1. Photovoltaic Systems Industrial Design &
Ψ PSIDA
Applications
Production of hydrogen, oxygen,
algae and bleach
from dirty water sources
Addressing contaminated water while
establishing a hydrogen infrastructure
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2. Ψ PSIDA How?
Houston area is already an established
market with over 700 miles of hydrogen
pipeline and large existing user base.
Texas produces 7 Billion bbl of brine
water for every 300 Million bbl of oil
produced yearly.
Texas oil fields are distributed
throughout the state and in close
proximity to major metropolitan areas.
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4. Each Well produces 15 to 45 bbl of brine for
Ψ PSIDA each bbl of oil
Caldwell county is one of the 5 CenTex counties around
Austin. It produces enough brine to supply all of Austin's
immediate hydrogen needs. (only 3 hour drive to Houston)
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5. Ψ PSIDA Technology Introduction
Dirty Water Electrolysis:
PSIDA’s system is the only one not requiring
“ultra-clean water”
Process starts by adding salt and electricity:
2NaCl + 2H2O → Cl2 + H2 + 2NaOH
The free Na+ ions available during further
electrolysis maintains the system.
NaOH → Na+ + O- + H+
Na+ + H2O → H+ + NaOH
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6. Ψ PSIDA Technology Introduction
Simple Example
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7. Ψ PSIDA product viability
Hydrogen is the precursor to a variety of
products:
− CO + 2 H2 → CH3OH (Methanol)
− 3 H2 + N2 → 2 NH3 (Fertilizer)
− 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O (releasing electricity and
heat)
Oxygen and bleach have strong viable
markets in medical, cleaning, water
purification, metal working and
agriculture.
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8. Ψ PSIDA Highly competitive
The PSIDA Electrolysis unit handles
acidic, basic or high salinity liquids.
− Nanoparticle technology pulls out ppm oil
contamination.
− The electrolysis units handle any
contaminates found in brine including
ketones, hydrogen sulfide, acetones,
hydrocarbons or oil.
− Capital expenditure and operating
expenditure is only 1/10 electrolysis costs
of competitors.
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9. Ψ PSIDA Projected Revenue
Hydrogen/Oxygen Production
6000000
Cost
5000000
H2 Kg
produced
4000000
USD or kg
Hydrogen
Value
3000000 O2 Kg
produced
2000000 Oxygen
Value
1000000
Hydrogen/O
xygen
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Year
Based on an 85,000 gallon daily production basis per facility,
and one facility added per year. Presently proposing to TERP
for first facility demonstration grant and will apply to Treasury
department for investment credit grant instead of tax credit.
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10. Ψ PSIDA Model 5 Anode/Cathode Reliability
Anode after 180
days. Scale is
obvious on anode
and separator. No
deterioration in
actual material.
Cathode after 180
days.
Salt brines and
sewage water.
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11. Ψ PSIDA Model 6 Illustration
Demonstration of
the unit under
power.
O2
Hydrogen
H2 generation in
central cell.
Oxygen
generation in left
and right cell.
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12. Ψ PSIDA Summary
Dangerous chemicals are reduced to
non-dangerous components. Fresh
water is supplied by Solar Thermal.
Income generation from hydrogen,
oxygen, bleach, oils and animal feed.
Income generation from oil or Natural
Gas brine or brackish water instead of
cost and liability.
CAPEX and OPEX are 10X lower than
competition.
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