Financial Analysis for the
Nano-Technology
Nuclear Accelerated Generator (NAG)
Atomic Battery Production

 

Quarterly Development Costs (for each separate device e.g., 250mW & 5W)

Q1            Q2            Q3            Q4            Q5            Q6            Q7            Q8

875,000    875,000    875,000    875,000    875,000    875,000    875,000    875,000

Notes: Cost shown is for each device on a quarterly bases.

First Quarter:
Pure engineering work on the specific design and specifications of the device.  MEMS Lab will obtain the necessary nuclear material.

Second Quarter:
The MEMS Lab will conduct research and development on the basic power core circuit as well as testing to determine the final design.  This is still part of the feasibility phase.

Third Quarter:
Assuming previous work has been successful, work will progress to the power core fabrication stage.  Much testing every step of the way.

Fourth Quarter:
MEMS Lab to fabricate the electrostatic confinement components.  Again, much testing every step of the way.

Fifth Quarter:
Client to acquire isotope of sufficient size and strength as determined by the MEMS Lab.  Executive Engineering to assist as required.  MEMS Lab to ship the Power Core Assembly to the Department of Energy for insertion of the nuclear fuel.

DOE to insert nuclear fuel into the Power Core Assembly and ship the finished product back to  MEMS Lab for final testing.  This is the final pass/fail stage for feasibility study.

Sixth Quarter:
If above testing succeeds, MEMS Lab will prepare for production mode.  MEMS Lab will prepare Power Core Assemblies for production and will continue the engineering of the encapsulation process.  MEMS Lab will also finish engineering the magnetic components to determine the exact size, strength and configuration of the magnets.

Seventh Quarter:
More testing and final “bug checks”.  MEMS Lab will devise production schedule concerning how many units can be produced in what time frame. 

Eighth Quarter:
MEMS Lab to ship final product to client. 

Production Costs
Productions costs incurred by the MEMS Lab will be paid by the client.  These costs are estimated to be in the range of $500 to $2000 each.  This estimate is based on a production run of 1000 NAG units capable of producing 250mW and 1000 NAG units capable of producing 5W. 

Executive Summary
The Nuclear Accelerated Generator is a very unique device.  Although it is based on proven scientific principles, it represents a radically new approach to power generation; one never before been attempted.  As with all new technologies, first production models are going to be more expensive than later models.  As well, production of the isotopic fuels will undergo a similarly downward curve.  In other words, the cost of obtaining the isotopic fuels will decrease as the process for manufacturing it accelerates and goes into fulltime production. 

Development of this NAG product will only come about through application of engineering principles developed over the last several years by Executive Engineering.  New materials, techniques and fabrication processes will all come into play.  The end product will be one that is long lasting, durable, and, above all, dependable.  It will perform to client specifications.

Total R&D Cost (per device type)   =   $8,650,000

Addendum
Isotopes in general (common beta emitters) cost from $200,000 to $300,000 per gram.  This, in turn, equates to about $120 to $150 per watt unit (emitted power of the isotope over the life of the isotope this should not be confused with standard watt hour cost as this is not the case with this type of battery).  Output power in watts (not watt hours), desired from the NAG unit will cost between $120 and $150, depending on the actual isotope chosen to do a specific function.

Isotopic materials are readily available.  However, due to the initial startup costs, the acquisition of the isotopes will be higher at the beginning than at the end.  In other words, as production increases, the acquisition costs will decrease dramatically.  This per DOE personnel.

The exact license fee per unit paid to Executive Engineering by the client will be determined through negotiations between counsels representing Executive Engineering and the clients.