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Foret Plasma Labs, LLC – Notice of Intellectual Property ProtectionInformation developed and produced by Foret Plasma Labs, LLC (“FPL”) is intellectual property owned by FPL. FPL retains the exclusive right to the use of its proprietary information, except to the extent that such rights may be shared, at FPL’s sole discretion, with partners pursuant to a technology licensing agreement, a work-for-hire agreement or a joint development agreement, subject to non-disclosure requirements. Today’s presentation is subject to the copyright, trademark and patent rights of FPL, and is intended for the educational use of conference attendees only. Recording and/or transcription of this presentation, as well as copying, distribution or dissemination of all or any part of these seminar materials, is strictly prohibited. Without the express, written permission of FPL, any use or disclosure of the information, proprietary marks or technology contained or described in the oral presentation, the PowerPoint slides or the printed seminar materials other than for the informational use of conference attendees is expressly prohibited and punishable by law. FPL’s plasma technologies represent cutting-edge innovations with promising applications in the oil and gas industry. FPL has devoted extensive time and resources to developing its proprietary methods, systems and products, and to collecting the data to support and justify its methodologies. Because plasma technology is an emerging field, confusion may arise in the industry between legitimate providers, such as FPL, and those who falsely claim to offer plasma technology applications within proprietary designs and yet lack the necessary test results and data to support their models. Such competitors may attempt to misappropriate the necessary data from federal laboratories, universities and private companies despite the copyright protection to which those entities are entitled. To avoid this confusion, please visit our booth after the presentation for a list of reputable companies who build plasma systems within legitimate legal parameters. FPL welcomes legal and fair competition because we are very confident about our plasma arc capabilities and proprietary methods, systems and products. We would also like to invite you to visit either our Houston, Texas or Buffalo, New York demonstration and manufacturing facilities.

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Oil Shale Processing

Water Treatment

&

CO2 Sequestration

With Plasma© 2007 Foret Plasma Labs, LLC

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Presented to

27th Oil Shale SymposiumOctober 16, 2007

By

Kip Wintenburg Cliff McClain

Todd Foret© 2007 Foret Plasma Labs, LLC

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•• IntroductionIntroduction 77

•• Green River Basin Applications & FPL SystemsGreen River Basin Applications & FPL Systems 8 8 –– 99

•• Mass Transfer 101 Mass Transfer 101 –– HydrocyclonesHydrocyclones, ASH, Froth Flotation, ASH, Froth Flotation 10 10 –– 1313

•• Heat Transfer 101 Heat Transfer 101 –– Conduction, Convection, RadiationConduction, Convection, Radiation 14 14 –– 1717

•• Plasma 101 Plasma 101 –– ConfinementConfinement 18 18 –– 2929

•• Cyclone Plasma Mass TransferCyclone Plasma Mass Transfer 30 30 –– 3737

•• FPL Technology ApproachFPL Technology Approach 38 38 –– 4141

•• Adopting Foundry TechnologiesAdopting Foundry Technologies 42 42 –– 4444

•• ArcWhirlArcWhirl™™ Produced Water Treatment + PlasmaWhirlProduced Water Treatment + PlasmaWhirl™™ + + HiTemperHiTemper™™ 45 45 –– 5656

•• Oil Shale Processing Oil Shale Processing –– Plasma Whirl ReactorPlasma Whirl Reactor™™ 57 57 –– 6262

•• ArcWhirlArcWhirl™™ Oil Shale Sample ResultsOil Shale Sample Results 66 66 –– 7272

•• InsituInsitu PAGDPAGD™™ COCO22 SequestrationSequestration 73 73 –– 7474

•• Plasma TurbinePlasma Turbine™™ + PlasmaWhirl Trailer + Power Requirements+ PlasmaWhirl Trailer + Power Requirements 75 75 –– 8383

•• LocationsLocations 84 84 –– 8686

Table of Contents

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Introduction

Water and green house gas emissions are two critical and emerging issues in the development of shale oil from the Green River Formation of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. According to estimates by Los Alamos National Lab and Earth and Environmental Sciences, 3.5% to 8% of the 5.3 million acre-ft/yr of water allocated to these Upper Colorado River States may be utilized for oil shale production.1 A recent issue for the development of oil shale is concern about the quantity of CO2 co-produced as oil shale kerogen is pyrolzed. A recent model confirms that power plant emissions are likely the dominant source of CO2 and that uncertainty about the heat required to produce a barrel of shale oil remains a critical uncertainty.21WILSON, Cathy J. and FOSTER, Jean M., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Los Alamos National Lab, EES-10, MS J495, Los Alamos, NM 87544, [email protected] Boak, Colorado School of Mines, “Estimate of CO2 Production for In-Situ Production of Shale Oil from the Green River Formation in Western Colorado.”

By: Kip Wintenburg

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Plasma Gasification Plasma Gasification SolidsSolids

Plasma Water TreatmentPlasma Water Treatment

Plasma UpgradingPlasma Upgrading

High Temperature High Temperature ElectrolysisElectrolysis

Plasma MeltingPlasma Melting

Plasma ReformingPlasma ReformingCOCO22 SequestrationSequestration

Oil ShaleOil ShaleCoalCoal

Produced WaterProduced WaterWastewaterWastewater

Shale Oil Shale Oil ““KerogenKerogen””BitumenBitumen

InsituInsitu ResourcesResourcesSpent Caustic/AcidSpent Caustic/Acid

Drill CuttingsDrill CuttingsSpent Oil ShaleSpent Oil Shale

Stranded GasStranded GasCoal Bed Methane Coal Bed Methane

Potential Plasma Applications within Green River Basin

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•High Temperature Plasma•Refractory Lined•Modules installed with Rotary Kiln, Cyclone Separator, etc.

•Gasification & Separation in one step

•Multiple Torches•Up to 15 MW/torch•90 MW module•Modules Stacked

•Air Core in Hydrocyclone replaced with plasma core•Multiple Units installed on inlet and outlet headers

•Single Torch•Up to 100kw/torch•Very Lean Combustor

•Single Torch•Up to 15 MW/torch•Torch used for PlasmaWhirl Solids

•Single Torch•Up to 15 MW/torch

•Single Torch•Up to 15 MW/torch

•Electrolysis Cell•Up to 15 MW/Cell

•Carbon Arc•Multiple Units installed on inlet and outlet headers

•Same as ArcWhirl •Single large unit with reflector for increasing irradiation time

•Carbon Arc•Water Cooled Reactor with no refractory lining

•Vitrification + Fast Quench in one step•Biomass Diesel

•Plasma Electrolysis•Liquids with high conductivity

•Gasification & Combustion in one step

•Heavy Oil Upgrading•Syngas Production•Biomass Gasification

•Ultra High Volume Disinfection•IR Drying

•Hydrogen Generation•Caustic Regeneration

FPL Proprietary Plasma Systems & Torches

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Mass transfer is the phrase commonly used in engineering for physical processes that involve molecular

By: Cliff McClain

and convective transport of atoms

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and molecules within physical systems. Mass transfer includes both fluid flow and separation unit operations.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_transferExamples:Mining – Air Sparged Hydrocyclones, Froth FlotationDrilling – Hydrocyclones, Shale ShakerProduction – Induced Gas Flotation CellRefinery – Distillation Columns, Strippers, Reactors, etc.Water Treatment – Dissolved Air FlotationMetals Industry – Arc Melting, Electrolysis, Resistive HeatingPulp & Paper – Lime Kiln, Black Liquor Evaporation

Mass Transfer 101

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Hydrocyclones are commonly used in mining, drilling, pulp & paper

Hydrocyclones – Vortex or “WHIRL” Flow

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Hydrocyclones – Vortex or “WHIRL” Flow

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Hydrocyclones – Air or Gas Core

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Conduction – thru wall of pipe or medium

Convection – via air, steam or fluid

Radiation (Wave Energy)EMR - Gamma, X-Ray, UV, IR, Microwaves, RF, Corpuscular – electrons, cations, anions Sonic

"wave energy" includes radiation as well as wave energy transmitted by various mediums and embraces electromagnetic wave energy or radiation, sonic and supersonic waves, neutron, proton, deutron, and other types of corpuscular radiation.

http://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/classification/uspc204/defs204.htm

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Heat Transfer 101

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Through wall of pipe

Heating Inconel 625

Heat Transfer 101 - Conduction

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From Plasma to Water

From Plasma to Air

Heat Transfer 101 - Convection

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IR through Glass

IR from plasma to hand

Heat Transfer 101 - Radiation

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4th state of matterElectrically conductingIonized gasExtreme temperatures

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Plasma 101

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Plasma 101 – 99% of universe exists in the plasma state

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Plasma is four times more efficient for heating at High Temperatures (Electrical Power Research Institute - EPRI)Gasification & Water Treatment in one stepEconomics

Potential net energy producerLow capital cost

Physical CharacteristicsReady technologyOff the shelf modular componentsVery Compact – transportable

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Plasma 101 – Why Plasma?

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Graph reproduced with permission from EPRI via Ametek HDR Sr. Engineer, George Siteshttp://www.hdrpower.com/app/1001.asp

2900

Plasma 101 – EPRI Graph Plasma vs Fossil Fuels

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1Reproduced with permission from Ametek HDR Sr. Engineer, George Siteshttp://www.hdrpower.com/app/1001.asp

Plasma heat contains more available energy for work than fossil fuel at high temperatures. Although the electricity used for making plasma may cost two to three times as much as fossil fuels, four times as much available energy is contained in plasma heat than is possible with fossil fuels.Fossil fuel flames have a practical limit of 3600° F (2000°C). At 2900° F (1600° C), only 20% of the energy in a fossil fuel flame is available for melting metal, but more than 80% of the energy in the plasma heated air is available.1

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Plasma 101 – Plasma Heating

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Although the Plasma Torch has been around for many years, the applications are just becoming known. Now with the advancements in power electronics and control methods the applications are more wide spread than ever due to the increased controllability of the arc.The small size, minimal installation costs and the ability to use different gasses are all benefits of the Plasma Torch. However, the greatest advantage is the ability to provide and maintain accurate temperature control.1

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Plasma 101 – Plasma Heating continued

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Inertial and MagneticInertial Confinement

Angular Momentum or high velocity gases or used to Pinch or Squeeze the plasma and contain it within the centerTypical everyday applications:

Plasma Cutting, Gouging & Spraying

ESAB PT 19 TorchTransferred Arc Torch

Plasma Confinement – Inertial Confinement

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Plasma Confinement – Transferred Arc Mode

++

--Cooling WaterCooling Water

Anode NozzleAnode Nozzle

CathodeCathodePlasma GasPlasma GasArgon, NArgon, N22, , OO22, Ar+H, Ar+H22, , He, etc.He, etc.

ArcArc

Plasma Plasma PlumePlume

Hot WaterHot Water

Electrically Conductive Electrically Conductive WorkpieceWorkpiece

Arc Transferred to Arc Transferred to WorkpieceWorkpiece

Shield GasShield GasAir, NAir, N22, O, O22, , ArAr, H, H22, He, , He, etc.etc.

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Cooling WaterCooling Water

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AnodeAnode

CathodeCathode

Plasma Plasma GasGas

Air, NAir, N22, O, O22, , ArAr, H, H22, He, , He, etc.etc. ArcArc

Plasma Plasma PlumePlume

Hot WaterHot Water

Hot WaterHot Water

Plasma Confinement – NON - Transferred Arc Mode

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NOTE: NOTE: ““The system is a closedThe system is a closed--loop configuration with a pump and heat exchanger. The heat exchloop configuration with a pump and heat exchanger. The heat exchanger should have a anger should have a maximum capability to dissipate the equivalent of 30% of the tormaximum capability to dissipate the equivalent of 30% of the torch power with heat removed by the plant ch power with heat removed by the plant recirculatingrecirculating water water system.system.””

See: See: http://www.westinghousehttp://www.westinghouse--plasma.com/westinghouse/ie/plasmatechnology/pt_main_is.htmplasma.com/westinghouse/ie/plasmatechnology/pt_main_is.htm

Water Cooled Electrodes: Heat loss to water = Equivalent of 30%Water Cooled Electrodes: Heat loss to water = Equivalent of 30% of Torch Powerof Torch Power

The core of the arc is found to be close to LTE, with a central The core of the arc is found to be close to LTE, with a central plasma temperature of 6,200 deg K in the nonplasma temperature of 6,200 deg K in the non--transferred mode, transferred mode, and approx. 15,000 deg K in the transferred mode. and approx. 15,000 deg K in the transferred mode.

See: See: http://http://stinet.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verbstinet.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb==getRecord&metadataPrefixgetRecord&metadataPrefix==html&identifierhtml&identifier=ADA360841=ADA360841

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Plasma Confinement – NON - Transferred Arc Mode

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--

AnodeAnode

CathodeCathode

WaterWaterArcArc

Any Waste with organicsAny Waste with organics

Plasma Plume (Supersonic)Plasma Plume (Supersonic)

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Plasma Confinement – ArcWhirl™ with Water

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Inertial and Magnetic

Magnetic ConfinementReturning back to the fact that a plasma is electrically conductive, it also can be contained with magnetismTypical everyday applications:

NONE

Hopefully one day - Fusion

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Plasma Confinement – Magnetic Confinement

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Cyclone Plasma+

If 2 of natures’ most powerful forces could be coupled, what would be the possibilities?

Plasma Cyclone Mass Transfer

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U.S. Patent No. 5,228,901http://www.mines.edu/academic/met/plasma/facilities.htm

Reproduced with permission from Dr. Patrick R. Taylor

Plasma Cyclone – Mine’s Closed-Top Cyclone Reactor

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350 VDC 150 amps 130 350 VDC 150 amps 130 amps Continuous Dutyamps Continuous Duty

ESAB 150ESAB 150

Cathode (Cathode (--))

Anode (+)Anode (+)

hydrocyclonehydrocyclone

WaterWater

Plasma Plasma TorchTorch

Plasma Cyclone – FPL PlasmaWhirl™ for Liquids

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350 VDC 150 amps 350 VDC 150 amps 130 amps Continuous 130 amps Continuous DutyDuty

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Cathodes (Cathodes (--))Anodes (+)Anodes (+)

hydrocyclonehydrocycloneESAB 150ESAB 150

Plasma TorchesPlasma Torches

Plasma Cyclone – FPL PlasmaWhirl™ for Solids

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250 VDC 400 amps 250 VDC 400 amps Continuous DutyContinuous Duty

Cathode (Cathode (--))

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Anode (+)Anode (+)

WaterWater

HDR HDR AmetekAmetek

Plasma Cyclone – FPL ArcWhirl™ for Solids or Liquids

hydrocyclonehydrocyclone

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Replacing the air/gas core in a hydrocyclone with a plasma core.

Plasma Cyclone – FPL ArcWhirl™ Original Concept

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Plasma Mass Transfer

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Plasma Mass Transfer

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Containment of the Plasma Core without MELT DOWN of Reactor

Utilize Common Refractory as Plasma Facing MaterialAchieve Core Temperature greater than 5000°F

Feed solids without any pretreatmentUtilize Angular Momentum of Plasma Jet for:

GrindingSeparating

Separation – Mass Transfer

Ultra-low CAPEX, Compact, Mobile and Modular

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PlasmaWhirl™ Reactor Technology Approach

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Containment of the Plasma Core without Refractory Lining

Create and Sustain WHIRLPoolNO Refractory Lining

Multiple Feed Inlets with PreheatingSolidsLiquidsGases

Separation – Mass Transfer

Various Modes of Operation with same System

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ArcWhirl™ Technology Approach

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What happens with ArcWhirl when flooded with high conductivity solution

ElectrolysisPlasma

Are there any low flow weak solutions that electrolyte can be added to?

Yes

What environmental friendly electrolytes are commonly used in industry?

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HiTemper™ Technology Approach

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5 reasons why Electrical Technologies are right for Oil Shale Development

NaHCO3

CaCO3Lime

Baking Soda or Caustic

DRY – no free moisture; can be comminuted

Technology Approach & Coming Full Circle with a Whirl

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Adopting Foundry Technologies – Rotary Sand Reclaimer

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Adopting Foundry Technologies – Rotary Sand Reclaimer

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Adopting Foundry Technologies – Sand Exiting Reclaimer

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1616”” ArcWhirlArcWhirl™™ -- 30,000 BBL/day30,000 BBL/dayArcWhirl Produced Water Treatment System

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ArcWhirl Produced Water Treatment System - Inlet

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ArcWhirl Produced Water Treatment System - Stinger

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PlasmaWhirl™ Dual Torches

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PlasmaWhirl™ Dual Torches with Power Supplies

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120 KW ArcWhirl™ Melter

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PlasmaWhirl™ Torch

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PlasmaWhirl™ Torch

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HiTemper™ for Downhole Applications

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HiTemper™ for Downhole Applications

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4” Casting - CF8M (316-L) Hydrocyclone Volute

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PlasmaWhirl™ Reactor Drawings

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Multiple Torch PlasmaWhirl™ Modules70 KW 2 torch PlasmaWhirl™ Research Trailer/Skid

1 Ton/hour Oil Shale

720 KW 6 torch PlasmaWhirl™ Trial Unit10 tons/hour Oil Shale

7.2 MW 6 torch PlasmaWhirl™ Module100 tons/hour

90 MW 6 torch PlasmaWhirl™ Module30,000 tons/day

PlasmaWhirl™ Reactor CAPEX

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Dual TorchesRating: 70 KWFeedrate: ½ lb/secondResidence Time: 1 sec.Temperature: + 3,500°FTemp Rise for Foundry Sand + Drill Cuttings:75°F 1,500°F in 1 second

PlasmaWhirl™ Reactor Original Prototype

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Energy for treating Drill Cuttings1 or Foundry Sand2

68 KW/ton232,084 BTUs/ton

1Removal of Oil based drilling fluids for ROC (retention on cuttings) below detectable limits.2Burn-off of carbon residue (polyurethane)

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PlasmaWhirl™ Reactor processing Foundry Sand

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PlasmaWhirl™ Reactor processing Foundry Sand

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PlasmaWhirl™ Reactor Bottom Feed Inlet

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Cuttings provided by:Carol FlemingChevronHouston, Texas

Mark Arceneaux, VPGulf Coast OperationsCCS Energy Services

ArcWhirl™ Melter vitrified Shale Drill Cuttings

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Slag (90% volume Reduction)Can be used as Cement AdditiveRoad Bed material

ArcWhirl™ Melter vitrified Shale Drill Cuttings

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ArcWhirl™ Melter vitrified Lava Filter Media from Mine Water

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ArcWhirl™ Melter – 1 oz platinum recovered from lava filter

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Sample of oil shale from an outcrop of the Mahogany zone on the PiceanceCreek Road near Rio Blanco CO.Estimated average mineral composition of the Mahogany (from Baughman, ed., Synthetic Fuels Data Handbook, Cameron Engineers, Inc, 1978) is:32% dolomite16% calcite15% quartz19% illite (clay mineral)10% albite (sodium feldspar)

6% potassium feldspar1% pyrite (iron sulfide)1% analcite (Na-silicate zeolite)

Oil Shale Sample Provided by Jeremy Boak, CERI, Mines

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Weight = 640 grams Crushed then Weighed 1 lb

Oil Shale Sample Melt Test performed on October 3, 2007

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Vitrified weight = 11 ounzes (wt reduction = 32%)

Oil Shale Sample Melt Test performed on October 3, 2007

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2 minutes at 80 volts x 130 amps = 10,400 kva/30 = 347 watts = 1,185 BTUs/lb

Arc Heat Input = 1,185 BTUs/lb with ZERO heat recovery power factor = .85, then out of wall power = 409 watts/lb

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Oil Shale Sample Melt Test Energy Input

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ArcWhirl™ Melter with Oil Shale Sample Melt October 3, 2007

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Arc Rotates or Whirls around carbon crucible

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ArcWhirl™ Melter with Oil Shale Sample Melt October 3, 2007

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FPL Plasma Systems and Temperature Operating Curve

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Shell ICPThe Shell method involves placing 15 to 25 electrical heaters per acre in vertical wells and then heating the oil to the required temperature over a 2 to 3 year period. This slow heating causes the rock to release its oil, and a gas similar to natural gas. The major energy requirement is the electricity to heat the oil shale which is estimated at 250-300 kw-hr per barrel.1

FPL PAGD™

1http://www.mines.edu/Research/PTTC/newsletters/volume%209/v9n3p5.html

FPL is working on an insitu process termed Plasma Assisted Gravity Drainage similar to SAGD used in oil sands. The processutilizes a novel plasma heater.

Goal: 68 kw-hr per barrel.

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Insitu Plasma

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Plasma Heaters

Lack of shale porosity will not hinder the process

Partial Upgraded Shale Oil

Hot CO2

Insitu PAGD™ with ArcWhirl™

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Produced Water

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A Turbine purposely designed to treat water while gasifying and cogenerating heat/electricity and compressing gases using:

Oil Shale Oil SandCoal Stranded Gas Coke Heavy Oil

Coming Soon – January 2008

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PlasmaWhirl™ Technology Trailer

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Arc Whirl Power Supply

Air Compressor(50-60 psi for Plasma)

Plasma Whirl Power Supply

Arc Whirl Power Supply

Arc Whirl Power Supply

Air Compressor(50-60 psi for Plasma)

Air Compressor(50-60 psi for Plasma)

Plasma Whirl Power SupplyPlasma Whirl Power Supply

PlasmaWhirl™ Technology Trailer

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ArcWhirl™ Disinfection and Sand Filter System

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ArcWhirl™ Power

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PlasmaWhirl™ Heater Treater + Upgrader

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PlasmaWhirl™ Heater Treater + Upgrader Power

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ArcWhirl™ Melter with Tank

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Residual Baking Soda+

Caustic Soda

ArcWhirl™ Melter with Tank

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Foret Plasma Labs Locations

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Houston Texas

252 Mc Carty Drive, Houston, TX 77029252 Mc Carty Drive, Houston, TX 77029

www.qesc.comwww.qesc.com

Foret Plasma Labs Demonstration Facility Location

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Houston Texas

Houston Demonstration Foundry Partner - QESC

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