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The Solid Linear Thermal Expansion Engine

The first of its kind, low temperature, renewable energy engine for power generation.

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The Solid Linear Thermal Expansion Engine

The Solid Linear Thermal Expansion Engine

The Solid Linear Thermal Expansion Engine

The Solid Linear Thermal Expansion Engine

The Solid Linear Thermal Expansion Engine

The first of its kind, low temperature, renewable energy engine for power generation.

The first of its kind, low temperature, renewable energy engine for power generation.

The first of its kind, low temperature, renewable energy engine for power generation.

The first of its kind, low temperature, renewable energy engine for power generation.

Nathan Benzel
Nathan Benzel
Nathan Benzel
Nathan Benzel
1 Campaign |
Dayton, United States
$770 USD 8 backers
15% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

Background

This unique concept was developed by Nathan Benzel, a Mechanical Engineer with nearly a decade of experience working in the energy industry. Nathan’s expertise is in energy and mechanical systems; having worked in multiple high-capacity refineries throughout his career, Nathan has used his experience to design and develop a proprietary system to help capture and repurpose waste heat at temperature levels well below the industry defined floor for energy capture.

Throughout his life, Nathan Benzel has shown a remarkable passion for innovation and design. From placing 1st in Physics at the Wyoming State Science Fair in Junior High, to helping redesign decades-old processes in the refining industry, Nathan has always shown aptitude for finding unique solutions to common problems. He has dedicated the rest of his life to better utilize energy resources and reduce power production’s effect on the environment.

This aforementioned passion, combined with years of first-hand industry experience, is what sets Innate Energy Solutions apart from competitors in the market. Nathan spent years working hands-on as the Lead Engineer for boilers, heaters and gas turbines. While completing this work, Nathan noticed there was no good solution for the heat generated as a result of the refining processes he was being asked to manage. Through years of design, experimentation, and redesign, the SLTE Engine was born.

What We Need & What You Get

Our current phase is for the company to build out a demonstration site to show the world how this engine works.  We are needing a total of $400,000 to build the SLTE engine and gather empirical data.  The site would include a fund to reclaim the land after the demonstration is complete and no other data is needed to get the SLTE to market.  You, as the donator, get to be a part of history if you so choose.  

Innate Energy Solutions will display our early supporters names into plaques at our headquarters and on our website. We want the world to know that when energy production needed change, the people stood against our problems through innovation.  Early donations will be broken down into four categories:

1.) Bronze 

$10 - $99

2.) Silver

$100 - $999

3.) Gold

$1000 - $9999

4.) Diamond

greater than $10,000

 

“Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,

Because their words had forked no lightning they

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” -Dylan Thomas, poet

 

The Impact

If the SLTE Engine reaches 90 percent efficiency, we would have the ability to cut global power emissions by 25%.  The engine isn't limited to traditional industry heat sources but can be used in geothermal applications and data centers.  This makes the engine marketable at all parts of the energy transition. 

Innate Energy Solutions is made up of industry professionals with hundreds of successfully implemented projects.  Our team has background, certifications and licenses in the following areas:

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Material Science

Business Administration

Marketing

Sales

Risks & Challenges

Industry adoption will be a huge challenge but we have a well rounded team to tackle this.  Our team is aware of this but we have a plan.  We will seek out a partnership in the power and energy industry to build out our first pilot facility to demonstrate how this can save our customers money.  Building industry trust will be how we win over different markets.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are unable to donate money, we have the need of technical and marketing assistance.  Our team is small so any donated time will be appreciated.  Contact us through our website n8energysolutions.com.

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