Development Plan

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Approved Development Plan

Overview of Plan:
The engine design will be adapted to meet surveyed public and commercial energy and pricing needs. The engine will also be adapted to meet a variety of lunar applications. A functional prototype will be built.

Total Cost of the Plan:
5800

Development Plan Details:
1) If needed, a sample survey of the public and private aerospace-space exploration sectors will be conducted to better determine potential demand for this particular device 2) Use the feedback from the surveys to improve engine design to meet the needs of the commercial and public funded space exportation 3) Purchase more functional design automation software 4) Search for new-low-cost ways of creating the engine and making it more efficient 5) Modify the engine’s design to help better fit the needs of the aerospace-space exploration customers are asking for at a targeted cost. a) Make a mold with both plastic and metal components as a bench top design or prototype b) Establish a plant to manufacture these engines to get them to the consumer. 6) Make the engine even more cost effective (our target price is about $1000). Compare with alternative engines or power sources that can be used on the Moon in similar applications, including transportation costs to the Moon from Earth

Itemized Budget:
Total cost • attend renewable energy/hydrogen fuel conference ($1000) • design automation software ($2000) SolidWorks • prototype costs- molds, hardware, materials, labor ($2500) • target estimate cost per engine to the consumer : $1000/engine 40lbs + tanks • Development cost details: o Material cost ($400-800), Poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) $0.76/lb, Aluminum $0.72/lb, Solar Panels: $5.50/W (final cost determined by survey, more panels= more energy) • Future manufacturing cost/labor: $400-$600

Timeline of Activities:
5-10-09 (1) Review and compile surveys, attend a hydrogen and renewable energy conference and Lunar exploration entities such as NASA (ex. Glenn Research Center), Lockheed Martin and others 6-25-09 (2) Complete engine design modifications and begin patent process 7-26-09 (3) Evaluate new-low-cost ways of creating the engine 8-15-09 (4) Make final engine design modifications to meet the consumer’s need 8-20-09 (5) Make a mold for both the plastic and metal, in a formation easily assembled. 9-1-09 (6) Contact custom mold making companies to obtain a cost estimate and budget 11-1-09 (7) Make it even more cost effective, to the consumer aiming for $500 purchase price. Future goal (8) Establish a plant to manufacture these engines to get them out the to the consumer (will also consider collaborating with established companies to produce and sell the engine while maintaining royalties)

Deliverables:
We will provide an alternative energy engine for lunar activities (such as mobile drilling, heating, propulsion, driving, jetpacks) household use for the public to fill their energy needs and be green at the same time. Here is a short list of what the engine is expected to do: Provide fast and easy welding, heat, propulsion, and drilling. This should be a product that fits the needs of the people. Provide families with low cost energy. A product for practical everyday use for heating and cooking Slow the use of non-renewable oil Meeting increasing demand for energy while reducing potential impact on climate Provide an alternative fuel Store energy for on-demand use

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