Projects
The Sanderson mechanism represents a major paradigm shift in applications of all size that require conversion of linear to rotary motion or vice versa. Current projects under development or consideration range from 500 horsepower pumps to fuel cell air compressors, from hydraulic transmissions to supermarket refrigerators. New applications surface regularly opening up major potential markets for Sanderson. This section looks at projects currently being developed or under consideration.
Engine
See the paper “The Engine of the Future” elsewhere in this site.
Pumps
Halliburton has been actively developing a 500 horsepower oil field service pump since late 2001.
In the natural gas field, Sanderson has already been working with a major US natural gas pipeline company and its US-based research institute.
Compressed Air
Sanderson worked with a major US company to design both a 5 horsepower and 15-hp compressor. Both successfully completed several rounds of tests.
Sanderson has also been approached by the air motor group at the same company. We determined they currently use the same rotary design as the hydraulics industry does for motors (see below) which yields very poor the efficiencies. We believe we have the same potential 20-40% improvement in efficiency in this market as in the hydraulics market.
Residential & Industrial Fuel Cell Market
In August 2002, Sanderson signed a license to design a fuel cell air compressor for a major US company. This was built, tested and the efficiency benefits confirmed.
Supermarket Refrigeration
Sanderson signed an agreement with a major US company to develop refrigeration applications. That company, in turn, sub-licensed another manufacturer. Applications being developed would apply to supermarket refrigeration, cooling systems for subway cars, and other industrial refrigeration applications.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics has evolved into an extremely promising market as it appears the Sanderson mechanism solves a very profound problem: low speed, high torque applications currently run about 50% efficient and Sanderson technology has the potential to run 80-90% efficient. This to applies to markets using hydrostatic transmissions including farm equipment, lawn & garden equipment, and snow blowers. This enormous efficiency improvement can reduce engine size for the same power.
Sanderson has signed a license with a major US manufacturer for development of a hydrostatic transmission. Initial field use is expected to be in the construction industry.
Automobile manufacturers and major equipment manufacturers are also evaluating the Sanderson Mechanism. In the construction industry, one manufacturer which switched to large electric motors is considering moving back to hydraulics using Sanderson technology.
See the article “The Sanderson Mechanism” elsewhere in this web site.
Windmills
Sanderson technology can indirectly affect wind power by making it less costly to deploy and more efficient. The technology can allow the generator to be relocated from the top of the windmill to the base which improves cost and efficiency.
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