Frequently Asked Questions _ FP250
Who is FlexEnergy Inc?
Irvine, CA-based FlexEnergy Inc is one of the fastest-growing clean tech companies in California. We design and manufacture the Flex Powerstation™ FP250. It is unique in that it can generate power from low methane content gas that current conventional power plants cannot process. The Flex Powerstation FP250 is a modular power plant that converts low energy content fuels into electricity with very low emissions – NOx and CO are below 1 ppm. Emissions are remarkably lower than those from other existing technologies like power plants and flares while operating on the widest range of fuel gases from 5% methane to 100% methane.
What is the Flex Powerstation™ FP250?
The Flex Powerstation™ FP250 is simply the cleanest, most versatile pollution control and power generation solution in the world. The revolutionary Flex Powerstation FP250 oxidizes fuel gases, especially previously unusable fuel gases, to produce clean, green electricity. The Flex Powerstation FP250 significantly expands the range of fuels that can be used to generate power. Unlike other current power plants that are available, the system operates cleanly and efficiently with a wide range of fuels, including landfill gas as low as 5% methane (50 Btu/scf). It is also atypical in that it accepts fuel gas near atmospheric pressure, so a gas compressor is not needed, and it needs minimal fuel conditioning.
For landfills, why not just use a flare to destroy the methane?
A flare certainly destroys the methane, but creates combustion-related pollution and provides no beneficial use. The Flex Powerstation™ FP250 destroys methane, has virtually zero emissions, AND generates electricity which creates revenue or savings to pay for the pollution clean-up and methane destruction.
What range of methane gas can the Flex Powerstation™ FP250 run on?
Unlike current market solutions, the Flex Powerstation FP250 can operate on waste gases like methane in concentrations from 100% down to 5% methane.
How much power can a Flex Powerstation™ FP250 generate?
The Flex Powerstation generates 250 kW per system.
Is the Flex Powerstation™ FP250 scale-able?
Absolutely. The Flex’s modular design enables easy scaling based on the specific requirements of the site.
How much NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) emissions does the Flex Powerstation™ FP250 generate?
Less than 1 part per million (ppm).
How much CO (Carbon Monoxide) emissions does the Flex Powerstation™ FP250 generate?
Less than 1 part per million (ppm).
Where can the Flex Powerstation™ FP250 be used?
The Flex Powerstation FP250can be utilized in Landfills (open and closed), Coal Mines, Digesters, Oil & Gas Operations, Waste Water Treatment Plants, Industrial Processing Plants, and Waste Fuel Sites (military bases/ships, etc.), to name a few. New applications for the Flex Powerstation FP250 are discovered every day.
Does the Flex Powerstation™ FP250 have a combustion process?
No.
Does the Flex Powerstation™ FP250 require fuel conditioning and clean-up?
Many less than conventional technologies.
What is LFGTE?
Landfill Gas to Energy, using a potent greenhouse gas pollutant and waste product to create electricity.
How destructive is Methane gas for the environment?
According to the EPA, methane gas is 20-25 times more potent to the atmosphere than the greenhouse gas CO2.
How long does Landfill produce methane?
A landfill continues to emit methane gas for up to 100 years.
