{"id":1176,"date":"2024-11-06T03:56:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T03:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2024-12-05T09:03:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T09:03:51","slug":"wankel-energy-systems-steam-powered-innovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wankel-energy-systems-steam-powered-innovations\/","title":{"rendered":"Wankel Energy Systems: Steam-Powered Innovations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1180\" style=\"width:233px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.png 346w, https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This post is a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climafix.in\/blog\/ess\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Early Stage Climate Startup series<\/b><\/a> from Climafix 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wankel\u2019s Pressure to Power System\u2122 converts wasted low-pressure steam into electricity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering better performance in handling variable loads, with significant efficiency at peak loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Value Proposition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pressure to Power System\u2122:<\/strong> Traditional industrial systems often lose significant energy when steam pressure is reduced through pressure-reducing valves (PRVs). Wankel\u2019s technology captures this lost potential, converting it into electricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturated Steam: <\/strong>Their system is capable of handling saturated steam offering superior efficiency with 5x better performance while handling variable loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Pain Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wasted Steam Energy: <\/strong>Traditional Pressure Reducing Valves in steam systems waste energy. Wankel\u2019s system captures this energy, converting it into usable electricity\u200b.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Efficiency of Current Systems: <\/strong>Existing systems often struggle to handle variable loads and saturated steam, resulting in inefficient performance. Wankel\u2019s solution offers superior efficiency under fluctuating load conditions\u200b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Climate Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By recovering energy from steam that would otherwise go to waste. Wankel\u2019s technology reduces the reliance on fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Current &amp; Future Target Segments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Target Segments: <\/strong>Industries that use steam-intensive processes, particularly those in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and food processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Target Segments: <\/strong>District heating systems, microgrids, refrigeration, and heat pumps. In the long term, Wankel envisions its technology being applied to combustion engines running on flex fuels like hydrogen, ethanol, and ammonia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. USPs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pressure to Power System\u2122 expands its applicability in a wide range of industries and steam processes\u200b.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can handle variable loads and deliver up to 80% efficiency at peak performance, ensuring that industries can capture and convert more energy under fluctuating conditions\u200b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Team Profiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/balachandranraju\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Balachandran Raju<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Co-Founder &amp; Product Development Head): <\/strong>With over 21 years of experience in product development, Balachandran oversees the design and manufacturing processes, ensuring that Wankel\u2019s systems are both high-performing and easy to integrate into existing industrial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Vipin V Gopal (Co-Founder &amp; CEO):<\/strong> Specializes in execution, finance, and business development, with 15+ years of experience in engine development. Experienced in Thermal, kinematics, and dynamics of machinery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/satyaseshadri?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAHCJe8Bjvc4jBRIQ9Mt3jiEekY-Uk9qpIs&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BZRwX9FImQq%2BiFukEgGbS2A%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Prof. S. Satyanarayanan<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Co-Founder &amp; Head of R&amp;D): <\/strong>Academic and Technical Expertise from IIT Madras, specializing in applied mechanics. His academic work in steam and energy systems has laid the foundation for Wankel\u2019s technology, particularly in designing high-efficiency energy conversion systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Startup Headquarters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India: Chennai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wankel.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wankel.in\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Wankel Energy Systems presenting at Climafix Summit 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=66CmxksUuH8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is a part of the Early Stage Climate Startup series from Climafix 2024 Highlights 1. Value Proposition 2. Pain Points 3. Climate Impact 4. Current &amp; Future Target Segments 5. USPs 6. Team Profiles 7. Startup Headquarters 8. Website 9. 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