Natural gas comes out of the ground at a very high pressure, called geopressure.

It is
this pressure that moves the gas through the pipelines of gas distribution systems.
However, the pressure is too high to be used safely by end-users (power stations, and
industrial, commercial and domestic users).

The pressure at the production platform is between 100-800 bars. For the gas to be
suitable for domestic use, it is expanded to just one bar so that it may be used for
cooking, for example.
At several points in the system, gas goes through pressure reduction stations, where
the pressure of the gas is lowered by squeezing it through a valve. Reducing the
pressure in this way releases energy. In most instances today this energy is not being
harnessed, even though it is possible to generate carbon free electricity merely by
installing a expander generator system at some of these stations.

Helidyne's geopressure reduction generator converts this hydraulic form of energy into
useful, emission free electricity. Its patent pending helical quad-rotor design processes
geofluids directly in a self-cleaning manner. Scale and other containments that
normally build-up on part surfaces are swept away by novel rotor sweeping action. In
addition, fluid pressure is fully contained within the rotor cavity itself, completely
isolating and protecting critical shaft seals and bearings from this harsh operating
environment.
Energy Recovery from Gas Pressure Reduction Station
High Pressure Planetary Expander
Rotary, positive displacement technology is being offered to several power generation
markets by Helidyne. We are stepping up to fill the void where available, but
untapped, energy exists and is currently going to waste. These markets are continually
expanding and currently include:

- Geopressure
- Geothermal
- Natural Gas Letdown
- Waste Heat

Our basic innovative, proprietary rotary technology can be adapted to any of the
above energy situations. With improvements constantly occurring, our goal is to be
able to provide equipment uniquely suitable to any of the above applications.

Emission free, non-combustive
Robust 4-Rotor Design
Rotary Positive Displacement
Oil-Free, Self Cleaning Rotors
Belt Driven Generator

Power generated from pressure drop from inherent expansion gas, not
combustion. Electricity produced is renewable and emission free, and will qualify
for most renewable tax credit.

Helidynes proprietary drive train transfer torque equally from four rotors to a
single shaft. This drivetrain provides backlash-free rotor synchronization and tight
tuning clearances for improved efficiency.