Reply #25: Agree. I Hope It Pans Out. I Really Do. But . . [View All]

[Strelnikov_]

this appears to be a proprietary process, with the claims and performance data coming from the company, not exactly an independent voice.

If this was the product of a research University, that was now being tested for feasibility/scalability, I would have a lot more faith in the claims.

Back in the early 90's, when I was working in water treatment, I experienced numerous instances were a manufacturers claims for a process were not borne out in the real world. We even had a few instances where designs were being explored for EPA funded 'innovative technology' projects. When we would follow up on the status/performance of the pilot plant the EPA funded reports/research were based on, we discovered that the processes had failed and were being replaced.

That said, even if the system only breaks even from an energy standpoint (EROEI=1) it is still attractive as an energy carrier technology using recycled materials.