Replies to post #4589 on First American Scientific Corp. (fka FASC)

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Jagman: OK, the efficiencies of the complete AgES system were not factored in. Only the KDS's power requirements.

I need a little help reading the chart which shows burner capacities.

http://ages-biomass.com/data/OGSTFA%20Burner%20Capacities.pdf

That chart shows 4MW for dust throughput of 860 kg/h. The KDS that was tested produces about .6 times that amount.

How do you interpret the 4MW?

It is important to remember that this is a cogeneration system. It is not to eliminate completely the need for conventional fuel. It must be viewed as part of the True Total Recycling process - i.e. elimination of waste while also contributing to energy needs.

I think it is safe to say that the complete system is a money saver over the status quo when you consider waste elimination, cogeneration of power, and other potential uses for the recovered kaolin clay and ash.

AgES has claimed a 1-3 year ROI. It is probably safe to say that this is not moving forward until the greatest efficiencies can be built into the system. I suspect they were waiting for the DOE test results and, perhaps, capital.

I think we are close to a marketable system. How close? 2-3 years for the TTR system. But the goal line should be evident before that and the market is forward looking.

In the meantime, we have to see what revenues can be generated with the current system, which is already much improved over the system of two years ago.

It would appear that both the DOE and the USDA expect FASC to be around for a few years.