Thermal Energy International Inc. has received a purchase order valued at approximately CAD 1 million for a Hybrid Flu-Ace from a privately owned meat processing plant in Europe. The turn-key project is expected to be completed and revenue earned within the next 12 months. Benefits of the Perco-Ace and Hybrid Flu-Ace: High efficiency: 90% to 99% fuel to hot water efficiency; Hybrid unit allows the use of both waste heat and natural gas; Low carbon emissions and reduced emissions of atmospheric pollutants.

Return on investment: Lower cost than conventional steam boilers, hot water heaters, and hydronic boilers; Rapid unit start-up (instantaneous hot water production). Minimal maintenance: Stainless steel, corrosion resistant construction; No supervision required (not a pressure vessel). The project is expected to provide fuel savings of approximately $240,000 while reducing CO2 emissions by 292 tonnes per year, resulting in additional financial savings of about $36,000 per year.

The heat recovery component of the project could result in a 50% to 90% reduction in particulate matter emissions (contributors to asthma and other respiratory diseases) and acid gasses (SO2).