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Hello everyone in CA-04.
Following Micah's suggestion I would like to get the ball rolling on the introductions.
My name is Theodore Omtzigt and I am the CEO and Founder of Stillwater Supercomputing. We are working on ultra low-power technology ...
A team that is dedicated to exploring innovations and technologies to solve our energy criss.
Profile Information
- Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?
- Yes
- Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:
- I am the founder of an analytics company that builds advanced energy models for energy/utility companies to optimize their energy production/consumption.
- What excites you about this campaign?
- The ability to move the US into the 21st century. The science and engineering of energy and sustainability has progressed so far beyond what we are using in the US that I am embarrassed every time I go abroad, even to emerging markets like India and China, where they are taking much bigger strides towards the future. I want to work with people that share my desire to improve the US competitive position in the world and that have the vision to make it so.
- What do you want to do to help?
- We are already working on sustainability models and using high performance computing to optimize our control and understanding of complex systems as they arise in energy production and consumption. We want to connect this technology to large players to help them save money and help try to save the planet at the same time.
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 6:16pm on March 9, 2009,
Michael Mueller, RCDD,DCCA said… - Hello Theodore,
I just read your introduction and the info. on your company.
I also "play" in the data center environment. And have had energy consumption on my radar for awhile. Although I have most of my experience on the physical network side of the room. Fiber optics and cabling since I received my Data Center Certified Associates, DCCA credential. I have been more and more interested in the best way to save energy and keep the equipment cool. I would think your research might serve the telecommunications room as well and there are many many more of them. As compared to the data center count.
I am currently helping a community group make the most of our assets. Namely landfill gas and waste to energy.
Glad you are apart of Dist. 4, welcome.
Mike Mueller, RCDD,DCCA
- At 3:55pm on February 27, 2009,
Adam said… - Also, tmawind.com has proven their system to 46% efficiency. I have compared test models of theirs vs. mine and in the best conditions, theirs could not carry the generator load mine did in the worst conditions in wind-tunnel studies. This tells me I have at least a 46% efficiency.
- At 3:52pm on February 27, 2009,
Adam said…
- Hi Ted. Failure IS NOn EXISTENT with this design. There are some basic reasons why that I am not able to share without a very specific contract (it's a few pages long). But let me tell you this... a level 3 hurricane (I'm going off memory) of 150mph + winds could directly strike this machine and it would easily survive.
There are 3 forms of braking with this system and any one will control the turbine in a 150mph wind condition.
Not to mention, sections of the turbine have been exposed to a maximum 158mph wind condition in a free-spin mode... ZERO LOAD! The section was intentionally left unbalanced and there were ZERO vibrations, noise... not even a paint fracture.
It is truly a spiritual experience seeing this massive, silent blade spinning at unfreakin-beleivable rpms! I was so convinced I was going to die... hahahaha
- At 8:22pm on February 26, 2009,
Larry Paul Kelley said… - Hi Ted, Hey, I am trying to raise capital also. I have a really nice technology, but I have been having trouble raising money. I've been in business 39 years and have built factories all over the world for the growth of laser crystals. This is the 1st time I have ever tried to raise outside capital. I liked your comments. I have been too technical and scientific. Your suggestions on ROI, TTT and so on are very good advice. Thanks. Larry Kelley www.siliconsolarelectric.com and www.shelbygemfactory.com
- At 8:22pm on February 23, 2009,
Mary Anne Carter said… - Theo, I'm not sure what happened in CA-04 or what link you are referring to. Looks like they need a new District Leader.
- At 12:11pm on February 23, 2009,
Adam said…
- Yes. Spent $20k on a CFD analysis that was so far off with it's predictions that I built a prototype baffle wall system without the windmill to disprove the "proving" CFD. Remember that a CFD is built upon by the engineer... it is far from accurate unless EVERY factor is absolute & accurate.
The value of the CFD analysis was that I got pissed enough to put up a prototype baffle wall system and discovered the fact that it was creating a 'contained tornado' and that it was utilizing energy OUTSIDE of the swept area. 2 things NEVER before been accomplished with VAWT designs.
- At 11:19am on February 23, 2009,
Adam said…
- Here is some info:
VIDEO of the very first design prototype:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmUZJYYT2n0
An article recently published:
http://www.biztimes.com/news/2009/2/6/innovations-racine-inventor-creates-a-better-windmill
- At 11:08am on February 23, 2009,
Adam said…
- Pleased to meet you Theodore. The fact is a vertical axis has never proven itself more practical than current technology. 2 characteristics with this design are 1) A vortex is created that places 100% of air-flows into rotation so there are ZERO negative forces. Negative forces with all previous VAWT (vertical axis) designs rob power 90% PLUS. 2) This design utilizes wind energy OUTSIDE the swept area... this makes it enormously more efficient
These 2 characteristics have never before been accomplished. However, because there has never before been a long-standing, market-successful design, the PRO'S refuse to consider the implications of my findings with this design.
- At 10:15am on February 23, 2009,
South Dakota Wind Energy said… - Theodore,
Thanks for the freind invite.
Feel free to contact us anytime. The Collaboration Plan is still a concept but workable one.
Monty and Debbie
- At 5:52am on February 23, 2009,
Leslie G. said… - Thanks for the Friend and don't forget to view the Energy Summit this morning.
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