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Qnergy PowerGen

◊ Extreme Reliability ◊ Low Maintenance ◊ High Efficiency ◊ Low Cost

Unattended Remote Power Solutions for the O&G Industry

45 Years of Designing and Producing Stirling-based Devices

Working with NASA “Curiosity” landed on Mars Aug 2012 carrying two Stirling devices by Qnergy’s sister company

• Ricor a leader in Stirling

Technology holds more than 30% global market share (thermal infrared imaging)

• Over 2.5 million operating

hours using Stirling Engine Technology in power- generation applications

• State-of-the-art , high

precision, manufacturing plant in Ogden, Utah, USA.

Working with the US Army Military Grade Power Plant – Utah (Tooele) – 420

• perating units

Mature Production Line Over 15,000 units per year production capacity

Qnergy Headquarters

Utah USA based facility specializing in design, high volume, and lean manufacturing of Free Piston generators $300 Million invested in technology infrastructure 60,000 Sq. feet Manufacturing Facility Over 220 years of combined experience in high volume manufacturing and engineering Reliability Demonstration Site

Qnergy’s Unique Generator Platform

Up to 30% thermal-to-electric efficiency Adaptable to almost any fuel or heat source No Service

Best in Class Technology Zero Maintenance

Sealed Engine No rubbing parts Long Life

Ease of Integration

Simple Design (only 66 parts) Small Footprint and Low Weight Comply to both CE and UL certifications Flexible AC/DC power outputs Single engine capacity up to 7,100 Watt

Flexible Power Interfaces

Heat Source Electricity Out Heat Out Linear Alternator Cooling

Maintenance Free Generator

Extensive Integration Experience

One Generator Multiple Applications Millions of Operating Hours

Remote Power O&G Remote Power Telecom CSP applications SmartBoiler – mCHP solutions Biomass – wood pellet boilers

PowerGen – Remote Power

Design Philosophy

Dispatchable and flexible power solution for a variety of power-needs marked by extreme reliability and low maintenance

• all for competitive cost of ownership -

Core Technology

The SmartGen is based on the Qnergy Free Piston Stirling Engine (FPSE) with proven legacy in Military and Space applications.

• Zero Maintenance Generator
• ◊ Friction-Free ◊ No Rotating Parts ◊ Sealed
• Highly Reliable in Harsh Environments
• High Electrical Efficiency
• Multi-Fuel Capacity

PowerGen – Select Applications

• Cathodic Protection
• Instrumentation and metering for pipeline and well-pad
• Artificial-lift equipment
• Communication and SCADA systems
• Monitoring and site control
• Lighting, security and safety equipment
• Renewable power backup and buffer

PowerGen Key Specifications

Generator Design Life 10 - 15 years Fuel Type NG; LPG; Propane; Unprocessed Gas Fuel Supply NG, 3-50 psi Propane, 2-30 psi Max Fuel Consumption NG 105 m³ /day Propane 40 gal/day Operating Temperature

• 4°F to 122°F / -20°C to +50°C (-40°C option available)

Altitude

5,000ft @ full power (higher will de-rate at 5% per 1000ft)

Operating mode

• Continuous pre-set power
• Cycling battery charger
• Conditional response-based logic

Output Power up to 5650 Watt Output Voltage 120VAC-240VAC @ 50Hz/60Hz (24VDC / 48VDC available) Service Cycle Annual Inspection Certification UL2200, ANSI Z21.10.3

Power Output Options:

Heat Recovery Options:

✓ Detachable hot-air heat recovery unit ✓ Liquid loop recovery as an option ✓ Heat Supply Ratio of x2.5 – 3.5 of power ✓ Controllable supply temperatures

PowerGen Size Specification

PowerGen – Key Component Overview

AIR FILTER GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR BATTERY CAVITY BURNER WATER COOLED EXHAUST DUCT ENGINE-GENERATOR

GENERATOR Heat Rejection Unit

Expansion Reservoir Level Sensor Fan Divider Cooling Liquid Pump

PowerGen Proven Maturity

• Intense In-house Testing: various geographic and climate

areas, margin, and advanced HALT durability testing.

• MTBF reliability lab testing: multiple continuously

running indoor and outdoor PowerGen units under range spectrum testing.

• Multiple field unit installations and field M&V sites.

Application

ICCP - Cathodic Protection

Power Load

3800 Watts

Fuel

Pipeline Natural Gas

Configuration

240VAC 1P, (120VAC <–> 120VAC phase to phase)

Location

Rocky Mountains - USA

Pipeline Integrity - ICCP

Pipeline Metering

Application

Fuel Metering / SCADA Station

Power Load

900 Watts (Smartgen replaces x2 TEGS)

Fuel

Pipeline Natural Gas

Configuration

Battery Assisted Power Supply (BAPS) 24Vdc + 240Vac Heater

Location

British-Columbia, Canada

Application

ICCP - Cathodic Protection

Power Load

2500 Watts (Rectifier 50V / 50A), unit set @ 3200 Watt

Fuel

Pipeline Natural Gas

Configuration

Phase to ground 240Vac

Location

Uintah Basin - USA

Pipeline Integrity - ICCP

Railway light switch station

Application

Railway light switching and control

Power Load

Average of 325 Watts

Fuel

Propane

Configuration

Cycle Battery Charger (replacing a 12Vdc solar array)

Location

Pacific Northwest - USA

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Remote Lodge Power

Application

Backup power for mountain facility

Power Load

6000 Watt

Fuel

Pipeline Natural Gas

Configuration

HVDC to 3P SMA grid tie inverter + battery backup

Location

Wasatch Mountain Range - USA

Interim Performance Data

• 24/7 operating profile
• Average engine power of 6000Watts
• Daily NET power production of 130 kW-hr
• 48Vdc battery bank maintained continuously @ full charge

Daily: 130 kW-hr

PowerGen Primary Features

• Price: x7 times less expensive (cost per Watt) than TEGs
• Efficiency: x7 times more efficient than TEGs
• Maintenance: zero cost for lubricants, logistics and waste recycling
• Operation: no reliability reduction for multiple start-stops or continuous operation.
• Installation: small footprint and installation profile
• Fuel: can operate on multiple types of fuels at differing caloric values
• Functionality & Flexibility: Modular power, Smart logic, Communication and

Control

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