HPQ Silicon Inc V.HPQ

HPQ Fumed Silica reactor key pts

[developbc]

Energy requirements  85-90% lower - as low as 15,000 kWh per tonne produced  vs convential high energy consumption (approximately 115,000 kWh per tonne produced) by competition.

CO2 friendly - but conventional manufacturing processes for fumed silica substantial CO2 emissions, intricate procedures, and  Moreover, they give rise to hazardous by-products like Hydrogen Chloride Gas (HCl

HPQ method enhances efficiency but also minimizes environmental impact and associated carbon taxes

More efficient and cost effective - conventional manufacturing processes for fumed silica depend on 2N purity Silicon Metal (Si) as feedstock whereas HPQ ability to directly transform CHEAP quartz into fumed silica. 

HPQ Polvere has the only technology capable of using raw quartz (SiO2) as feedstock to produce commercial grade fumed silica—in one step.



Key points from press release: 

Preliminary tests and examination confirm that the produced material has the structural characteristics similar to commercially available fumed silica.

“Third-party interests in our produced material have the potential to develop into partnership in our venture which could materialize in the form of offtake agreements, positioning them as prospective buyers of our material on commercial scale,” 

“Furthermore, this evaluation phase could extend to encompass our innovative production process, piquing their interest in adopting our technology as well.”

Scalable production capability for fumed silica, ranging from 250 tonnes per year (TPY) to 2,500 TPY, we are well-aligned with both current and future market dynamics.
Currently, at 50 kg per year at lab scale, we aim to achieve 50 TPY within 12 months and subsequently exceed 250 TPY per reactor within the next 36 months.

 

[khogosha]

Rough math: From google. Quebec commercial rate for electricity  $.0645/Kilowatt-Hour. x 115,000KwH  = $7417 to produce one tonne, vs HPQ 15000 KwH = $967.5. Plus carbon tax savings, plus feedstock savings (quartz vs 2n silicon). How do you compete with that if you don't buy it out?  

[Pandora]

Nice comparison but could you please define 115,000KwH -- where does this number come from? HPQ 15000 KwH -- where does this come from? I guess I could go back on a search and try and find reference to these figures but seeing as you are quoting them I would think you have the info right at hand.

[developbc]

Please read the press release and interview Bernard stated very cleanly.   It is that amazing.  Long and strong HPQ!!!!

[Pandora]

Just rambling on on a Sunday evening: I guess I will just spell it out 'the source' here as others want to just send you on a search mission. It would not have been a big task to just add: 'Numbers referenced are from the August 24, 2023 news release as shown:' or some such reference. These two paragraphs from the news release presumably intiated khogosha's post: "HPQ