Alternative Fuel Systems - Stationary

BAF Technologies provides alternate fuel conversion services for multiple stationary engines. Due to the increased attention given to issues of security and emergency services, companies, municipalities, states and federal agencies have increased their demand for emergency generators, the majority of which are powered by diesel fuel. Both natural and terrorist disasters can wreak havoc on the power distribution grid, triggering the emergency generators to start.

Combine these issues with the necessity to reduce emissions, and diesel generators face environmental issues. Recent information indicates that diesel generation emits up to 500 times more NOX per megawatt of electricity produced than natural gas-fired generation. In addition, most facilities have at least a 5,000 diesel fuel tank, which under full load, will empty if not refueled every 2-3 days. The result is that the facility is highly dependent on the delivery of diesel fuel by local delivery trucks.

The BAF Technologies system will enable the emergency generator to use both natural gas and diesel fuel. The emergency generator will then consume 30% diesel and 70% natural gas. This will extend the time to refueling to 16-days. The NOX per megawatt of electricity produced is reduced by at least 50%. Homeland Security has played a significant role in re-evaluating the support of critical facilities. We are all now faced with the reality that a “disaster” could be realized in the form of a terrorist action. This understanding only underscores the importance to provide greater flexibility to critical facilities.

In summary, BAF’s systems offer the following benefits:

Fuel Savings – BAF’s dual-fuel system displaces approximately 70% of diesel fuel with natural gas. With a savings of $0.20/gallon equivalent, the economics are attractive.

Diesel Performance and Reliability – BAF’s dual-fuel system does not alter internal engine parts so that power output remains the same; the option to revert back to diesel is retained; and maintenance intervals can be extended.

Emissions Reductions – NOx emissions will be reduced by 25-40% depending on the pattern of use. Particulate emissions, which are increasingly being recognized as a carcinogenic occupational hazard, will decline significantly.

The Blackout of August 14, 2003

Major Reasons for Outages
Studies show that the top four causes of power outages are:

1. Storms (lightning, high winds, ice and rain)
2. Trees and branches contacting electric lines
3. Accidents (cars hitting poles)
4. Equipment failure (from corrosion, wear and again parts

Critical Facilities

• Government: Government office building, courthouses, military installations (including reserve and national guard), foreign government offices and consulates.
• Emergency Services: Law enforcement, fire, local emergency operations centers, emergency responder stations, emergency medical services.
• Public Health: Hospitals, emergency medical centers.
• Public Facilities: Science research facilities, academic institutions, museums, schools
• Recreation: Sports arenas, auditoriums, theaters, parks, casinos, concert halls/pavilions.
• Electric Power: Electric generation stations, distribution facilities.
• Oil/Gas: Petroleum refineries, major gas/oil storage and shipment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, control stations.
• Commercial/industrial: Chemical, radiological, or biological facilities, industrial plants, business/corporate centers, co-ops, agriculture, livestock, malls/shopping centers, hotels/convention centers.
• Communications: Television, telephone, radio and computer facilities, switching stations, satellite support facilities, transmission towers
• Transportation: Railheads/rail yards, interstate highways, tunnels, bridges, subways, airports, bus terminals, bridges, ferries, truck terminals, air navigation aids.
• Water Supply: Water supply plants, water purification systems, water distribution systems, waste water plants, dams, reservoirs.
• Bank/Finance: Banks and financial institutions.