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1 Department of EnergyWashington, 20585EE-24 Official BusinessPenalty for Private Use, $300 Examples of Ideas that Have Reached Commercial Markets Meta-Lax Stress Relief Equipmentoffers distinctadvantages over conventional heat treatmentmethods. It uses less Energy , is portable, canhandle any size metal part, and treats metal stressin hours versus days. Aero Cylinder Technologyreplaces conventionalcylinders by combining air spring bellows intoassemblies for use on machines (such as punchpresses) to control motion and large masses. The air springs act as counter balancers and presscushioners to eliminate alignment problems.

2 Thisproper alignment reduces downtime and compressedair losses, resulting in significant Energy savings. Electro-Optic Inspection of Heat Exchangersis alaser-based, nondestructive evaluation system forinspecting heat exchanger tubing for internalcorrosion, erosion, scale buildup, and to petrochemical, pulp and paper, andpower-generation plants include reduced downtimeand increased Hydrodynamic Multi-Deflection Pad Bearingsoptimize bearing operation in high-speed, combinedheat and power turbines, high-load electric motorsor gear boxes, air or gas compressors, and airconditioning refrigeration equipment.

3 Energy lossdue to friction is reduced up to 40% by using fluidsas a wedge between pads and moving parts. Dinh Dehumidifier Heat Pipespre-cool return air to an air conditioner, thereby raisingdehumidification/cooling coil efficiency andcondensing more moisture. The heat pipes alsoreheat supply air to create a more comfortabletemperature and relative humidity. This patentedtechnology greatly increases moisture removalcapabilities of air conditioners and can lowerdehumidification Energy consumption by up to 50%. Lenox Polymers are nontoxic, renewable-sourceresins created from pulp mill waste (black liquor)that can be used in foundry resins for metalcasting,wood particulate binders (for plywood andparticleboard), and compression molding polymersystems.

4 By using lignin, the natural glue thatholds together tree fibers, Lenox Polymers savepetrochemical resources and are free offormaldehyde, phenol, and Department of EnergyOffice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Department of EnergyOffice of Energy Efficiencyand Renewable EnergyOffice of Industrial TechnologiesINVENTIONS ANDINNOVATIONH elping Bring Your Energy Ideas to MarketProduced for the Department of Energy (DOE) by theNational Renewable Energy Laboratory, a DOE 2000 Printed with a renewable-source ink on paper containing at least 50% wastepaper, including 20% postconsumer Department of EnergyOffice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyOffice of Industrial TechnologiesThe Inventions and Innovation ProgramAre you an individual inventor or small business planningto develop your Energy -saving invention or innovation?

5 Have you been searching for financial and technicalsupport to bring your idea to market? The Departmentof Energy s (DOE) Inventions and Innovation (I&I)Program can help. This program provides financial assistance at two levels up to $40,000 or up to $200,000, depending on the stageof development for conducting early development andestablishing technical performance of innovative ideas andinventions. Technologies within the areas of industry,power, transportation, or buildings that have a significantenergy savings impact and future commercial marketpotential are eligible for financial support through acompetitive solicitation process.

6 I&I is particularlyinterested in supporting technology development anddeployment in the agriculture (bio-based products),aluminum, chemicals, forest products, glass, metalcasting,mining, petroleum, and steel industries. In addition tofinancial assistance, this program offers technicalguidance and commercialization support to Steps to Realizing Your to the annual solicitation, individual inventors or small technology-based companies may submit an optional, short description (following a DOE format) to the DOE Golden Field Office. DOE provides a timely response regarding the idea s program relevance and supplies information on how to submit a proposal for detailed Competitive Solicitation.

7 DOE issues a formal solicitationonce each fiscal year, which seeks proposals. It includes instructions for completing a proposal. Award. After a detailed review, DOE awards financial assistance grants to the winning proposals based on available funding each fiscal and Networking. During and after the grant project period, assigned project managers and a network of regional resource providers assist the grantees with their technical program management and market development to Resources and ExpertiseThe Inventions and Innovation Program provides non-financial support to awardees by helping innovators findtechnical partners, commercial sponsors, business planresources, and financial resources.

8 DOE also providesoverall project assistance in the form of commercializationplanning, work guidance, a market potential assessmentof the innovation, and access to regional service providersin a variety of of potential program support and resources: Mentoring for project development planning andmanagement Regional training and learning centers for businessplanning Regional, state, and local level support for economicdevelopment Incubation centers specializing in small Energy -relatedtechnology businesses Internet sites and information relevant to Energy -related innovations Technology conferences and trade shows Forums for financial investors with particular interestin Energy -related Timeline Pre-proposal period opens: Early September Pre-proposal period closes: Mid-March Solicitation opens.

9 Early May Solicitation closes: August Awards announcement: specific dates, visit: Office of Industrial Technologies Industries of the FutureDOE researches, develops, and deploys clean, efficient,and renewable Energy technologies to help meetAmerica s Energy needs while protecting the environmentand strengthening the economy. Energy technologiessupported and promoted by the Department will play akey role in providing Clean Energy for the 21st Century. DOE s Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) encouragesindustry-wide efforts to boost resource productivitythrough an effort called Industries of the Future.

10 Theeffort, which focuses on Energy - and resource-intensivematerials and processing sectors, accelerates researchand development of advanced technologies identified aspriorities by industry. In addition, manufacturing bestpractices in Energy efficiency and waste reduction arepromoted through showcase demonstrations. Participantsin this effort represent the agriculture, aluminum,chemicals, forest products, glass, metalcasting, mining,petroleum, and steel industries. For More InformationInformation about upcoming events, workshops, pre-proposals, solicitations, and deadlines is posted on theInternet at You can alsolearn more by requesting materials from the EnergyEfficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC)at (800) additional information, contact:Inventions and Innovation ProgramMail Stop EE-24 Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, 20585 (202) 586-2079 For a copy of the pre-proposalformat or solicitation, pleasevisit: contact:Inventions and Innovation DOE Golden Field Office1617 Cole Blvd.