Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel does the Phoenix 5-Series generator use?
The P5S is unique in a very important way. It is fueled by waste (used) oil. That is correct; its fuel is a byproduct of every day operations such as industrial/manufacturing facilities, city and county maintenance departments, automotive and truck fleets, railroad yards, car service and lube centers, and so on. As a byproduct the fuel is essentially free. The waste oil has already served its initial purpose and the associated costs that went along with that purpose have already been accounted for.
How does it work?
The basic concept of the P5S is to burn waste oil as a fuel in an external combustion engine that powers a 60kW generator end. The resulting electrical power is transferred to the facility thereby reducing the electricity required from the local utility company. Or the electricity generated by the P5S is sold directly back to the utility for credits or payment.
It is self lubricating therefore there is no need for oil. The water used in the system acts as a lubricate. Since the system is enclosed there is no need to add any additional water.
In essence the P5S recycles waste material (energy) to produce electricity.
Is it environmental friendly?
Due to state-of-the-art patented technology the P5S may be the greenest device to produce electric this side of lightening. First it burns a contaminate (waste oil) eliminating it from potentially harming the environment. (The US produces 1.4 billion gallons of waste oil on an annual basis. Unfortunately for all of us a great deal of this waste is not disposed of properly.)
Secondly the exhaust from our generator is multiples cleaner than typical gas or diesel engines. The reason is simple…our device burns the fuel more thoroughly since it stays in the combustion chamber far longer than internal combustion engines. Internal combustion engines are powered by fuel exploding in the cylinders. That explosion lasts a millisecond which is not enough time to burn all of the fuel therefore requiring it to be exhausted into the environment. Our emisssions are essentially free of NOx and CO2 particulates.
Lastly, the P5S is quiet. While operating it produces no more noise than a typical household washing machine. Consequently the noise pollution is minimal. On the other hand, anyone who has been near an operating standard generator can attest that it is difficult to hear yourself think because of the noise.
What is the return on investment?
The payback time frame for the P5S will vary depending on the region of the country and the local utility power buyback provisions. However we predict that the payback time frame should be in most cases in the 2 to 3 year range with positive cash flow with 12 months.
When will the Phoenix- 5 Series TM be available to the consumer?
The prototypes of the Mark V engine are currently being developed. We anticipate beta-testing to occur in the third quarter of 2010 and shortly thereafter we will start mass production.
