The startup manufactures mechanical vapor compressors that replace fluorinated gas-based refrigeration systems with a more sustainable solution. By utilizing a speed compressor design, their technology enables the installation of compact, efficient machines that significantly lower environmental impact.
Funding
$980K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional refrigeration systems rely on fluorinated gases, which contribute significantly to global warming and ozone depletion, necessitating a shift towards more sustainable alternatives. Existing mechanical vapor compression systems often require large, expensive compressors, hindering their widespread adoption.
Solution
Leviathan Dynamics manufactures mechanical vapor compression (MVC) systems that utilize water as a refrigerant, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to fluorinated gases. Their core technology centers around a patented high-speed compressor design optimized for operation under deep vacuum, enabling efficient evaporation at low temperatures. This approach allows for the creation of compact and affordable MVC solutions applicable to both process cooling/heating and wastewater treatment. By using water as a refrigerant and implementing direct contact heat exchange, Leviathan Dynamics achieves higher energy efficiency and reduces reliance on costly and environmentally harmful substances.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes industries requiring process cooling and heating solutions, as well as those needing wastewater treatment, particularly where there is a need to reduce energy consumption and waste, and recover treated water.
Features
- Patented high-speed compressor design enabling MVC under deep vacuum (below 50 mbars)
- Use of water as a refrigerant, eliminating the need for fluorinated gases
- Direct contact heat exchange for enhanced energy efficiency
- Turbevap low-capacity waste water evaporator for separating waste from pure water
- Operation at low temperatures (around 35°C) reducing construction costs and heat loss
- Suitable for scaling and fouling fluids
- Semi-autonomous operation to limit handling time
- Integration in most industrial environments