Smart Energy Solutions Launches Pollution-Fighting Engine

27 April 1999

Smart Energy Solutions Launches Pollution-Fighting Engine

    NORTH SYDNEY, Australia--April 26, 1999--With international requirements to reduce emissions and community demand for friendly fuel alternatives, greener technology just can't seem to come fast enough.
    One company, Smart Energy Solutions Pty Ltd, is a step ahead of the rest. They are launching the Plasma Turbine Engine, an energy-efficient alternate fuel engine at Sustain '99, in Amsterdam, May 25 - 27.
    The Plasma Turbine Engine has been under development in Australia over the past three years. Unlike conventional internal combustion engines (such as those used in a car), the Plasma Turbine Engine is based on an isothermal Carnot cycle, which, according to CEO Mr. Stephen Riddell, puts it streets ahead of the rest.
    The beauty of the engine is in its simplicity. It has one spark plug, which sparks only once when starting the engine. Producing rotary motion, it spins at a constant speed of 12,000 RPM, but has a variable power output, which is ideal for generating electricity.
    Unlike conventional internal combustion engines, which are around 35% thermal-efficient, the Plasma Turbine(TM) Engine is 75% thermal-efficient. In addition, the engine can use ANY combustible liquid or gas as fuel. Better still, as the fuel is burned at the same temperature in all parts of the chamber, there are virtually no nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions produced. Nitrous oxide is a major cause of urban smog and a greenhouse gas effect enhancer.
    Apart from being 75% thermal-efficient, able to use a variety of renewable fuels and producing no harmful NOx emissions, the Plasma Turbine Engine boasts of yet more benefits.
    "As it can be used to generate electricity, it replaces the need for a stand-by generator, or grid connection," explained Mr. Riddell. "Better still, it's cheaper and cleaner than most grid electricity, and you are not paying for the electricity lost during transmission from the power station. It is very quiet, can be built in a range of sizes to meet all needs and can even be used, by trapping the heat from exhaust gases, to produce hot water for household or commercial consumption. This means it is suitable for co-generation applications as well. When used this way, its thermal efficiency approaches 95%."
    The Plasma Turbine(TM) Engine has only two moving parts per chamber, making it inexpensive to maintain. The expected life span is 25 years, which is similar to a normal motor. Considering it will need less maintenance, is more energy-efficient, is cheaper to run and produces very low greenhouse gas emissions; It is a winner even before it has left the starting gates.

    Source: DigitalWork ( http://www.digitalwork.com )
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