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HY-TEK Bio
HY-TEK Bio o Privately Held - Headquartered in central
Maryland with its Technology Center at Baltimore City's Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant.
o President & CEO holds all rights to the patent-pending technology.
o Technology is currently in place mitigating a portion of a 3MW methane-fired power plant.
o The company is operating on $1.2M in grants and is poised to move into commercialization with two additional grants and several projects pending.
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TECHNOLOGY – Algae-based CO2/Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
o A breakthrough technology for the mitigation of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions.
o Over 12,000 hours of operating experience.
o A scalable design which works with any generating capacity - from small landfills to large power plants.
o Produces valuable byproducts from the captured carbon (algae).
o A Business Model that returns high Return On Investment.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation Rates Emission Rate
CO2, NOx, SOx, VOCs 98% * * Note: Obtained from our Back River Facility.
Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
HY-TEK BIO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
A SPECIAL STRAIN OF ALGAE
AN ADVANCED FLUE GAS INJECTION SYSTEM
A REVOLUTIONARY NEW LED GROW LIGHT TECHNOLOGY
AN EVOLUTIONARY LOW-COST NUTRIENT
AN INNOVATIVE LOW-COST CLOSED BIOREACTOR DESIGN
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PROBLEMS SOLVED
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Solved the problem of expensive bioreactors
Solved the problem of light penetration into culture
Solved the problem of expensive air injection
Solved the problem of power-hungry light & heat
Isolated a unique strain of algae that super mitigates
Solved the problem of expensive nutrient
o A special strain of algae that can thrive at up to 100% CO2 content
o Has a wide range of pH tolerance from 4.5 to 11
o Is a Non-GMO strain indigenous to the Chesapeake Bay
o Is a fast grower – doubling in 22 hours in nature
o High lipid oil content of almost 50% o Contains a high level of high value
antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin o Isolated for us by the University of
Maryland Center for Environmental Science under a MD State grant.
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HY-TEK BIO TECHNOLOGY A SPECIAL STRAIN OF ALGAE
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o Full floor air injection design enhances mix effectiveness
o Generates micro bubbles which promotes rapid transfer of gas chemistry
o Optimum bubble rise velocity increases time-in-solution for photosynthesis
o High bubble density creates additional pathways for light penetration into the algal culture
o Simple design reduces maintenance time and cost
o Unique air injection material is inexpensive and readily available
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HY-TEK BIO TECHNOLOGY AN ADVANCED FLUE GAS INJECTION SYSTEM
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o Wavelength matched to the absorption curve of the algae for maximum light energy transfer for photosynthesis
o Optimum intensity and ratio of different wavelengths for maximum growth performance
o Modulated light technology that takes advantage of the response time of photoreceptors to produce 600 watts of effective Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) light using only 60 watts of power, generating 90% less heat
A REVOLUTIONARY NEW LED GROW LIGHT TECHNOLOGY
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HY-TEK BIO TECHNOLOGY
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o A liquid nutrient produced from fresh chicken manure that is high in Nitrogen & Phosphorus
o Uses chicken manure & industrial wash water, both readily available & very inexpensive to obtain
o Solves 2 other environmental issues while providing excellent nutrient for growing algae to mitigate GHG emissions.
o Drives the cost of nutrient to below a penny per gallon
AN EVOLUTIONARY NEW LOW-COST NUTRIENT FROM CHICKEN MANURE & INDUSTRIAL WASH WATER
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HY-TEK BIO TECHNOLOGY
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o 90% less expensive than Stainless Steel o Light weight & foldable o Ship using UPS/FEDEX rates o Laminated Mylar/Kevlar Strength developed
in-house by HY-TEK Bio. o Clear window panels for easy illumination o Self-standing when filled with liquid o Can be used as storage for drinking water,
fuel and other liquids o Holds 1,800 Gallons in 4’x20’ version o Waterproof flange base for easy servicing o Revolutionizes large closed photo
bioreactors
AN INNOVATIVE LOW-COST CLOSED BIOREACTOR DESIGN
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE HY-TEK BIO TECHNOLOGY
10 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
11 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
12 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
13 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
14 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
15 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
16 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
17 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
18 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
BLOWER
Flue Gas from Combustion CO2 & NO2
MIX
Proprietary Chicken Manure-based Nutrient using industrial wash water O2
SETTLING
Slurry/Paste
Enzymatic Conversion
to other products
Spray Dry To Powder
LED Grow Lights
Light-Water-Nutrient-CO2 Rapid growth through consumption of flue gas until light can no longer penetrate the culture.
1 Drain valve opens and a portion of the tank transfers into a settling tank for de-watering. Oxygen is captured for re-sale.
2 Water is filtered, nutrients & makeup water added and returned to the bioreactor. Algal slurry/paste is converted to product.
3 This recycles, mitigating GHG emissions 24/7, producing 50-75 lbs of high value algae/day per bioreactor at $10-$50 per pound for sale.
4 Bioreactor
THE PROCESS
19 Confidential and Proprietary - HY-TEK Bio © 2009 - 2015
1 2
3 4
$$$
$$$
! Eye surgery and eye cleansing solutions
! Skin conditioners
! Nutraceutical products (Lutein/Zeaxanthin)
! Cosmetic and paint thickeners
! Bioplastics
! Animal & human food supplements
! Biofuels
! Direct replacement for Palm Oil
THE VALUE OF ALGAE
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PARTIAL LIST
STATUS
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CURRENT STATUS OF THE TECHNOLOGY
o The technology was developed through State, Federal and International grants, company funding & personal innovation
o The system is currently operational at industrial scale o The system is a post-combustion solution for mitigation of GHG emissions
and is scalable from landfills to power plants o The byproducts of the process are valuable market commodities in the form
of dry algal powder, Lutein & Zeaxanthin, and biodiesel o The business model funds installation and maintenance while providing a
handsome Return on Investment o The company is well funded and is moving into the commercialization stage o Two grants are pending valued at $4.2M o Several commercial projects are under serious negotiation
STATUS
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5 year relationship with Baltimore City
5 year relationship with the same team at the
University of Maryland
5 year relationship with University of Maryland Center
for Environmental Science
Industrial Scale facility at Baltimore City WWTP
Industrial Scale facility at Baltimore City WWTP
Operational Clean Room at Baltimore City WWTP
STATUS
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The technology is in place The Business Model is in place The Team is in place
Relationships are in place We are looking for investors interested in projects
Opportunities are in place
INDUSTRIAL SCALE DEMONSTRATION FACILITY IN BALTIMORE
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HY-TEK BIO CLEAN ENERGY FROM FOSSIL FUELS
WWW.HYTEKBIO.COM 410-262-5113
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