vibronic energy technologies
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July 2009
Vibronic Energy Technologies CorpNew Energy Symposium Presentation
VET Corp
“Energy Independence can be achieved at the nanoscale”
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National Ignition Facility
192 10 kilowatt lasers focused onto a 10mm3 deuterium target can be equaled by 1watt high voltage arcs acting on 10nm3 deuterium targets
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OverviewGreen Power Generation system based on nano-scale nuclear reactions
Nano-particles catalyze nuclear reactionsEnergy from nuclear reactions used to split water (Radiolysis) and produce hydrogen gas
Eliminates downsides of traditional nuclear energyNo proliferation materialsNo runaway reactor issuesNo long-lived radiation
Patents filed and issued on localization of vibrational energyResearch supported by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Seeking $2 million of financing to fund development of ICD Reactor power generator prototype
VET Corp
July 2009
Vibronic Energy Technologies Corp
Nanoparticles in the
3 – 12 nanometer range
Unique Vibrational Properties
July 2009
Vibronic Energy Technologies Corp
Deuterium is a heavy form of hydrogen
6Nanodots with deuterium in heavy water
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BackgroundIn 2008, Professor Arata of Osaka U. demonstrated that 5nm deuterated nano-particles have ‘incipient’ energy:
3-12 nm particles generate energy spontaneously and indefinitelyPhenomenon corroborated by VET Corp and three independent Japanese labs
VETC founders have extensive experience working with nano-particles at 3 – 12nm
Reproduced Arata’s nano-particle energy results
Vibronic Energy Technologies will:build three systems for replication at three National LabsProvisional patents cover energy amplification of nano-particles using pulses (high voltage or ultrasonic)
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High Voltage discharges are confined by Nanodots providing very high energy density
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ICD Reactor System Concept
.Radiolysis leads to H2 gas production
High Voltage Pulses from
Coaxial Electrodes
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Two coaxial electrodes Heavy water containing suspended nano-particles High voltage discharges create high energy density nodes that cause nuclear reactions with deuterium nucleiRadiation from nano-scale nuclear reactions ionizes water
Radiolysis forms hydrogen and oxygen gas
Hydrogen gas is captured for use by fuel cell or other purposes
H2
H2O
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StatusEPRI has committed $150k to fund confirmation of Nanoscale energy production in an Arata format – Passive systemEPRI funds are used for widespread replication at Stanford Research Institute, MIT LL, and Naval Research Lab will corroborate findings
EPRI MilestonesVerified Arata’s experiment, showing that nano-particles produce nuclear energy ( Ahead of schedule)Assisted two Japanese Laboratories to Replicate at 5nm
ICD Milestones - Investor fundingUse high voltage pulses to create suspended nano-particlesUse high voltage discharges to fill particles with deuterium.Inverse capillary discharges focus energy into deuterated particles for positive energy gain and hydrogen gas production
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Financial planVibronic Energy is seeking external financing for ICD prototype development over the next 24 months
EPRIcontract completedICD Prototype testing
ICD Process ControlRadiation Monitoring and Safety Evaluation
Identify Final Product Design
$ 2M capital raise is required to support the following:
24 months
Independent laboratory facility $500,000
Radiation detection equipment [$50,000]
Other equipment [$50,000]
Company operations $1,400,000
6 months 12 months 18 months
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ManagementCurtis Firestone, CEO and Co-Founder
20 years of domestic, and international business developmentOperational experience in start-up ventures in Latin America, Asia, and Europe in technology and media industries
Dr. Brian Ahern, CTO and Co-Founder Inventor of Vibronic Energy technologyHead of NanoMaterials Science at USAF Rome Lab Winner of two National Technology Transfer Awards during 17 years of R&D at USAF Rome Lab, and Hanscom AFBMIT, PhD in Materials Science
Expected key hires:VP Engineering - Nuclear EngineerHigh Voltage Electrical EngineerChemical Engineer
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Last week we celebrated theDeclaration of Independence
“Energy Independence can be achieved at the nanoscale”