Additron Technologies’ model is to use waste coal or non-marketable low calorie sub bituminous coal with high moisture content, whereas competitors require high calorie coal to get a large yield. Using sub-bituminous coal as the feed-stock, we will not require any additional water as there is enough water within the sub bituminous coal. Competitor’s gasification systems cannot use sub bituminous coal, as they need commercial compliance coal. This is one of the biggest advantages in using our system. Our system is best suited for the use of sub bituminous coal. Thus, our feedstock cost is between US$5 -$10 dollars per ton and our competitors must pay US$30 -$40 dollars translating into millions of dollars in savings every year.
The new cutting edge technology, NANO ENHANCED™ ICL processing combines Indirect Coal Liquefaction with the latest nanotechnologies and high temperatures. Through controlled membranes we create a selective separation of the molecules. By then changing the structure of these molecules and further processing, the toxic waste products like Co2 are completely eliminated. Normal coal-derived fuels are ultra-clean: low on sulphur, low in particulates, with low levels of oxides of nitrogen. With NANO ENHANCED™ ICL processing, tests have shown a greater and cleaner burn rate of the liquid fuels like diesel and jet-fuel which contributes to an even cleaner, (approx. 80% less emissions than traditional fuels), end product.
By using the revolutionary NANO ENHANCED™ ICL process the production cost of Synthetic oil is significantly lower than that of traditional ICL / DCL facilities. Having no extra costs for the capture and storage of CO2 and the lower costs of the low calorie sub bituminous coal, Additron Technologies is able to produce synthetic oil within a price range of US$15 - $25 dollars per barrel.