I have patented the first system that allows the use of deep-ocean hydrothermal vents for commercial energy production, vents that are nature's closest approximation to nuclear power. The energy they contain is constantly flowing, which sets it apart from all other renewable sources, and the density of that power is nothing short of astonishing. Plants capable of generating ten gigawatts or more are completely feasible, with no pollution and no nuclear waste issues.
Computer modeling was done on the system, and a 31 cm diameter pipe was expected to produce, after generator losses have been taken into account, 83 MW. Dividing the energy output by the area of the pipe shows an energy density of an astounding 1 MW of producible power per 10 square centimeters! When you use that formula on the area of a 1, 2, or 3 meter pipe, you will see that nothing else in the natural world can ever approach this immense power. And every bit of it is green, and constantly operating 24/7/365, unlike the wind or sun.
Please see my website at www.marshallsystem.com for an animation and general description.
Mankind has always used the same sources of energy. Beyond animals, there were solar, wind, water, geothermal where available, and of course, burning things. Nuclear energy was the first totally new source of power to become available, and hydrothermal energy is the second. It has never before been harnessed by anyone, and it is truly the only way that millions of people can get clean, abundant, and relable electricity at reasonable rates.
I've had my system fully evaluated by one of the largest oil companies in the world, to the point of computer modeling, which required at least a $25,000 earnest-money investment on their part. The energy numbers I provided in the introduction came from that modeling.
It was astonishing that even after they determined it worked, and that it worked incredibly well, they completely "lost interest". I can only assume that they make more money from oil, but I don't know that to be true.
I am also on the same track with a different oil company, and they are perhaps even more fully investigating it. Results and their level of interest are forthcoming.
In the meantime, I'm not going to sit and wait, having been down this road before. There could be two, three, or more months ahead before they arrive at a decision, and even when they find it works it doesn't mean they'll pursue it. My attitude is that the idea speaks for itself. They know it exists, and they know where to find me, but I want to actively pursue as many avenues as I can.
My enthusiasm for the system is tempered by a lack of funding, and that's why I'm here. I know there are some very smart people out there who have had many and varied experiences that might somehow help me.
I'm starting this thread as a brain-pickin' fest, hoping someone can offer me the benefit of their experience. That could range from thoughtful advice to suggesting an interested investor, or anything in between.
This is a very big deal, but I need serious money to move it forward. Any help anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Bruce Marshall