GSE: FAQ

 GSE technology is a game changer

I've never heard of this technology, give me a technical overview?

Over the last few decades industry and commerce has discovered that energy can come from sources other than traditional physical transformational methods such as combustion, fission, or fusion.  These physical transformational methods are based upon a fuel model   While all energy results from state changes, the traditional methods represent a small fraction of viable state changes.   Wind, solar, and hydro power are classed as ephemeral state change energy sources, in that they are based upon temporal state changes, rather than physical changes. Wind, solar, and hydro are based upon a field model.   At GSE we see all state changes as energetic, and many as viable if concentrated and directed.  GSE methods are based upon a variation or change model.  

GSE pumps and compressors, gain energy from the movement of significant animated masses, (i.e. livestock, motor vehicles, trains, and grounded aircraft).  Contrary to popular misconceptions, GSE methods can be engineered to be completely transparent to a targeted mass.  That is to say, that if the technology is engineered into the fundamental structure of a structure, (i.e. road, bridge, or building), as opposed applied to a post-production design, just as with field model methods, no additional vehicle fuel, or livestock calories need be consumed by the method.

All of GSE's current methods are primarily based upon concentrating and directing gravitational energy into various storable forms such as physical pressure, or weight.  The logical proof of gravity as a viable source, is that none of GSE current products would work on the International Space Station (ISS) or the moon.
 
We are looking for green solutions for our road crews.  How can GSE technologies help us?

GSE R and S series devices are as green as fresh grass.   Zero emissions: GSE pumps and compressors are made from recycled rubber, and emit no green house gasses.   Very low approaching zero fuel consumption: GSE pumps, compressors, and hydrostatics use no petrochemical, no electricity, no sunlight, and no wind.  In the case of roadway appliances, 2-4 inches of additional distance is added to the fuel consumption of passing vehicles.

GSE R series, pumps and compressors, can assist road crews by supplying compressed air,  by eliminating the need for fuel based fluid pumping, and increase both motorist and worker safety by calming traffic flows.  The R series are easily deployed, durable, reliable, and acceptable to motorists.  Unlike traditional temporary speed bumps and speed humps, GSE R-series roadway devices are more pliable, allowing higher vehicle speeds, less noise, and very limited driver discomfort.
What are the advantages of GSE systems over wind or solar powered solutions?

GSE R series devices are base energy systems, in that they are always available for traffic based applications.  The traffic base of GSE R series pumps and compressors makes them ideal for applications where a lot of vehicle or heavy animal traffic flows are available, or when such flows are coincident with energy requirements, as in livestock watering, or electronic roadway signage.


We are looking for a reliable dependable pumping system to water our cattle.  What does GSE have to offer?

GSE R series livestock systems can be engineered for animals ranging from goats to elephants.  GSE systems are low maintenance, extremely durable, well tolerated by livestock, and most importantly always available when the animals are present.  A GSE R-series livestock pump can easily be applied to livestock watering or feeding, automatic flushing,  or to provide water for irrigation, or compressed air for gates, and tools.
Where does this technology fit within a modern country like the US?
6' x 6' Above Ground Pressure Booster Stations Packaged Pumping Systems

5-8 GSE SHP500, placed at key transition points, can replace a 6 x 6  200 Hp (100 KWh) above ground pressure booster with normal suburban traffic, during normal driving hours.  Each of these 200 hp units that are replaced will be as if more than 50 typical American homes were taken off the grid during the day.

When used on freeway exits, 2-3 GSE SHP500 can replace the same 200 Hp pump, and multiple units can be employed on each ramp.  These equivalent installations would dramatically reduce accidents, and save the local government up to 1200 KWh of electrical generation cost each day.ShP500

This application is like many for GSE innovative fluid movement methods.  The municipal rational for the investment can combine both fiscal and safety considerations, in that GSE units can be configured to calm traffic as well as move fluids, or compress gases.  Another key aspect of GSE technologies is the symbiotic relationship between activity and power generation.  For example if GSE units are employed on a suspension bridge, to compress air for power generation, cooling, and air storage, the power generation is greatest when activity levels peak.  The added benefit of local power generation, is key to disaster preparedness, and disaster nullification,, (i.e. road lighting during a blackout).