SOSNA

OPTIMAL CARBON CYCLE

company overview

direct air ​capture + solar

Onshore, offshore, off-planet portable, configurable direct air capture micro-solar pod for swift decarbonization, reliable energy and water for today and beyond

product highlights

cryogenic passive DIRECT AIR ​capture pod

CDR potential: 2 ​tons of CO2 per ​year

CDR cost:

$50 per

metric ton

electricity ​Potential:

25,000 kWh

per year

Water Potential:

200 tons

per year

Calculations were made for the operation of a small unit in a continental climate, when the ​efficiency of the solar collector drops to 0.25 and air humidity drops to 10%

The pod uses a novel method of thermodynamic CDR via freezing with a high degree of conversion of solar ​energy into electrical energy. Built-in precipitation-resistant solar concentrator inhibits accumulation of ​obstruction materials such as dirt particles and debris (dust, water, sand, moss, grime), preventing loss in ​power output. Degradation-resistant design delivers a consistently high yield year-over-year. This cryogenic ​method of DAC would capture between 75%-90% of CO2 from air. The amount of water released depends ​on air humidity. The unit could deliver 400x more water than CO2 if the atmosphere has 10% humidity and ​0.025% of CO2. This DAC method avoids biggest environmental impacts associated with DAC adsorbents ​footprint (4.8–84%) and energy footprint (0–92%). It sidesteps some of the development, permitting and ​capital challenges associated with building large facilities. Its design and manufacturing rely on already ​existing materials and supply chains preventing complex redundancies, minimizing uncertainties and delays.

The kinematic design ​of the machine ​allows you to set any ​compression level ​even during ​operation. Various ​grades of CO2 ​purity may be ​achieved.

Compatible with existing energy storage systems. Preserves the curb appeal and historic sites. Perfect for difficult terrain.

One pod occupies 3X less space than PV modules, saving at least 13 sq. meters needed for panels to achieve equal power.

Works in any temperature existing in nature. Ideal for cold climates (cold climates are thermodynamically more favorable for CO2 separations).

method of

DIRECT AIR capture

method I: tandem - high output

DIRECT AIR Capture + embedded Solar CSP

(GENERATES electricity, cold, heat, water)

The pod captures carbon dioxide directly from ambient ​air via a thermodynamic process. It operates on low-​grade heat of the surrounding space. The physical ​properties of carbon dioxide are significantly different ​from the rest of the components in the air. At a ​temperature of 200K and low pressure, when oxygen and ​nitrogen are stable gases, carbon dioxide becomes ​liquid, or takes on the form of flakes. These fractions can ​be successfully separated from the gas.

The essence of the calculation process is as follows: a ​portion of air is sucked into the working chamber, ​compressed, fed into the heat exchanger, cooled, fed ​into another, large, working chamber, expanded and ​supercooled to the conditions where carbon dioxide ​changes its state of aggregation, and passing through a ​cyclone and separator, separated from the rest of the ​gases.

Along the way, atmospheric moisture develops, becoming frost. Air, now without carbon dioxide in it, remains cold enough to be used for air conditioning.

The air is compressed and fed into a high-temperature cavity installed at the focal point of the solar collector. From this hot cavity, heated air with high pressure is fed into the working chamber of the external circuit. There the air expands and performs its work by causing the compressor shaft and shaft-mounted electric generator to rotate.

method II: solo - low output

DIRECT AIR Capture

(GENERATES electricity, cold, heat, water)

The pod can work without solar energy, operating only on the heat of the pumped air. This method generates lower output. It's ideal for a wide range of household applications. For this reason, the unit is made with appropriate configurations tailored for direct-to-consumer domestic needs.

It will deliver heat for heating the home and cooking, water for drinking and washing, electrical energy for lighting and powering low-power appliances. In hot weather it will cool the room, creating comfortable conditions.

machine units

cyclone

separator

solar collector

hermetically airtight chambers

Hermetic tightness within the working chambers ​is achieved with labyrinth seals. Complete ​tightness despite the fact that the movable ​volume-forming elements of the working ​chambers do not touch each other, do not ​require lubrication, do not pollute the pumped ​product, no energy is wasted on friction, as there ​is no mechanical friction.

According to the theory, “... in the case where ​the pressure in the sealed cavity cyclically ​fluctuates from a maximum to zero, a wave of ​gas rushing into the seal has a limited energy ​reserve, which can be completely dispersed in ​the seal. Under these conditions, labyrinth seals ​can provide practically complete tightness." -​ P. I. Orlov, “Fundamentals of Machine Design”, ​Ed. Engineering, 1988, p. 493.

“Labyrinth seals have a long history of proven ​reliability in a wide range of applications, ​including bearing chambers, see Fig. 14.24, in​ gas turbine engines as well as discs and stator ​wells (see Chupp et al., 2006a,b), with robust ​operation and developed technology.” Peter ​R.N. Childs, Mechanical Design Engineering ​Handbook (Second Edition), 2019

motor-compressor

runs the pod

At present, the best version of the motor-compressor can be made according to the kinematic scheme of the rotary engine of the internal combustion (patent UA57724).

The absence of mechanical friction losses ensures a stable operation of the machine and compensates for reduced solar energy in cloudy or partly cloudy weather.

The motor-compressor has:

• Cylindrical frame with flanges
  
• Co-axially arranged synchronizing mechanism
  
• Rotating cylinders with blades
  
• Two contours of working chambers with four chambers in each circuit
  

More about this mechanism under ENGINE

PERFECT desert TRIO:

energy production + CO2 Removal ​+ water generation

safe and effective carbon mining in deserts

The pod can be used to mine carbon from atmospheric dioxide in deserts. The pod's installation and operation would not threaten or remove desert wildlife or disrupt flora from optimal growth patterns. No bulldozing, deep digging or large solar farms would be needed.

The world’s largest desert would be capable of producing the planet’s energy needs many times over. Only 1.2% of the Sahara desert would be sufficient for all energy needs for less than the bail out cost of US banks in the previous recession.* The use of SOSNA METELYK pod brings that number well below 1% due to its surface area saving design, weatherability and cooling attributes.

Mitigating the climate conditions could lead to a greatly improved quality of life and economy in the Sahara, Arabian and other hot and cold deserts; changes must be approached with care.

* Mehran Moalem, PhD, UC Berkeley, Professor, Expert on Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Forbes "We Could Power The Entire ​World By Harnessing Solar Energy From 1% Of The Sahara"

installing pods in ​Antarctica to slow down ​the melting of ice

refrigeration mechanism optimized for maximum efficiency

Cooling and heating account for 50% to 90%​ of energy consumption in processing plants. ​Therefore, we place energy efficiency front ​and center to help industries with their swift ​technology transition. SOSNA METELYK helps ​to eliminate the need for cooling towers and ​cooling ponds entirely. Conditioner generates ​cold and electricity from running on the heat ​of the cooled air with the release of water ​and CO2 from it.

As Greenland rises from the ocean and ​becomes greener before our eyes, local ​deployment of this PDAC technology could be ​part of a solution. A large number of high-​power machines installed in Alaska, ​Greenland, Antarctica, Canada, high in the ​mountains, will slow down the melting of ice.

simple home installation, compatible with storage systems

power output and space-saving calculations

The Sun sends us energy with a power of 1 kW to each square meter of the surface. The output from SOSNA METELYK pod depends on the area of the mirror installed inside and can generate the amount of electrical energy equal to tens and upward of hundreds of solar panels.

The pilot model uses a mirror made of a thin sheet of polished stainless steel measuring 4 sq. meters. The mirror follows the Sun, keeping the source of heat in focus throughout the daylight hours.

With an efficiency of 0.5, 10 hours of summer time will produce 4kW x 10h x 0.5 = 20 kWh of electrical energy. One pod with a mirror of 4 sq. meters is equal to an installation of 78 solar panels of 260 watt, totaling to around $58,600 of upfront cost.

SOSNA METELYK also prevents the loss of output that impacts solar panels over time, called degradation (typically 1%-2% in year one followed by 0.5% per year), thus ensuring a high yield year-over-year.

An average solar panel of 200 watt covers an area of 1.3 square meters. The area needed for such panels to match the power output from one SOSNA METELYK pod will be 2 / 0.2 x 1.3 - 13 sq. meters - three times more area than the pod occupies.

The calculation for the industrial sector is the same. For example, in order to have 100 kilowatts of power, it is necessary to make a mirror with an area 100 / 0.5 equal to 200 sq. meters, find a suitable platform, such as a square shape with a side of 15 meters.

This is a critical solution for countries like Japan and other areas of the globe where physical space limitations pose installation or esthetical challenges for other clean energy systems.

With its weatherability and space-saving design, SOSNA METELYK ideally blends into any landscape to help preserve historic cities around the world.

residential use and energy storage

This power supply is completely decentralized. The machine has a rotating rotor, its noise is at the level of a home refrigerator. It will not penetrate into the room from the yard, for example. The pod will work very well on balconies, patios, blank walls, especially if facing south, and also on rooftops.

One machine of appropriate power is enough for residential needs. If the house or estate is very large, and in order not to pull the wires far, or for other reasons, the needed quantity can be supplied.

The pod is compatible with existing batteries available on the market and connects to the energy storage by a cable.

The machine will power the home circuit and keep the battery charged automatically, safely for the user.

No special technical knowledge is required to operate the pod. User manual provides easy-to-follow instructions, even your dog can do it.

impact

Micro solar with macro reach: the pod offers a versatile and resilient utility ranging from personal to industrial use. It creates an easy access to clean energy transition for every individual and every household.

benefits and co-benefits

CAPEX cost of $50/tonCO2 or lower is ​possible due to embedded solar technology ​to power the operation as well as the ​absence of solid sorbent or liquid solvent ​processes. This is twice as less as the cost ​for known DAC technologies. All reports ​conclude that renewable energy source to ​power DAC is a key factor to lower the ​overall cost of DAC per tCO2. Our hybrid ​solution could help to place DAC technology ​on the cost reduction trajectory by ​reducing dependency on external power ​source.

Could entirely replace cooling towers and ​cooling ponds in nuclear power plants. If a ​mechanism of this kinematic design is ​installed in place of a turbine at a nuclear ​power plant, and a water-water reactor is ​replaced with a gas-gas reactor, the plant’s ​effectiveness and efficiency would increase ​several times. It would become more ​compact, giant heat exchangers (cooling ​towers and cooling ponds) would disappear, ​and the safety factor would increase.

This micro technology could accelerate the ​adoption of CDR by small and medium ​businesses for whom price is a major ​prohibitive factor in net negative goals. ​SMBs combined account for 99.9% of all ​businesses in the USA. This could streamline ​the demand, manufacturing capacity and ​supply chain necessary to grow the CDR ​industry.

Could accelerate access to more​ affordable electricity, heating, cooling ​and water for the global south, which​ makes up 85% of the global population. ​Access to vital resources leads to many co-​benefits and a radically improved ​trajectory of life for individuals, ​communities and entire countries while ​aligning them with the Paris Agreement’s ​climate targets.

Could help to address both types of water ​scarcity: physical and economic. Roughly ​half of the world's population is ​experiencing severe water scarcity for at ​least part of the year. Agriculture consumes ​more water than any other source and ​wastes much of that through inefficiencies. ​For water generation, we encourage to run

our installations further away from chemical ​plants or areas of high pollution.

Could help to deal with difficult to avoid ​emissions in the following sectors: aviation, ​ocean-shipping, iron-steel, cement and ​mining. For example, modified Sosna ​Metelyk engines (420mmx420mmx200mm) ​could be installed in passenger cars. Each ​car, having emptied its fuel tank, would ​remove 100 kg of CO2. In one year, they ​could remove more than 20 billion tons of ​CO2 from the atmosphere. When affordable ​electric vehicle batteries become available, ​such engines could power generators at ​charging stations to produce strong, clean, ​charging electrical current.

Massive use of low-cost, low-power solar

power plants based on this technology will ​significantly improve the environment ​without the use of fuel and will increase the ​reliability of the electrical provider.

A small land footprint could help to reduce ​land use in geographies with limited or ​expensive land. Maximum siting flexibility ​could lower DAC cost and increase its ​accessibility, while small modular units could ​be more effective at accelerating the ​learning rate of DAC technology.

clean Internal Combustion engine

Patent No. UA 57724

engine’s superior performance

volumetric system without mechanical losses

The design of the volumetric system involves sealed working chambers, as in piston machines and ​the absence of rubbing power elements, like in turbines. Hermetic tightness within the working ​chambers is achieved with labyrinth seals. Labyrinth seals keep the movable volume-forming ​elements of the working chambers from touching each other. This unique mechanism sustains a ​perpetual absence of mechanical friction.

Energy losses associated with friction have been a major drawback of now outdated mechanisms ​used across all industries. SOSNA METELYK offers a unique and progressive solution by eliminating ​these losses.

engine architecture

The engine became the prototype that inspired the DAC machine and serves as a mechanism that applies the maximum load to all parts in the pod. The engine includes two contours of working chambers. The chambers of the inner circuit perform the functions of suction and compression, the outer - expansion and exhaust. They work in pairs: the inner chamber transfers the compressed mixture to the heating and the outer chamber.

The volume of the chamber of the outer contour is one third larger than the inner one. Due to this, the energy of the exhaust gases will be most fully converted into mechanical energy and they will leave the chamber, having a pressure value at atmospheric level.

high-power engines for carbon-neutral vessels

Exceptionally effective for generating high power and high torque at low speeds

custom engine design and lifecycle support

We develop design documentation for an internal combustion engine of any power with an ​efficiency of more than 50 percent, without oil consumption, to your specifications: output ​shaft rotation speed, shaft torque, etc..

universal ENGINe application

The kinematic scheme of the volumetric machine is as equally universal as ​its outdated predecessor, the piston crank mechanism, which is less ​efficient due to losses associated with mechanical friction.

SOSNA METELYK technology can be the basis for the manufacturing of not ​only engines, compressors, vacuum pumps, but also an apparatus that ​combines these functions in order to rationally convert air components.

Engines can be built of any required power and used in cars, locomotives, ​container ships, large ships and other machinery.

high-power engines for copper mining equipment

As copper prices rise, the industry faces a dilemma to somehow produce more copper with less power. Electrifying mining machines using clean technologies currently on the market does not match the same level of intensive work done by diesel-powered machines.

The paradox is that civilization needs more copper to transition to green energy, but the machines will be less powerful and less able to meet this demand. Without copper, countries may not be able to transition to a green energy society and achieve net zero targets.

Copper conducts electricity, bends easily, and is recyclable. Yet, radical and urgent shifts toward responsible mining are yet to be implemented systemically.

There is no need to compromise intensity. SOSNA METELYK engine is as powerful and could even outperform a diesel-powered machine. Our custom engine design gives you options and desired power to electrify your operations, while helping to bring down copper prices. Contact us for a consultation.

engine concept demo

Rotary vane motor consists of a double nested cylinder, two sets of blades and synchronizer in the center, which starts and stops the rotation of the blades.

The open spaces between the blades are the working chambers which have inner contour and outer contour. The blades briefly block the suction port and move captured air into the working chamber.

A portion of captured air is compressed in the inner contour, then moved through the branch pipe and hotbed to the outer contour where it expands.

One revolution of the output shaft completes four bars, resulting in high power output.

about us

company profile

mission and vision

SOSNA METELYK is a new American-Ukrainian ​early stage multi-division climate technology ​hardware startup in formation offering innovation ​in each category.

We serve the following market segments: solar ​energy production, carbon dioxide removal, clean ​engines, and space and aviation to the highest ​moral standards available to mankind.

We hope to demonstrate that affordable and ​accessible DAC is not a myth and can be​ coupled with delivering vital resources --​electricity, water, cooling and heating -- as ​opposed to depleting them. We prioritize ​utilization of CO2 value chain to help build a ​healthy CO2 market.

As a public and private good, this micro-DAC ​technology may qualify for both tax credits 45Q ​and renewable energy 48 ITC.

We hope to install a large number of high-power ​pods in Greenland, Antarctica, Alaska and ​Canada to slow down the melting of ice.

We invision:

• Rebalancing the planetary carbon cycle and ​reducing pollution and toxicity.
  
• Delivering a continuous and affordable source of ​renewable energy and water.
  
• Creating economic, professional and resource ​opportunities for underprivileged regions, groups ​and individuals.
  
• Advancing circular economy and clean value ​chain.
  
• Fostering global peace, collaboration, unity and ​abundance.
  

We plan:

• To be the provider of the most economical, ​portable, passive direct air capture technology ​with universal integration ranging from a small ​household to vast outer space.
  
• To mine CO2 from the atmosphere and deliver it ​to durable forms of storage and utilization.
• To enable high-power net-negative electrification ​across industries.
• To revolutionize the outdated piston crank ​mechanism with a universal volumetric mechanism ​without mechanical losses.

Future Plans and Milestones

2028

Scale multi-division ​manufacturing ​facilities. Launch mass ​production and sales.

who we are

manufacturing in Cherkasy, Ukraine

carbon zero manufacturing

Cherkasy is an important economic center of ​Ukraine. The city is presented with different ​industries, but traditionally the greatest ​development was reached in the chemical ​industry, the automotive industry and the food ​industry. The city has a cargo riverport, airport ​and a railway station. From the north-west, it is ​surrounded by the biggest natural pine forest​ in Ukraine, known as Cherkaskiy Bir (28,500 ​hectares or 70,400 acres). Cherkasy is ideally ​positioned to set up manufacturing for all ​divisions. It is centrally located on the banks of ​the Dnipro River, the 4th longest river in Europe.

In line with a sustainable circular economy, ​SOSNA METELYK is committed to pursuing ​carbon-neutral production and minimizing ​embedded emissions in supply chain. A carbon-​free footprint would be a priority in our ​production facilities. We hope to maintain ​symbioses with suppliers and buyers. The material ​of the components of the synchronization ​mechanism is fossil-free steel, the solar ​concentrator tube is sustainable copper. The ​blades and the body are aluminum in a prototype. ​In place of aluminum, high-strength eco-friendly​ non-hazardous plastic may be used in mass ​production.

empower anyone, anywhere with reliable, portable micro solar

engineering and trademark

inspired by nature

The motion of the working blades within the pod's chambers resembles a figure-eight pattern of butterfly wings during flight. Natural nano-structures within the butterfly wing insulate and regulate temperature while the tiny scales absorb and trap heat.* "Metelyk" translates as "butterfly" from the Ukrainian language.

* Nature Communications, Lepidoptera, Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology

"Sosna" translates as "conifer tree" in the Ukrainian language. The conifer tree symbolizes a carbon capture miracle. Newly planted conifer trees are superior at mitigating climate change with up to 269% more CO₂-e per hectare over 100 yrs.** A flaming pine tree also signifies burning love in Ukrainian mythology.

** Ground-breaking Life Cycle Assessments study by Bangor University applied dynamic LCAs to the UK’s national strategy of planting 30,000 hectares of trees per year from 2020-2050

contact

UKRAINE

Inil Tenishev

T: +38 (067) 438-9212 (UA)

E: inill2015@gmail.com

Cherkasy 18016

Ukraine

USA

Oksana Gal

T: +1 (310) 918-2128 (US)

T: +38 (096) 693-4755 (UA)

E: oksana.gal@sosnametelyk.com

Dallas, TX 76226

United States

sosna

Optimal carbon cycle

DIRECT AIR CARBON CAPTURE MICRO-SOLAR POD | CLEAN ENGINE | ORBITAL AIRCRAFT

Sosna Metelyk 2023 -2024

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