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RPPR (AquaStar Holdings now Sutimco) DD

Website: http://www.aquastarcooling.com
/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=53

Share Structure:

As of March 31, 2011
O/S: 621,575,215
Float: 279,495,763*
A/S: 950,000,000

*Floats more likely 500 million I believe.

Company Filings:

http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/RPPR/financials

Auditor/Accountant
Business Direction Advisors
7344 East Pinto Way
Orange, CA, 92869
United States

About AquaStar now SutimCo:[

AquaStar Holdings, Inc. Subsidiary Appoints Former Beckman Coulter Executive as Vice President of Operations

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/AquaStar-Holdings-Inc-prnews-3812718260.html?x=0&.v=1


Patent for the compressor to use water as a refrigerant in structures.

Basically: Real Paper Designs(RPD) bought AquaStar Corporation announced Feb 22, 2010 which owns a unique type of air conditioner that’s more green and effective than traditional ones. Aqua Star should start production of these soon. RPD changed its name to AquaStar. Recently AquaStar bought SUTIMCo and will be changing their name to that.

AquaStar Holding, Inc. announced that it is changing its corporate name to SUTIMCo International, Inc. The new corporate identity reflects the Company's objective to launch new technology enterprises based on world-class university research discoveries. AquaStar Holdings, Inc. expects the entire approval process to take up to thirty days to complete.AquaStar is a green air conditioning system.

AquaStar Holding, Inc. announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued patent number 7,708,944 for the Ultra-Sensitive, Portable Capillary Sensor technology utilized by the Capwave Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) platform.
The new generation AquaStar cooling system achieves an ultra-high efficiency 40-plus SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, has no CFCs or toxic gases, improves Indoor Air Quality and reduces AC electricity operating cost by up to 40 percent.

PPT: http://www.aquastarcooling.com/images/stories/AquaStar_PPT_2010.pdf

Recently Acquired SUTIMCo, Inc. (View their portfolio at the end of paragraph)

AquaStar Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RPPR) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed the acquisition of SUTIMCo, Inc., a provider of management services and infrastructure for emerging technology companies based in Santa Ana, CA. As part of the agreement, AquaStar has acquired 100% of the shares of SUTIMCo in exchange for $9,500,000, payable in $4,000,000 of preferred stock in AquaStar and $5,500,000 in cash to be paid within a 24 month period from the date of closing. The Company's first objective will be to negotiate and secure new financing to support the growth and product development of the university developed technologies that SUTIMCo markets.The SUTIMCo, Inc. robust portfolio of relationships with prestigious American universities is unique and strategic. North American universities invest over $42 billion in science and technology research, with about 15,000 new technologies disclosed annually. SUTIMCo's portfolio of technology and innovation start-ups, in partnership with more than two-dozen of the nation's premier research universities, includes operating companies, companies in the pre-funding stage and projects in the development process. Each of these business entities is being advanced by the SUTIMCo management team and methodology.

http://www.suti.com/Home/Home.html#

SUTIMCo’s Portfolio:
http://www.suti.com/Portfolio/UniversityPartners.html

President Malcom Lennie:

Letter to Shareholders September 10, 2010:
http://www.aquastarcooling.com/images/stories
/AquaStar_Presidents_letter_2010.pdf



SAVINGS

The AquaStar air conditioning system, at 27-44 SEER is a more than two-
fold improvement over standard air conditioners on the market. In the best seer rating
situation the product can save $ 630 a year. But in the worst it can still save $ 152 based on
cost estimates. The product is 10x more eco friendly because it based on water.

http://www.lennox.com/products/air-conditioners/
The average range of seer ratings are 13-21

Cost Estimate Based on Seer

13 Seer Rating

Cooling - High Efficiency
Yearly Operating Cost: $ 978
Yearly Savings: $ 225

21 seer rating


Cooling - High Efficiency
Yearly Operating Cost: $ 711
Yearly Savings: $ 34


27 seer rating

Cooling - High Efficiency
Yearly Operating Cost: $ 559
Yearly Savings: $ 20



44 seer rating

Cooling - High Efficiency
Yearly Operating Cost: $ 348
Yearly Savings: $ 7

(Cost Estimates from http://www.hvacopcost.com/)


The new generation AquaStar cooling system achieves an ultra-high efficiency
40-plus SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)
rating, has no CFCs or toxic gases, improves Indoor Air Quality
and reduces AC electricity operating cost by up to 40 percent.
air conditioning consumes more than 2000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, causing
power plants to emit about 3500 pounds of carbon dioxide and 31 pounds of sulfur dioxide.
Central air conditioners are rated according to their seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER).
SEER indicates the relative amount of energy
needed to provide a specific cooling output. Many older systems have SEER ratings of 6 or less.
The minimum SEER allowed today is 13.


In the evaporator, chilled liquid water is produced by pulling a vacuum on the liquid water returned from
the room-air contactor. At this low pressure, a portion of the liquid water evaporates causing the remaining
liquid water to chill to a low temperature. This chilled liquid water is pumped out of the evaporator and is
sent to the room-air contactor where it again cools the indoor air.
The water vapor produced in the evaporator is compressed and sent to the condenser.
In the condenser, the compressed water vapor condenses onto cool liquid water coming
from a cooling tower. The heat of condensation warms the liquid water, which is then
pumped out of the condenser and sent back to the cooling tower, where it cools.
Because this is an open system, liquid water directly contacts air. A small amount of air
dissolves in the liquid water, and is removed from the liquid water at the vacuum conditions.
This air collects in the condenser and is purged.
The water-based air conditioner described above has been known for many years, but it has not been
commercialized because a suitable compressor has not been available until the development of
technology. The compressor must be able to compress large volumes of water vapor - a typical 3-ton air
conditioner must compress about 1200 cubic feet per minute of low-pressure water vapor. The StarRotor
compressor can accomplish this both efficiently and economically.

FAQ Off Website:

#1 How is this not a swamp cooler (evaporative cooler)? A “swamp cooler” ONLY uses a fan and evaporation to cool the air. They are also not well suited for humid climates and are often insufficient in extreme heat. The AquaStar uses a chiller (compressor to cool the water) to produce cold water that is then used to cool the air. The AquaStar can operate in any humidity. Depending on the configuration, it can also regulate the humidity and purify the air.
#2 Where does the airflow come from? The diagrams on display at the show did not clearly indicate that the AquaStar can be directly connected to an existing forced air system (FAS) that is part of a central heating and air conditioning system. It can also be connected to separate fan coils or air/water contactors in split systems. The configuration diagrams that were on display at the show have been updated to reflect the use with a forced air system.
#3 Since the AquaStar does not dry out the air like a typical air conditioner, just how much humidity would this system create? One of the great benefits of using the air/water contactor configuration is the ability to regulate the humidity within ASHRAE sanctioned comfort levels. In a humid climate (Houston, Atlanta), the humidity will be brought down and in a dry climate (Phoenix, Las Vegas), the humidity will be brought up.
#4 Can I use it to purify the air even if I do not need to cool the air? Yes, absolutely. It may cool the air slightly and it can still be used to regulate the humidity to some degree as well to keep you more comfortable. This is only possible when using the air/water contactor on the inside loop. Addition of an ozone generator can increase the air freshness even further.
#5 What volume of air (CFM cubic feet per minute) can the system process? This is primarily a function of the forced air system and not the AquaStar air conditioner. The AquaStar compressor can compress high volumes of water vapor, i.e., for the 3.5-ton unit, 1200 CFM, which is why it can do the job a much larger unit does for large commercial buildings.
#6 When will the first units be available for residential and light commercial installation? We expect to have units available for installation by the end of spring or early summer.
#7 Why is the AquaStar a more healthy alternative to standard air conditioners? Traditional CFC gas-based air conditioners create condensation on the fan coil and so they dehydrate the air. In dry climates this can cause the mucus membranes of the nose and throat to crack. When the more efficient air/water contactor is used to cool the air it adds a small amount of moisture to dry air and so it does not cause the aforementioned issue. Secondly, it does not use harmful CFC gases which damage the environment for everyone. Lastly, it also cleans the air similar to using an air scrubber which can cost thousands of dollars, providing a better all around air quality and comfort.
#8 What is the expected BTU output for the various AquaStar units?
• 2-ton 24,000 BTU/h
• 3.5-ton 42,000 BTU/h
• 5-ton 60,000 BTU/h
#9 What is the expected energy savings over a typical central air system? Based on reduced energy needs and the higher efficiency of heat transfer using the air/water contactor, we expect it to cut energy costs due to air conditioning by 80+%. If the hot water output is connected to a pool, water heater, or other hot water use there should be additional savings. (Note these calculations are based on tier 1 energy pricing – if you are paying higher tiered prices your savings will be even greater.)
#10 Can the output be connected to Geothermal, Solar, or other companion systems? The answer is not a simple one but yes, in many cases it can. Since the AquaStar pulls pollutants out of the air, the method of heat transfer has to be considered with regard to the eventual use of that water. (For examples of the possible configurations please see the West Coast Green Slides PDF referenced above.)
#11 Can the Flow be changed so that the AquaStar functions as a heater? Yes, but it would introduce excessive humidity if the direct air water contactor is used. For this function a fan coil or in floor radiant heating system would be preferable.
#12 What wattage will this unit consume? It is about ½ to ¼ a conventional air conditioner of the same capacity. A typical value for a home is about 1.5 kW, but it varies depending on cooling load and temperature.
#13 How does the AquaStar compare to a gas fired chiller? It is difficult to compare the two since the AquaStar unit uses electricity and the other uses gas. If natural gas is used to power an adsorption chiller (e.g., lithium bromide), it is VERY wasteful because the temperature at which the heat is adsorbed is very low. Usually, the COP (coefficient of performance) is less than 1.0 Btu heat pumped/Btu natural gas heat. For the AquaStar, a typical value is about 8 to 10.
#14 Can we use sea water or does it need to be tap water? Yes, seawater can be used. It actually improves efficiency if seawater is used in the outdoor loop but tap water must be used in the indoor loop. So, if you live close enough to the beach and can run pipes into the ocean, you are good to go.
#15 How much water is consumed by a 3.5 ton AquaStar unit? There is no simple or single answer since there are so many configuration issues as well as a dependency on how the unit is operated. If you are trying to bring the temperature down 10 degrees or 30 degrees it makes a difference. If an internal fan coil is used and a closed loop system on the outside there will be almost no water loss aside from purging every so often to keep the system clean. What we do know is that at the highest level of consumption, with both an internal and external air-water contactor it amounts to about $7.00 of water per month while saving $100+ dollars of electricity.