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Competitive Oil from Algae
OriginOil believes that their breakthrough proprietary technology will provide the world with an endless supply of what the company calls "new oil" from algae, through a high-speed manufacturing process, capable of making it a direct competitor to petroleum, without disrupting the environment or food resources.
Both the algae oil and mass produced by OriginOil have numerous applications. The oil, for example, could be used directly as a straight vegetable oil, although it could also be refined into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil. Additionally, it could be made into solvents and plastics. The algae biomass, on the other hand, could be made into ethanol, methanol, hydrogen, and other alcohol-based fuels. In short, no part of the algae is wasted--everything could be made into fuel. The oil produced from algae can replace all but the heavier (tarry) fractions of petroleum. [http://www.originoil.com/applications/overview.html
: "Instead of drilling for old oil, we can now manufacture clean, new oil, anytime and anywhere, delivering a revolutionary breakthrough to the world." http://www.originoil.com/investors/investors.html
Official Website
http://www.originoil.com/
Investors (publicly traded)
Interviews
Download (9Mb mp3) - On Nov. 10, 2008 Congress:Founder:Sterling D. Allan conducted a live interview with CEO, Riggs Eckelberry as part of the Free Energy Now radio series.
MoneyTV Interview Nov. 2008
How it Works
OriginOil uses vertical stacks of a network of helix bioreactors in a self-contained algae production system. The algae are then divided into algae biomass and algae oil using an extraction subsystem. A cascading production strategy is in place to harvest 90 percent of matured algae and use the remaining 10 percent for the production of more algae. OriginOil uses low-cost and energy efficient oil extraction method by pre-cracking algae cell walls through microwaves and then using Ultrasonic Quantum Fracturing to separate oil from mass. http://www.goodcleantech.com/2008/07/originoil_transforms_algae_int.php
Quantum Fracturing - Quantum Fracturing technology greatly enhances the efficiency of algae production and makes it cost-effective and viable.
Helix Bioreactor - The heart of the OriginOil system is the Helix BioReactor™, an advanced algae growth system that can grow multiple layers of algae biomass around-the-clock with daily harvests.
The OriginOil System - The OriginOil System addresses traditional algae production problems in both the growth and extraction stages.
Algae growers already know that algae can expand rapidly if given the space. Once fully mature, it will then stabilize and grow very little. Expand the space by a factor of ten, and the algae population will explode to occupy the new volume - in as little as a day.
This is called the 'log phase', or 'logarithmic phase', a period of growth when cells increase exponentially. Growers typically incubate an algae population in a smaller vessel and then release it into a larger tank, to turn over production rapidly and achieve continuous batch processing.
OriginOil's Helix BioReactor™ growth vessel adds the efficiency needed to combine incubation and larger tanks in one. Once the algae matures, 90% of it is transferred for harvesting, and the 'green' water purified and returned to the growth tank. The remaining 10% is then allowed to expand into the Helix BioReactor, and the process is repeated.
“OriginOil's Cascading Production is unique because the expansion tank is the same as the incubation tank”, said Director of Development Nicholas Eckelberry. He went on to explain, “You don't have to reincubate each batch: The remaining algae culture is already mature and is ready to enter the log phase after each harvest.”
Paul Reep, senior technical advisor, added, “With as many as 24 growth planes per foot of depth, the Helix BioReactor is aimed at enabling Cascading Production. We look forward to demonstrating this in our forthcoming prototype and pilot systems.”
Videos
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(.55 Minutes) Origin Oil | Algae to Oil Technology
At the recent Green Tech Expo at the Border Governors Conference in Los Angeles, Origin Oil's breakthrough algae to oil transformation technology caught the eye of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. (YouTube August 18, 2008)
Latest Developments
July 27, 2009
OriginOil announces breakthrough process for live algae oil extraction - OriginOil, Inc. announced that it has succeeded in extracting algae oil on a continuous basis without cell sacrifice. This new ‘milking’ process will join the company’s Cascading Production™ technique to create a combined cycle promising new efficiencies. (BusinessWire July 27, 2009)
Feb. 24, 2009
OriginOil partners with Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory - Dr Vikram Pattarkine’s tech team is moving fast to build out the technology, and their co-founder Nicholas Eckelberry continues to work on exciting inventions. (Video) (ABC Local 8 Feb. 24, 2009)
Oct. 1, 2008
Veteran algae scientist praises OriginOil's technology results - A prominent algae scientist, Professor Emeritus Takaaki Maekawa, professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba’s Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences in Japan, has made a positive evaluation of OriginOil's technology. (BioEnergy Oct. 1, 2008)
Sep 23, 2008
Company announces that the fine tuning of the Helix BioReactor(TM) subsystems has yielded positive results, yielding sufficient results to begin design and layout of larger scale systems. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/originoil-reports-positive-results-laboratory/story.aspx?guid=%7B9A19B9C9-2B19-44D0-AE8F-1820B7C5717B%7D&dist=hppr
July 17, 2008
OriginOil first presented its technology and marketing plans at the National Algae Association Business Plan Forum.
May 27, 2008
Second patent filed. "Apparatus and Method for Optimizing Photosynthetic Growth in a Photo Bioreactor."
February 2008
First prototype built and tested.
August 20, 2007
OriginOil, Inc., announced the filing of its first patent application: "Algae Growth System for Oil Production".
Aug 6, 2007
OriginOil Launches Corporate Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb544519.htm
Costs
Competitive with the petroleum industry.
Advantages
Quoting from http://www.originoil.com/applications/originoil-benefits.html
Near Unlimited Scalability
The OriginOil System can scale from the smallest single-reactor plant to large refinery-scale operations.
Cleaner to Produce and Burn
Petroleum contains sulfur and other toxins. It is a heavy pollutant. Drilling operations are highly noxious crude spills on sea and land are natural catastrophes and refineries produce heavy pollutants. By contrast, the algae production process generates no toxins — it’s a lot like growing grass hydroponically. Oil created using OriginOil technology generates no heavy metals or sulfur when burned, and minimal output of greenhouse gases.
Can Be Produced Close to Point of Demand
Petroleum often travels tens of thousands of miles to reach its destination. This adds cost and gives suppliers a stranglehold on consumers. Using OriginOil technology, fuel can now be produced close to the site of usage and demand — virtually eliminating the transport cost of petroleum. In the future, portable OriginOil Systems may be transported to the point of demand and quickly start producing oil for electricity generation or fuel.
Does Not Compete with Food
The ethanol boom is already having a disastrous effect on food prices. Fast-rising prices of corn have caused havoc in global food supplies and the commodities markets. Using algae as a feedstock avoids creating shortages in food supplies or markets.
Works with Existing Refineries
Unlike other solutions which bypass the existing refining infrastructure, OriginOil’s technology enables the production of fully compatible fuels. The petroleum industry has already announced plans to support the refining of biofuels. Of these, algae oil is most like petroleum in structure as it can be readily “cracked” into the lighter components of crude oil such as jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, solvents and plastics.
Works With Existing Gas Stations and Vehicles
Most solutions to the energy problem require massive new infrastructure. Hybrids require new cars with toxic batteries. Hydrogen cars need a new fuel network. Electric cars need their own recharging stations. By contrast, fuel refined from OriginOil systems can be seamlessly integrated into the current petroleum distribution system.
A Reliable Solution
Companies implementing algae oil production systems will need to know that they can generate product consistently at a competitive price. OriginOil’s complete, validated industrial process will ensure that these companies can confidently plan and invest in renewable oil production for the long term.
Applications
Quoting from http://www.originoil.com/applications/overview.html
ALGAE OIL APPLICATIONS
Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO), for modified diesel engines
Refined Fuel
Gasoline
Diesel
Jet fuel
Heating Oil
Refined Chemicals
Plastic
Solvents
ALGAE MASS APPLICATIONS
Biomass Fuel
Ethanol
Methanol
Hydrogen
Other alcohol-based fuel
Animal Feedcake
Building materials
Independent Testing
Senior technical advisor Paul Reep commented: “Discrete testing of each system component is now being performed to ensure better projection of the performance of larger systems.” He continued, “These tests have also been helpful in contributing to the ongoing design study to identify low cost Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) components for use in full scale systems.”
“COTS is a preferred design/build standard that can lower initial production costs and afford many advantages that greatly simplify in-field operational maintenance”, said CEO Riggs Eckelberry. “We are committed to algae production systems that use simple, commodity materials and construction for maximum adoption worldwide.”
Eckelberry added, “We are extremely pleased with the progress of the technology team as it scales up its prototypes. The growth metrics we are encountering are extremely positive and are being validated by external reviewers. We believe that we are well on our way to achieving a competitive fuel that can truly compete with petroleum.”
Veteran Algae Scientist Praises OriginOil's Technology Results - A prominent algae scientist, Professor Emeritus Takaaki Maekawa, professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba’s Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences in Japan, has made a positive evaluation of OriginOil's technology. (Press Release October 1, 2008)
: Based on meetings between Professor Maekawa and the OriginOil team, Maekawa commented, “OriginOil did a good job of producing 13.5 g-dm/L of algae. Based on my initial calculations, 20.0 g-dm/L per 36 hour period meets the threshold for optimal return on investment for large scale algae refineries we are studying in Japan. It appears that OriginOil’s Helix Bioreactor and its carbon dioxide supply techniques will help to reach this goal.”
Patents
First U.S. Patent
August 20, 2007 – OriginOil, Inc., announced the recent filing of its first patent application. The application titled, "Algae Growth System for Oil Production," discloses the Company’s proprietary system and industrial process whereby microalgae can be grown and harvested rapidly to extract algae oil for fuel and chemical production. Unlike many approaches to algae oil cultivation, OriginOil employs a novel technology by working at the microscopic scale. This scale unlocks many properties of biology, chemistry and physics that can massively enhance the efficiency of algae production as a high-yield, cost-competitive replacement for petroleum.
Specifically, the invention applies mass transfer and fluid fracturing science to optimize the growth and harvesting of algae cells. This technology is branded Quantum Fracturing™. In the growth phase, nutrients are fractured and injected into algae culture, achieving total and instantaneous distribution of nutrients to the algae culture without disrupting the fragile algae cells. In the extraction phase, more intense fracturing is applied to generate an ultrasound effect that breaks the tough outer membrane of the algae in an energy-efficient manner.
Nicholas Eckelberry, the Company’s director of development and lead inventor explained, "For the past fifteen years, we have applied technologies similar to Quantum Fracturing in the food and beverage industry with great success such as optimizing yogurt and beer production. By systematically incorporating Quantum Fracturing into our OriginOil System, we believe we can deliver an efficient, self-contained machine that can operate round-the-clock producing an endless supply of algae oil." http://www.originoil.com/company-news/originoil-files-patent-for-breakthrough-technology-to-transform-algae-into-oil.html
Second U.S. Patent
May 27, 2008 – OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), announced today the recent filing of its second patent application. The patent application, "Apparatus and Method for Optimizing Photosynthetic Growth in a Photo Bioreactor," discloses OriginOil's invention of a system designed to increase and optimize photosynthetic growth of an algae culture. This system, known as the Helix BioReactor™, is the core algae growth system that will be used in OriginOil's prototypes, pilots and full-scale production systems.
In its original May 2008 patent filing for the Enhanced Algae Growth System, the company reported initial algae production metrics based on its first prototype of February 2008. Since that time, the engineering team has fine tuned the Helix BioReactor subsystems to further increase performance characteristics. These have now yielded sufficient results to begin design and layout of larger scale systems.
International Patents
July 31, 2008 - OriginOil, Inc. has recently deposited an international PCT patent application pursuant to last year's filing of United States patent application 11/829,883 with the United States Patent Office. The international application is related to OriginOil's first patent application to optimize the growth and harvesting of algae cells. The application titled, "Algae Growth System for Oil Production," discloses OriginOil's proprietary system and industrial process whereby microalgae can be grown and harvested rapidly to extract algae oil for fuel and chemical production. This technology is branded Quantum Fracturing™. http://www.originoil.com/company-news/originoil-files-international-patent-for-quantum-fracturing-technology.html
Profiles
Company: OriginOil Inc.
http://www.originoil.com/about-us/company.html
OriginOil, Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology that will transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum.
Stock Symbol: OTC BB: OOIL.OB
Inventors: Nicholas Ekelberry, Steve Shigematsu
Going Green (pdf 4pp) - Intro to the inventors.
http://www.originoil.com/about-us/team.html
Coverage
In the News
http://www.originoil.com/originoil/news.html
OriginOil announces breakthrough process for live algae oil extraction - OriginOil, Inc. announced that it has succeeded in extracting algae oil on a continuous basis without cell sacrifice. This new ‘milking’ process will join the company’s Cascading Production™ technique to create a combined cycle promising new efficiencies. (BusinessWire July 27, 2009)
Origin Oil Announces Successful Automation Of Its Helix BioReactor - This breakthrough technology optimizes algae growth, making large-scale commercial algae production scalable. The design of the Helix BioReactor™ utilizes low-energy lights arranged in a helix pattern and a rotating vertical shaft design, which allows algae culture to replicate exponentially within a smaller installation footprint. Automation of this system is a key step towards continuous algae production, allowing greater control of the growth environment and efficient, low-cost industrial algae production. (Renewable Wire Dec. 16, 2008)
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OriginOil Featured by The Wall Street Transcript - OriginOil CEO, Riggs Eckelberry, was the subject of an in-depth interview by The Wall Street Transcript. The interview is part of a special Alternative Energy Report published by "The Wall Street Transcript" for professional investors and money managers. (Business Wire Nov. 12, 2008)
Veteran algae scientist praises OriginOil's technology results - A prominent algae scientist, Professor Emeritus Takaaki Maekawa, professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba’s Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences in Japan, has made a positive evaluation of OriginOil's technology. (BioEnergy Oct. 1, 2008)
OriginOil Reports Positive Results From Laboratory Scale System - OriginOil, Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology that will transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that the fine tuning of the Helix BioReactor(TM) subsystems has yielded positive results. (MarketWatch Sep 23, 2008)
OriginOil Plans Patents Algae to Oil Technology - has just filed a patent for some technology it says will put its own spin on turning algae into oil. ('EcoGeek'' 10 September 2007)
Going Green - Origin Oil looks to improve the methodologies surrounding algae production in unlocking its profit and applicaion as an oil source. (Chem.Info Aug. 2008)
OriginOil Transforms Algae into - OriginOil uses vertical stacks of a network of helix bioreactors in a self-contained algae production system. The algae are then divided into algae biomass and algae oil using an extraction subsystem. (GoodCleanTech July 21, 2008)
The Only Biofuel that Can Take on Oil - This is still a nascent industry that's receiving gobs of money in the venture capital realm. When the dust settles, it could be a tiny start-up company (like the one springing up from major research institutions around the country) that find a winning solution. (Green Chip Stocks July 1, 2008)
OriginOil Is All About Algae - OriginOil (other-otc: OOIL - news - people ), which camepublic Friday, is developing a system to transform algae into a commercially viable alternative to petroleum. But the company is still in its early stages. The patent is pending on the company's OriginOil system, and its ability to create a new form of algae-derived oil for commercial use hasn't been proven yet. (Forbes Apr. 4, 2008)
OriginOil Speeds Up Mother Nature - OriginOil, recently filed a patent for a process that they have dubbed "Quantum Fracturing". It is through this process that they claim the ability to manufacture "new oil" from algae in a process more efficiently and quickly than Mother Nature's age-old method of compacting and compressing ancient algae deposits. (Ecotality September 13, 2007)
OriginOil Launches Corporate Website (PRWeb August 6, 2007)
Other Coverage
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Company Snapshot at Alacrastore.com
Recognitions
The OriginOil process was exhibited at the Congress:Top 100 Clean Energy Technologies Exhibited at the Chicago Hall of Fame, 2008
Comments
Contact
OriginOil, Inc.
5645 West Adams Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Toll free: (877) 999-OOIL
Main: (323) 939-OOIL
See also
Congress:Top 100 Technologies Energy Hall of Fame Chicago
Directory:Biodiesel from Algae Oil
Directory:Using green algae to produce hydrogen from sunlight and water via photosynthesis
Directory:Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery
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