Overview of the Energy Conversion System Technology
All innovation passes through three stages:
First it is ridiculed
Second it is violently opposed
Third it is accepted as being self-evident
Arthur Schopenhauer 1788 -1860
The Energy Conversion System (ECS) utilises Ferro-Silicon Dense Media to create a differential head of water as explained in the ‘How does it work.’ This enables relatively large water pressures to be developed, which, combined with large water flow rates enables a single ECS unit to generate up to circa 16MW.
Each unit can be manifolded together, feeding a single large water turbine generator to produce any desired quantity of electricity, significantly reducing capital expenditure and increasing operational flexibility.
The major advantage of the ECS is its ability to generate 24/7 at full design load, irrespective of time or weather.
ECS is, in effect, a closed-circuit hydropower station, which, with correct design and maintenance standards, will have the same longevity as conventional hydro stations.
ECS units can be located on Brownfield sites close to power demand centres, e.g., towns and heavy industry, saving on capital cost and electricity transmission losses.
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ECS units are well suited for large-scale electrical generation and could form a new base load source of power, to replace conventional fossil fuel currently used.
The 24/7 generating capability can be seamlessly switched to the production of Green Hydrogen by water electrolysis in periods of reduced power demand.
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For more technical details about Energy Conversion System go to Energy Conversion System How it Works.