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CerMet Nano-Particle Ceramic Conditioner for Metal Surfaces

Case Study G&G Shipping, re: CAT 3412 Turbo

executive summary CerMet dramatically outperforms normal metal parts, reduces internal friction, increases engine performance, and improves fuel efficiencies by providing a harder, stronger, smoother and less corrosive surface. Other benefits include better compression, less noise / vibration, and longer lasting parts. This white paper and case studies highlights and demonstrates the following benefits:

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DECREASES Replacement and Maintenance Repair Costs RENEWS Engines & Parts PROTECTS the Metal Surface REDUCES Friction, Heat, Corrosion, Harmful Emissions INCREASES Compression & Power IMPROVES Fuel Efficiency

features and benefits overview CerMet is a unique ceramic coating and conditioner that provides part protection and increased efficiencies without disassembly. CerMet produces much greater efficiency averages while drastically reducing friction and increasing power and torque. CerMet guarantees a 2:1 ROI (note: typical ROI’s range between 3:1 and 12:1) in fuel economy alone. Other significant savings are attained through extended part life, less maintenance, and reduced replacement costs.

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Fills existing cavities and voids on the metal surfaces, preventing further

destruction of the metal

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Removes and ties up the hydrogen ions from the steel matrix, forming a very

strong ceramic layer on the metal surface

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Process involves not only the surface, but also the under surface layer of metal,

making the steel cluster smaller and less brittle

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Newly formed layer is extremely slippery, smooth and hard, resisting the

deterioration process

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Micro hardness of 650-750kg/sq mm, compared to < 300kg/sq.mm for most new parts

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Surface roughness in most new parts is between 0.9 and 2.1 Ra. A CerMet coating has a surface roughness of 0.06 Ra

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CerMet coating is dielectric and highly corrosion resistant

CerMet Nano-Particle Ceramic Conditioner for Metal Surfaces Case Study G&G Shipping 2

g&g shipping, re: cat 3412 turbo definition The CerMet test was conducted on the G& G Shipping "Bahama Ranger" utilizing two Caterpillar 3412 Turbo Engines and two gearboxes. The oil capacities for these engines are 36 gallons each, and the oil capacities for the gearboxes were 7 gallons each. Engine wear: The vessel was burning through twelve gallons of oil per day.

procedure The Bahama Ranger's engines and gearboxes were treated with CerMet while at the dock between shipments, The entire initial procedure took about fifteen minutes, 200 ml. of CerMet was applied to each engine (by adding Io the oil), treating 72 gallons of oil in total, taking into consideration some loss of CerMet through current engine oil loss calculations. The vessel sailed at normal intervals, carrying similar loads, and running at normal speeds for over 200 hours allowing CerMet to completely work throughout the engine and gearbox.

G & G Shipping Decrease in Oil Consumption : 42% Est. Incr ease in Power : 18% Decrease in Fuel Consumption : 15% Decrease in Travel Time : 8% Part Protection Lifespan: 2000

Hrs. Total Savings Per Yea r : $ 68.4K Est. Savings across entire fleet : $820K

results & analysis Base line data was collected for two months prior to the CerMet test, then the engines and gearboxes were treated and run for approximately seventy-five days. After treatment data was then carefully collected, compared and analyzed. Our efforts concentrated on comparing "like" voyages, engine runs and loads. We are always conscious of external conditions and variables that may have an effect on any test outcome and we may mathematically adjust for these anomalies accordingly. The Bahama Ranger was burning approximately 12 gallons of oil per day and soon after the CerMet treatment, the vessel showed a dramatic reduction in oil consumption now burning only 7 gallons per day, a savings of 42% CerMet not only cleaned the cylinder walls, piston rings, bearings and other engine parts of oxidation and corrosion, but has begun to repair the surface and build the new ceramic-metal layer. According to the vessel's data, the engine's RPMs had not been dialed down during or after the CerMet treatment from the typical operating speed of 1600RPM, thus allowing the vessel to bum the same amount of fuel per hour for each voyage. Therefore, the method used for calculating fuel savings and efficiency increases was Overall Voyage Time comparisons. The average decreases in voyage times were approximately 8%, an overall average fuel saving of 8%. CerMet Nano-Particle Ceramic Conditioner for Metal Surfaces Case Study G&G Shipping 3

g&g shipping, re: cat 3412 turbo continued additional recommendations If the engine's RPMs are reduced to keep the vessel on normal schedules, the overall internal load will thus be reduced and the Bahama Ranger should see fuel savings closer to 15%, let alone significant additional savings in engine wear, maintenance and oil loss. It is recommended for G&G Shipping to calculate where the greatest savings for the company ultimately lie, either through quicker shipments or less wear and energy consumption on the engines. With these estimates and extrapolating across G&G’s entire fleet we believe the overall company savings could conservatively be over $800,000, a return on investment over 5:1

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