Turbodyne Targets $11 Billion Marine Air Handling Market With Its AirFlow-M(TM)
20 Junio 2007 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
VENTURA, Calif., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turbodyne
Technologies, Inc. (OTC:TRBD) (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD) announced
today that it has developed a unique multi-function air handling
system for diesel marine vessels. The Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM)
system provides improved diesel engine performance in hot and humid
weather and forced-air cabin and bilge heating in cold weather. The
Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) is based on the company's patent-pending
TurboFlow(TM) air handling system. The heart of the system is the
high-performance, light weight and compact TurboFlow (TM) radial
air compression system. With an estimated 2.2 million registered
recreational diesel boats in the U.S., and an equal number of
commercial vessels, there is a sizeable addressable market for
marine air-handling units, with the refit market overshadowing the
new-build market. With an addressable market of over $11 billion
dollars, the Company's business model projects sales of
approximately $100 million over the next three years. According to
Albert Case, CEO and president, "This market represents a
significant opportunity for Turbodyne. There are tens of thousands
of yachts and commercial vessels in the United States, and
internationally that operate in hot climates. And, it's a known
fact that higher temperatures significantly decrease diesel engine
performance. Likewise, there are vessels that operate in cold
climates, or remain in-water during the cold season. All of which
can take advantage of the Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM)." Marine diesel
engine performance degrades in hot, humid weather. High ambient air
temperature combined with the effects of a closed engine room
compound the problems for many vessels. Alleviating the problem
involves circulating cooler air through the engine room. The
Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) compressor is a high-volume air handling
system capable of moving 200 to 500 cubic-feet of air per minute,
which means that it can completely cycle the air in the engine room
of a 46 foot yacht in two minutes. Coupled with a raw-water cooled
heat sink, and an on-demand fresh-water pre-heater, 20 to 50 degree
drops in engine room temperature can be achieved, enabling more
dense air with higher oxygen content per liter of air which
translates into greater engine acceleration and top-end
performance. This is a significant benefit to normally aspirated or
turbocharged and supercharged diesel engines. Like a traditional
electric heat pump, the Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) system can be
reversed in cold weather to provide cabin, engine room and bilge
warming to prevent freezing. Unlike typical resistance heat
(electric heating coil) or electric heat pump systems, the
Turbodyne AirFlow-M(TM) system uses the natural "waste heat"
inherent in high velocity air compression systems to both heat the
air, and distribute it, saving considerable energy in the process
over resistance heating element based systems. Turbodyne plans to
market the AirFlow-M(TM) through distribution partners in the
marine industry. Contact: Albert F. Case Jr. 805-201-3133
http://www.turbodyne.com/ About Turbodyne Technologies, Inc.
Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (OTC:TRBD) (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD) is a
developer of patented electrically powered air movement and
propulsion components that are engineered to promote lower fuel
consumption and address higher emission standards for hybrid, gas
and diesel internal combustion engines. Their patented TurboPac(TM)
design reduces diesel pollution, eliminates turbo-lag in gas and
diesel engines and increases fuel economy through both engine
downsizing for hybrid, gas and diesel applications as well as
low-rpm fuel burn optimization for diesel trucks and busses. The
TurboFlow(TM) design provides computer-controlled, variable high
pressure, high volume air movement in a small, lightweight, low
power package for a variety of applications from inflatable boat
inflation and HVAC air movement to forced air induction for
internal combustion engines. The information in this release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
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Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. DATASOURCE: Turbodyne
Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Albert F. Case Jr. of Turbodyne
Technologies, Inc., +1-805-201-3133 Web site:
http://www.turbodyne.com/
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