RadMax Technologies, Inc.
Innovative Rotary
Technology
Engines
Compressors
Expanders
Pumps
Gensets
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Company Profile
RadMax Technologies, Inc.
• Headquartered in Spokane, WA, is a wholly owned subsidiary
of REGI US, Inc.
• R&D company in the business of designing, developing and
proving axial vane-type rotary power devices for civilian,
commercial and government applications
• Four generations of engine, compressor, pump, and expander
prototypes have been designed and tested for multiple
applications
• Over 20 patents that have been filed or issued, plus another
25 more are under consideration for filing; have expanded
the application possibilities for this technology
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Company Vision & Business Model
• Develop advanced devices that reduce carbon footprint, reduce
device size, weight and parts count, and increase fuel and
manufacturing efficiencies
• Work with prominent industry and academic consultants to
initially develop general RadMax® technology device prototype
designs
• Capitalize initial R&D through public stock sales and company
financing plan
• Further develop and market prototype devices through
funding/licensing agreements with industry and government
partners for specific applications
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Company History
• Original Rand Cam invention and patent in 1981 by Canadian
James McCann
• Reg Technologies, Inc., in 1986 acquired 40% interest in the
invention and subsequently built a next generation prototype
in 1989
• REGI US, Inc. was created in 1994 to represent Rand Cam
licensing rights in the US. In the following years, Reg
Technologies and REGI US acquired 100% rights to all
patented technologies.
• RadMax Technologies, Inc. was created as a wholly owned
subsidiary of REGI US in 2007.
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Company History - continued
• In 2016 the company was restructured as an engineering
development company operating under the RadMax
Technologies name and relocated to Spokane, WA, to refocus
development efforts
• With the reorganization REGI US acquired all assets of Reg
Technologies and consolidated all global patent and
marketing rights
• Four generations of engine, compressor, pump, and expander
prototypes have been designed and tested for multiple
applications
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RadMax® Technology
RadMax Rotary Cycle
Up to 12 vanes slide axially through the rotating
rotor as they follow machined cams in the ends of
the stationary stator housing. Chambers form at
both sides of the rotor between the rotor, stator
walls and vanes. The chamber volume changes as
the vane follows along the cam profile during
rotor rotation creating up to 24 compression or
expansion events per revolution. This results in up
to 48 compression, expansion, pumping, or any
combination of such events per rotation. Desired
device configuration is accomplished through the
flexible placement of simple intake and exhaust
ports in the cam.
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RadMax® Technology
One Technology; Multiple Functions
By simply changing the cam profile and/or intake and exhaust porting locations, a
RadMax device can be designed as an internal combustion engine, compressor,
pump, gas expander, or a combination of the functions.
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RadMax® Technology
RadMax Technology and Devices Key Advantages
• Agile technology easily modified for multiple devices, uses and applications
• Multiple devices in one compact unit are possible
• Low part count and fewer moving parts (only two unique moving assemblies);
conducive to rapid change-out replacement, reduced maintenance costs and
increased reliability
• Rotary motion input and output porting does not require complicated valving
systems
• Device family parts are mirror image parts and are typically interchangeable
• High internal compression, expansion and pump ratios possible (up to 20:1)
• Compact size & weight
• High power to weight ratio
• High volume output to size and weight ratios
• High mechanical efficiency
• Multi-fuel capability
• Continual, smooth, low noise rotary motion
• Easily scalable from small to very large
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RadMax® Technology Devices
A truly revolutionary rotary power concept unlike any other
existing technology, RadMax devices are designed for
Simplicity, Efficiency and Power
As a prime mover, a RadMax technology device can be designed
and used as an:
• Internal Combustion Engine
 Compression Ignition
 Spark Ignition
Cam
• Turbine Engine
• Gas Expander
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Vanes
Rotor
Spacer
Oil
Sump
Housing
Injector
Cam
Injector
Rotor
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RadMax® Technology Devices
RadMax Internal Combustion Engine
Can be configured as compression ignition (diesel) or
spark ignition using gasoline, natural gas, etc. fuels.
Key Advantages:
• Compact size & weight (~ 25% of comparable hp RadMax
Internal
piston)
Combustion
Engine Cycle
• High power to weight ratio (>1 hp/lb)
• High internal and potential automatic variable
expansion ratios possible (20:1)
• Continual, smooth rotary motion
• Easily scalable 20 – 1,500hp
• Low part count and fewer moving parts; conducive
to rapid change-out replacement, reduced
maintenance costs and increased reliability
Applications:
Primary and backup power generation; automotive
& truck, aviation, marine and industrial applications
prime mover; hybrid vehicles
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RadMax
Prototype
Diesel
Engine
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IC Engine Extended Expansion Cycle
A larger expansion than compression volume is possible in a
RadMax® internal combustion engine which can result in increased
engine efficiency of 10 – 15% over comparable hp piston engines!
RadMax engines are able
to accommodate a
greater expansion volume
(Ve) than compression
volume (Vc). This results
in more work being
extracted from the
expanding gases and
increased engine
efficiency and fuel
economy.
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RadMax® Technology Devices
RadMax Compressor
A RadMax positive displacement compressor incorporates
the advantages of both positive displacement and
centrifugal compressors by utilizing the volumetric energy of
a positive-displacement compressor and the kinetic energy
of a centrifugal compressor to pressurize a gas. This results in
an exceptionally energy efficient device.
Key Advantages:
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Able to efficiently compress low density gases and can
better handle entrained liquids in gas
High internal compression ratios possible (20:1)
High volume output to size ratio
Scalable from small to very large devices
Applications:
Compressing refrigerants for industrial, commercial,
residential and automotive air conditioning systems;
industrial gas compressing; natural gas field and pipeline gas
compression; low density gas to high pressure
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RadMax Prototype Bus
A/C Compressor
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RadMax® Technology Devices
RadMax Gas Expander
In principle, gas expansion is compression running in reverse.
Unlike turboexpanders, a positive displacement RadMax gas
expander is able to capture and convert both kinetic and
pressure-volume energy in gas expansion applications.
Key Advantages:
• Able to efficiently expand low density gases
and can better handle gas entrained liquids
• High internal and potential automatic
variable expansion ratios possible (20:1)
• Higher work efficiency at lower speed
• Scalable from small to very large devices
Applications:
Prime mover (standalone & in turbine engine);
natural gas throttling energy recovery (pipeline
distribution & compressing stations); air conditioning
systems throttling energy recovery; waste energy
recovery; power generation
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RadMax Prototype Gas Expander
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RadMax® Technology Devices
RadMax Pump
The RadMax positive displacement pump pairs the
high volume capacity of positive displacement pump
with the simplicity and efficiency of a centrifugal
pump. A RadMax pump is able to utilize the
volumetric displacement energy of the fluid and the
kinetic energy of the vane action. This results in an
extraordinarily energy efficient pump.
Key Advantages:
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Multiple smooth pumping actions per
rotation creates high output volume to size
and weight ratios
Better handling of gas-entrained liquids
Self priming & auto re-priming
Can operate as a boost or lift pump
Scalability from small to very large devices
Applications:
Fire Protection, Flood Control, Irrigation, Marine,
Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, Industrial Processes
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RadMax Prototype Water Pump
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RadMax® Technology Devices
RadMax Combined Cycle Devices
Expander
Advantages
• Increased design flexibility and functionality
• Compact size with high performance
• Reduced size, weight, parts count and cost
• Rapid field change-out capability
• Scalable from small to very large devices
Compressor
A RadMax technology device is comprised of two cams connected by a
common driveshaft in a single housing. By using separate vane actuator
systems, each cam can have a different compression or expansion ratio
making it possible to have two separately functioning cam cycles (i.e.
engine, pump, compressor, or gas expander) in the same device.
Applications
Applications with limited space and weight restrictions such as auxiliary and
backup power generation, waste heat recovery, portable pumps,
compressors and generators, and gas system throttling loss recovery.
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RadMax® Technology Devices
RadMax Turbine Engine
The RadMax turbine engine features RadMax positive displacement compressor and gas
expander coupled with an external combustor and an optional exhaust heat exchanger that
provides improved fuel combustion efficiency and energy utilization over conventional piston
and gas turbine engines.
Key Advantages:
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Scalable between 20 HP and 3,000 HP
Lower speed than conventional gas turbines
with higher torque
High mechanical and fuel efficiency (estimate
50+% brake efficiency)
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Smooth & low noise
Any fuel capability
RadMax Compressor
Applications:
Power generation (primary and backup); prime
mover for aviation, automotive and marine; hybrid
vehicles
RadMax Turbine
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RadMax® Integrated Genset
It is possible for certain applications to design electricity generation
parts directly into the RadMax engine thus eliminating the need for a
separate generator
Integration is possible with internal combustion, turbine and expander
RadMax devices
Applications:
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Hybrid vehicles
Telecommunications backup power
Truck auxiliary power units (APU)
Military squad & platoon level power generation
Home backup and portable power generation
Emergency, rescue and first responders
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RadMax Integrated
Genset
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Priority Markets & Applications
Transportation Propulsion
• Internal and external combustion engines
(cars, trucks, aviation, marine)
• Hybrid cars and trucks
• Positive displacement turbo chargers
Oil & Gas
• Natural gas pipeline distribution throttling
energy loss recovery
• Orphan / depleted well power generation
Air Conditioning
• Refrigerate compression
• Rotary throttling valve for energy reduction
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Priority Markets & Applications - continued
Power Generation
• Primary (auxiliary power, waste heat, geothermal, solar)
• Backup (industrial, commercial, residential, telecommunications)
• Auxiliary Power Units (aircraft, trucks)
Military
• Engines (vehicles, aviation)
• Power Generation
Low Density Gas Compression Applications
High Volume Liquid Pumping Applications
Some examples ...
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Example RadMax® Technology
Applications
Positive Displacement Expansion
Turbine (expander) and Generator
• Over 19 trillion installed horsepower to
compress natural gas in the US
• Efficient positive displacement gas
expansion configuration is more efficient
and less costly than currently available
turbo expander valve systems
• A RadMax integrated generator can
further increase efficiency while reducing
costs and space requirements
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Generator
Expander
• Recovers up to 20% of energy loss in
static expansion throttling to create
electricity wherever a reduction in
pipeline distribution pressure occurs
Expander
Higher Pressure /
Higher Flow
Lower Pressure /
Lower Flow
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Example RadMax® Technology
Applications
Natural Gas Compressor Station Energy Recovery
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As well productivity declines reciprocating compressors lose sufficient suction and stall. Gas must be
recirculated at each compression stage to maintain minimum required suction to the compressor to insure
proper operation. Solution is to recycle gas; very inefficient and expensive in terms of loss revenue.
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Typical pressure reduction valves used in the recirculation circuits can not capture stored energy in the
high pressure gas stream.
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RadMax gas expander and generator can potentially capture 20% of lost energy and convert to electricity.
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Expanded gas can also be used to augment inter-stage cooling.
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Example RadMax® Technology
Applications
Depleted or Abandoned Oil and Gas
Well Electricity Production
Depleted or abandoned oil and gas fields could
become a new low-cost, reliable on-demand
sources of electricity organized similarly like
wind energy farms
Electricity can be generated by:
• Burning oil directly pumped from the well in
a RadMax internal combustion or turbine
engine connected to an electric generator
• Capturing well thermal energy by using a
down-well heat exchanger and a RadMax
gas expander connected to an electric
generator
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Example RadMax® Technology
Applications
Air Conditioning Throttling Valve Energy Loss Used to Create Electricity
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Integrated electric generator increases
A/C efficiency while reducing electric
power (10 – 20%) and space
requirements
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Outside Air
Cool
Hot
RadMax
Expander &
Integrated
Generator
Compress
Compress
Motor
RadMax expander is able to handle
liquid/vapour mixtures allowing a larger
expansion ratio and reduced required
condenser capacity
Potential for retrofitting existing A/C
systems
Condenser
Warmer
Expand
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Increased refrigerant compression and
expansion efficiencies through
compressor and gas expander
separately or in same RadMax device
with multiple configurations possible
Comp
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Warm
Cold
Inside Air
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Expand
Cooler
Evaporator
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Prototype Device Development
Priority Prototype Devices Currently Under Development
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Compression ignition diesel engine
Spark ignition gasoline/natural gas engine
Low density refrigerant compressor
Natural gas distribution system throttling valve
External combustion, positive displacement turbine engine
A/C integrated expander/generator throttling valve
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Bringing RadMax® to Market
Our Plans …
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Co-develop, manufacture or participate in joint
ventures to manufacture RadMax® technology
devices for specific applications
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License RadMax technology to existing engine,
compressor and pump manufacturing companies;
multi-interest business and new technology oriented
companies
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Development of military applications by soliciting
military/government financial support and contracts
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Partner With Us
Be Part of the RadMax® Revolution!
Come join with us in bringing this revolutionary new technology
to the marketplace!
RadMax Technologies is seeking far-sighted potential joint
venture partners, licensees and customers who are interested in
adopting and further developing our technology.
We will be happy to work with you in developing a custom
RadMax device specific to your application for evaluation and
testing.
Please contact us for additional information!
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RadMax Technologies, Inc.
7520 N. Market St., Suite #10
Spokane, WA 99217
Tel: (509) 474-1040 Fax: (509) 474-1653
[email protected]
www.radmaxtech.com
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