
These power plants will be driven solely by wave power - through a
Schauberger-inspired system.
See "Ocean Power",
for details. The generators will supply electricity via
underground cables to a distribution system on shore, and safe from any
natural disasters. These wave power generators will operate
continuously, 24/7, every day...the United States (and later the
remainder of the world) will thus be converted, slowly at first, to a
100% clean, electrically driven society. Our factories, businesses,
ground transportation, and housing, will all be driven by clean,
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REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS: |
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"As an air compressor it is
highly efficient. There is a large engine of this type now in practical
operation as an air compressor and giving remarkable service. Refrigeration on a
scale hitherto never attempted will be practical, through the use of this engine
in compressing air, and the manufacture of liquid air commercially is now
entirely feasible." (Nikola Tesla, 1911)
We could not have stated it better. Through
the use of the BDT, coupled to a BDP Tesla-Type Pump, with a condenser between,
we have quite probably one of the most efficient form of air refrigeration ever
invented, and, without the need for harmful, environmentally 'unfriendly'
gasses, Freon or otherwise. This system is also reversible, forming our patent
pending "Fresh-Cool®" heating/cooling technology. When adapted to industrial,
commercial, or home markets, as a "heat-pump" system - it is without equal. The
electrical energy consumption alone makes it a very attractive alternative to
conventional technology. Without incorporating a compressor stage (which ALL
conventional systems must use), the BDT Tesla-based heat pump can cut more than
3/4 off your present electric bill. This is a conservative estimate. We are
currently coordinating efforts to install these air-to-air Conditioning
systems in several large commercial facilities. As an air compressor, the
BDT/BDP-type units are without equal, both in their performance, and their cost of
operation. As a pumping application, one such pump now in operation, with eight
disks, eighteen inches in diameter, pumps four thousand gallons a minute to a
height of 360 feet. Try accomplishing that task with a conventional pump of
similar size.
As an air blower or fan replacement, the Tesla Pump or our BDP are without
equal. A simple fact - fans are inherently "noisy" due to the fan-blade
"shearing" through the air, causing violent disruption of the air medium causing
sound wave emissions. Bladeless Disk systems are inherently quiet, causing no
disruption to the airflow other than its rapid movement. In the same space now
occupied by a conventional fan (bladed) system, our systems can easily triple or
quadruple the amount of air movement. Replacement fans, and blower replacements
are just a few of the applications where Bladeless Disk Technology would be
beneficial.
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INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL AIR TRANSPORTATION;
Luxury Cruises, Fire Fighting, Commercial Cargo Shipping, Tourism Industry: |
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For commercial and industrial aerial
transportation of goods and products, Frank Germano has designed an economical
system that incorporates Schauberger and Tesla ideas - we start with a large,
helium-filled, aluminum structure; a "blimp" (much larger than the blimps of the
recent past - This blimp is shaped in the form of an elongated
egg. (see the book "Living
Energies" by Callum Coats - a detailed description, foundation and history
of the theories of Viktor Schauberger for a complete description as to "why" we
chose this shape)
 At the frontal section is an intake area
opening, which draws in the atmospheric air,
which is accelerated via a BDT Tesla-type hybrid system (click on image - left -
for a detailed drawing of Viktor Schauberger's original concept for a submarine
design.) This super-accelerated
and pressurized air is now forced out slits in the forward third sides of the blimp (think of a
fish's gills), and the now de-oxygenated, pressurized, velocitized air forms vortices along the sides of
the blimp, allowing for reduced friction and a "slip" effect as the craft
travels through the air. This is an application of our "InVAID®" technology to
its fullest. A high degree of mobility is thus afforded, and the craft is
capable of lifting an incredible amount of tonnage (products and goods), and
traveling at unbelievable speeds approaching 250 knots. Additional outboard
pods, fitted with smaller BDT propulsion systems are installed in several
location around the craft offer a high degree of directional control and
stability in any weather or conditions, particularly effective for maneuvering
and landing the
craft.
Having only done basic, preliminary
calculations, this system, when adapted to carry freight (commercial and
industrial shipping applications) would drastically cut and lower the cost of
shipping products from and to overseas markets. This system is not only more
cost effective, in terms of the cost of the shipping, itself - it would also
save "time" (drastically faster than any ship or tanker/carrier; 250 knots vs.
25 knots max with a standard ocean transport ship) - it is also immune to
changes in weather or ocean storms.
This craft can easily be designed to carry passengers,
and could be outfit for
luxury cruises continentally. Additionally, the craft could easily be outfit to
fight fires. With the enormous lifting potential of lighter-than-air crafts, the
units would be ideally suited to carry water or fire-retarding materials and
could easily be maneuvered over large land-based fires and drop their load on
target. For personal transportation, imagine going back to the days of yore, and
floating silently in the lap of luxury over the continents or the Earth's
oceans...blimp travel was once considered to be the most luxurious way to travel
- it could be so again. With the abundant supply of relatively cheap helium gas,
and the speed afforded by our Tesla-type systems, this could become the wave
of the future. Investors are welcome to contact us and we will present a
thoroughly detailed plan for this system of transportation.
This exact process and design can be utilized in
submersibles, as well. This creates some unique possibilities in regards to
ocean-going transportation. Since the craft would now operate under the water's
surface, it would effectively be mostly immune to weather conditions on the
surface. Speed would be greatly increased over standard ship's ocean surface
speeds, as well.
I truly wish that
Mr. Richard Branson (Virgin Air Lines, Virgin Records, Virgin Mobile
creator and avid balloonist!) would take an active interest in this particular
application. We could do some amazing things with these airships. Mr. Branson -
are you listening?! If someone reading this webpage knows how to contact Mr.
Branson, please feel free to do so on my behalf. Another person who might be
interested in the Airship - Mr. Donald Trump. Tourism on an unheard of level -
or - luxury Casinos in the sky! "The Donald" is welcome to contact us. See
our
Airship Technologies for a full description of this application. Besides
a military or Search-and-Rescue System, the two most interesting candidates for this type of aerial
transportation would be rebel billionaire Sir Richard Branson & Mr. Donald Trump. Sir
Richard has taken on projects that might be considered "tame" to this
one...and what more can be said about "the Donald" and his far-sightedness and
media savvy. Anyone care to get the word out to either of these two far-sighted
billionaires?!
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HELICOPTER RETROFITS: Lifting Bodies - |
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This system simply replaces the standard
rotors on an existing helicopter with our Tesla-type disks. These disks are contained
underneath and inside of a specially designed "Frisbee" shaped, lightweight unit.
The incredible thrust developed by the Tesla bladeless disk system is
re-directed by the "Frisbee" shaped shroud, and is forced downward. At the same
time, the incoming air from above, is sucked so violently into the system that a
vacuum is created above the craft, enabling an almost amazing amount of lifting
forces to be generated. The advantages of this type of system are obvious - the
helicopter with no other modifications than those mentioned above, now has
approximately 10 times the lift capacity, and is now capable of almost any
forward velocity (dependant on its thrust capability - it can easily go to MACH
speeds, if so designed!).
Honestly, I truly wish a government representative or military official
would contact us for more details on this amazing application. This system will
radically alter the way helicopters could be used in the modern warfare arena.
The advantage of this type of system is quite obvious vs. conventional bladed
technology. Without any further modifications, the new "X-Plane" from Lockheed
(or the losing prototype from Boeing) could easily be outfitted with a
Tesla-type BDT. What would this do? In relatively the same physical
space now occupied by the conventional bladed lift (thrust) impellor,
almost five times the lift would be realized by switching to our type
of system. Not too bad...if only one of these companies would listen. |
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NANO & MICRO TURBINES; micro-sized engines/generators |
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Owing to the relative simplicity of our
BDT engine’s design, and the drastically lower production costs, it is inevitable
that the BDT-micro engine will surpass and replace all
existing “micro” engines and pumps. The application of this technology will be
rapid and direct. Two areas where we can immediately compete are in the laptop
computer and hand-held power tool battery replacement markets. This is also an
environmentally responsible application (the replacement of batteries that would
otherwise end up as landfill waste and contamination of the ground-water base
with harmful battery acid products). There is virtually no limit, other than
available technology itself, to the micro size of the engines that we can build
for these applications.
An engine smaller than the size of an average postage stamp
or shirt button and ¼ inch thick,
fueled and fired by our revolutionary combustion process (running on propane or
butane) could easily replace the bulky battery packs of most hand-held tools,
with this same unit driving the power for your laptop computer. Another area of
importance will probably be in the space/satellites arena where weight savings
are tantamount. We are currently seeking interested parties for either joint
venture partnering or direct investment funding for this technology development.
Please contact us for full details.
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AUTOMOBILE COOLING SYSTEM PUMP: |
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These are four inch diameter water pumps. It is specifically designed to pump
cooling water for internal combustion engines of all sizes and types. It has an
inch and a quarter inlet and a one inch outlet. It will pump approximately 1,000
gallons of water per hour at 12 PSI. It is driven by a flat pancake type D. C.
motor that is only 1/2" thick. It's power requirement is 100 watts. The pump
itself is fabricated from 6061 aluminum, hard anodized, which is equivalent to a
type of stainless steel that is capable of going through a 200 hour salt spray
test. The bladeless pump can pump boiling water without cavitation without
loosing its prime. Conventional pumps cannot pump boiling water, leading to
engine damage if the cooling system does reach the boiling point. This will
allow a new type of cooling system for automobiles that will replace the belt
driven water pump. The electric motor that drives this pump will not operate
when the temperature of the engine indicates that it is not required. The pump will
only operate when it is needed. The operating temperature can easily be adjusted
in the field from 180 degrees to 200 degrees without having to replace a
mechanical thermostat as is the normal procedure. The conventional lifting
surface centrifugal pump that is normally used requires from 6 to 10 HP to drive
it off a belt. The new bladeless pump will operate only when needed and then
consumes less than one HP. Another example of reduction of parasitic
horse-power. This pump is currently not available for commercial sale but has
been fully tested and awaits investment funding. This same pump could easily be
retrofit for use as a power steering pump, similar in design to the
"Cybrid" power steering system used by Subaru in their old XT6 line of
cars...Anyone from the
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HYBRID ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY: |
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This system is just plain simplicity in
itself. Owing to the extremely efficient operation of our Tesla-type engine,
the BDT, the engine is coupled to a high-speed electrical AC generator. Any type
of combustible fuel may be used to drive our turbine such as methane, butane,
diesel, gasoline, or hydrogen (preferable). The BDT drives the generator and
supplies the necessary power to drive an electric AC motor. Classic regenerative
breaking is used to re-charge the battery packs, which are also in continuous
charge via the BDT when heavy loads are not encountered. On low-load driving,
the BDT simply "idles" and, owing to its "stingy" fuel use, a ridiculously high
MPG is achieved. Tesla stated long ago (1933 to be
exact) that he could retrofit a standard auto of the day, and, using
his Tesla Turbine, and an AC generator (of his own design) and an AC
motor - drive from New York City, NY to San Francisco, CA on one 20
gallon tank of gasoline! Can we duplicate that
feat? Yea...I think we can. IF hydrogen is used as the fuel source, the
condensate is recaptured, and the outlet of the BDT itself, is - get this -
water vapor! Yep...this one is a no-brainer. Again, is anyone from Detroit out
there listening?!!!
Researching A
Shockwave Tesla Turbine
A
Thermo-Pneumatic Tesla Turbine Locomotive
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PUMPING
APPLICATIONS: |
We can design pumping systems which can
handle the most demanding pumping conditions. One such pump now in operation,
with eight disks, eighteen inches in diameter, pumps four thousand gallons a
minute to a height of 360 feet. Try accomplishing that task with a
conventional pump of similar size. Owing to the fact that the bladeless pumps
can work effectively pumping virtually any fluid or gas, they can easily be
built to any performance level required. One of the most intriguing areas is in
the Ocean dredging applications. Current technology is woefully ineffective. By
using a bladeless disk pump, unbelievable efficiencies with ocean-bottom sand
removal and relocation could be attained. The pumps are self-priming, and by the
action inherent in the pumps themselves - boundary layer adhesion and viscous
drive - minimal contact with the internal disks occurs, thus enabling operation
where other pumps would quite simply fail. Here is just a sampling of the
conditions where our Bladeless Disk Pump can operate:
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Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry: living
cells and human blood cells; plankton; bacteria. New, highly efficient
and totally reliable heart replacement pumps, again, with no damage to
the living cell.
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Agricultural Industry: agricultural sludge and
slurries; fertilizer and salts, both liquid and dry; pumping of fruits & vegetables in water without
damage.
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Ocean bottom dredging; Sea-bottom "treasure
hunting" applications; Sand-bar removal & relocation, high-pressure
water-jet cutting and drilling. We would love to be part of your next treasure
hunting adventure, and can design superior systems that would aid you in all
ocean-floor recovery operations. For coastal areas, we can design systems that
will not only cost less than current dredging operations - our systems will
operate without failure, and remove virtually all sediment, sand, aggregate and
the like, without clogging, and move it in incredible volume to the site of your
choosing. With our knowledge of Viktor Schauberger's ecological and
environmental studies, we can easily recommend solutions for beach replenishment
that will drastically alter current trends and provide stunning results. In the
same process, as stated above, we can easily design wave-powered electrical
generation systems that will provide continuous power for your community during
the same operation.
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Municipal Water Transport and Water "Re-vitalizing."
:Simply by replacement of conventional types of pumps with our Bladeless Disk
Pumps, an enormous savings in electricity use costs can be realized due to the
efficiencies inherent in the Bladeless Disk Pump designs. There is also a
savings associated with "zero" maintenance costs (only one moving part, and
virtually no wear). along with the substantial improvements in cost of
operation, we can provide specially designed piping, which incorporate our
"whorle-pipe" fittings which induce a vortical flow inside of the pipe itself,
forcing the water to for spiral vortex flows - the greatly reduces, if not
eliminates, all sediment build-up inside the pipes, and greatly reduces inner
pipe wall friction and accelerates the flow. Our systems can be designed for
commercial as well as household use. Contact us for further details.
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*As stated in many different locations
on this site and webpage, all of our units are in the prototype stage!
However, until qualified, interested investors (Angels, VC's or corporate funded
entities) are located, and investment monies applied,
commercial availability of these units is still some time away. The cost
for each of these units and systems is, therefore, based on applying our
standard engineering fee ($125.00 per hour for design services) plus the
individual cost of manufacture, shipping and installation.
** For qualified
individuals and investors interested in making a commercial release feasible
and profitable, please see below for further information.

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Hydroelectric Power
Turning water’s mechanical energy into electricity |
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Since the time of ancient Egypt, people have used the energy in
flowing water to operate machinery and grind grain and corn. However, hydropower
had a greater influence on people’s lives during the 20th century than at any
other time in history. Hydropower played a major role in making the wonders of
electricity a part of everyday life and helped spur industrial development.
Hydropower continues to produce 24 percent of the world’s electricity and supply
more than 1 billion people with power.
Evolution of Hydropower
The first hydroelectric power plant was built in 1882 in
Appleton, Wisconsin to provide 12.5 kilowatts to light two paper mills and a
home. Today’s hydropower plants generally range in size from several hundred
kilowatts to several hundred megawatts, but a few mammoth plants have capacities
up to 10,000 megawatts and supply electricity to millions of people. Worldwide,
hydropower plants have a combined capacity of 675,000 megawatts and annually
produce over 2.3 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity, the energy equivalent
of 3.6 billion barrels of oil.
Hydropower in the U.S.
With a capacity of more than 92,000 mega-watts— enough
electricity to meet the energy needs of 28 million households—the U.S. is the
World’s leading hydropower producer. Hydropower supplies 9 percent of the
country’s electricity and accounts for 49 percent of all renewable energy used
in the U.S.
The nation’s largest hydropower plant is the 7,600 megawatt Grand Coulee power
station on the Columbia River in Washington State. The plant is being up-scaled
to 10,080 megawatts, which will place it second in the world behind a colossal
13,320 megawatt plant in Brazil.
How Hydropower Works
Hydropower converts the energy in
flowing water into electricity. The quantity of electricity generated is
determined by the volume of water flow and the amount of “head” (the height from
turbines in the power plant to the water surface) created by the dam. The
greater the flow and head, the more electricity produced. This is where the
similarity between "conventional" hydro-power sites and our systems
ends.
Germano & Dorantes uses a proprietary system based on the works of Viktor Schauberger and
Nikola Tesla. Our systems do not require dam construction, nor the invasive
reservoir thus created. Our systems offer a "zero-impact," environmentally
sensible approach to hydro-power electrical generation facilities. We can take
any average water flow from a medium to large river, divert part of that flow
into a vortex-inducing structure, and capture the water's energy via a Bladeless
Disk Turbine.
A typical hydropower plant includes a dam, reservoir, penstocks (pipes), a
powerhouse and an electrical power substation. The dam stores water and creates
the head; penstocks carry water from the reservoir to turbines inside the
powerhouse; the water rotates the turbines, which drive generators that produce
electricity. The electricity is then transmitted to a substation where
transformers increase voltage to allow transmission to homes, businesses and
factories. Short of the creation of a dam and reservoir, our systems operate on
identical principals. However, with our revolutionary system, the beauty of
the environment is not disturbed in any way!
Types of Hydropower Plants:
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Conventional - Most hydropower plants are conventional in
design, meaning they use one-way water flow to generate electricity. There are
two categories of conventional plants, run-of-river and storage plants.
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Run-of-river plants - These plants use little, if any, stored water to
provide water flow through the turbines. Although some plants store a day or
week’s worth of water, weather changes - especially seasonal changes - cause
run-of-river plants to experience significant fluctuations in power output.
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Storage plants - These plants have enough storage capacity to off-set
seasonal fluctuations in water flow and provide a constant supply of electricity
throughout the year. Large dams can store several years worth of water.
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Pumped Storage - In
contrast to conventional hydropower plants, pumped storage plants reuse water.
After water initially produces electricity, it flows from the turbines into a
lower reservoir located below the dam. During off-peak hours (periods of low
energy demand), some of the water is pumped into an upper reservoir and reused
during periods of peak-demand
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"Vortex Accelerated, Flow Induced Systems"
(InVAID®)
- this type of system utilizes the vast energy that is stored in flowing water,
acted on by the additional force of a spiral vortex system (a
Viktor Schauberger
design), which further accelerates the water, at which point it is “collected”
by a special type of bladeless disk turbine (of our Tesla based design). This
system far surpasses other types in both its cost of installation, its power
output, and the “zero-impact” ecologically on the surrounding environment. See
our "OCEAN POWER SYSTEMS"
for more information - power taken directly from the freely available ocean's
waters.
Building Hydropower Plants
Most hydropower plants are built through federal or local agencies as part of a
multipurpose project. In addition to generating electricity, dams and reservoirs
provide flood control, water supply, irrigation, transportation, recreation and
refuges for fish and birds. Private utilities also build hydropower plants,
although not as many as government agencies.
Benefits:
Hydropower is a clean, domestic and renewable source of energy. Hydropower
plants provide inexpensive electricity and produce no pollution. And, unlike
other energy sources such as fossil fuels, water is not destroyed during the
production of electricity—it can be reused for other purposes. Our systems carry
an added advantage - "re-vitalized" water is supplied at the outlet. For some
(presently) unexplained reason, water run through a Schauberger vortex inducing
pipe system exhibit revitalized properties, similar to the best deep spring
water in characteristics.
Obstacles:
Hydropower plants can significantly impact the surrounding area—reservoirs
can cover towns, scenic locations and farmland, as well as affect fish and
wildlife habitat. To mitigate impact on migration patterns and wildlife
habitats, dams maintain a steady stream flow and can be designed or retrofitted
with fish ladders and fish-ways to help fish migrate upstream to spawn. The
advantages of our non-invasive systems are quite obvious - no dam and no
reservoir (!) - clean, non-polluting energy, without the invasive dam and reservoir
associated with conventional systems. The run-of-the-river is maintained, as is
the natural beauty of the existing environment.
Potential:
The best sites for hydroelectric plants are swift-flowing rivers or steams,
mountainous regions and areas with heavy rainfall. Only 20 percent of potential
U.S. hydro-power has been developed, but unfavorable terrain and environmental
concerns make many sites unsuitable for hydropower plants.
However, since only 2,400 of the nation’s 80,000 dams are currently used for
hydropower, new projects do not necessarily require building new dams—many
existing dams can be retrofitted to produce electricity. At existing hydropower
plants, advanced technologies can be installed to increase efficiently and
energy production.
Are they available, now?
Yes...and a demonstration of the technology can
easily be arranged at our Austin, Texas location. The cost of each individual
unit is still quite high, however due to the fact that until investment monies
and larger scale production take effect, we are still forced to design each unit
on a "per order" basis.
Do Our Hydro-Power Systems work?
Yes - they work quite well! The simplicity of the system, and the lower cost
make them quite an attractive alternative to conventional hydro-power systems.
Hydropower is an old established method of energy production. Water is captured
via a filter / intake structure, accelerated through a Schauberger vortex
inducing structure, and passes through a pipeline to the turbine. The water
exits the pipe under pressure through a nozzle and strikes a water wheel (our
Tesla based bladeless disk runner). The water flow spins the runner, which is direct-coupled to an electricity
generating permanent magnet alternator or enhanced performance induction
generator. The electricity is then electronically regulated and transmitted via
cable for commercial utility use.
How much energy can be produced?
This depends on the water pressure and volume available. Pressure is measured in
terms of “head”. Head is the vertical distance, in meters, from the water
take-off point to the turbine. Even though our systems are radically different
from conventional hydro-power systems because they do not require a dam or drop
in elevation, the system still requires pressure and suitable water flow
(water velocity and water volume). The volume is measured as “flow” in cubic liters per
second. Once accurate head and flow figures are available, potential energy can
be calculated. Accurate site evaluations and system design are just some of the
services available to you.
How much of the stream or river flow should be used?
Generally speaking less than 50% of the flow at the driest time of year. This
will allow water for the fish, other creatures and the environment.
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Our Technology is based on the
work of Viktor Schauberger
Living Water: Schauberger and the Centripetal Force |
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Victor
Schauberger, born in 1885, set a modern precedence in the understanding
of the nature of water. His insights came from observing natural phenomena such
as the undulation of the water snake and the meandering nature of water. Some
saw applications of his insights, hiring him to construct means of timber
transportation. His understanding of cycloid spiral motion allowed him to build
chutes and flumes (up to 50 kilometers in length) to float the logs off the
mountain. Others tried and failed to duplicate this work. The log flumes were
considered technological mysteries. He was officially appointed the Austrian
State Consultant for Timber Flotation.
With access to new trees and no restrictions, large timber
companies sprang up everywhere. The dangers of technological misuse became
apparent. By the end of the 1920’s he was promoting sustainable methods that
were in harmony with Nature’s motion. He realized the creative centripetal
force, versus the destructive centrifugal force. In his time he became known as
the water magician. WW II arrived. Resisting the political pressures of the time
in a semi-coerced atmosphere, Viktor refrained from disclosing vital aspects of
his research. The Russians burned down his lab and house before the Americans
got a chance to investigate. He spent his remaining years working with the
ancient highland farmers of Austria, uncovering mysteries of magnetism, soil,
and water in relation to crop growth, vitality, and strength.
Viktor Schauberger’s central theme was:
"Prevailing
technology uses the wrong forms of motion. Our machines and processes channel
such agents as air, water and other liquids and gases into the type of motion
which Nature only uses to decompose and dissolve matter. Nature uses another
form of motion for rebuilding. When our technology only uses the decomposing
motion, it becomes a dead technology, a destructive one, dangerously affecting
all of Nature."
This is where the past meets the future.
This is today. This is
the satori where the rational illusion of a fixed three dimensional space and of
an unwavering linear time become no more. This is the infinite mystery of which
WATER is the greatest metaphor.
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