For HVAC installations Reduced Energy Consumption Reduced System Maintenance and Repair

Introduction
Background
Shrieve based in Texas; Private owned, est. 1978 Major business in refrigeration oils and air conditioning treatments Leading supplier of Alkyl Benzenes Shrieve offer a range of ZEROL AB, ESTER and PAG synthetic refrigeration oils to industry Full supply service to EMEA region, including advanced customer and logistics service Technical development laboratory based in USA Partnerships in US, Asia and Europe to develop and commercialise new lubricant products

USA Initial Market Development

Zerol ICE is an oil enhancer for HVAC use

Introduced to USA market in 2002 Laboratory and field testing undertaken late 2002

Zerol ICE was introduced to USA market in 2002

Immediate impact at initial test sites High demand for further test product

USA agreement with Nu-Calgon to market to HVAC

Extended to national coverage early 2003

What is it?
Added to AC oil on existing and new systems Fully compatible with all HVAC lubricants Increases lubrication effectiveness and heat transfer rates Forms film on internal surfaces to resist corrosion Bio-degradable and environmentally safe Does NOT contain chlorinated acid forming compounds Single application dose 125 ml / 15 kW output In liquid form easily injected Fast 5 10 minutes to apply

Customer Benefits
Superior heat exchange properties increase evaporator cooling capacity Increased lubrication efficiency reduces system compressor power consumption Reduced noise - particularly at start up Lower friction reduces compressor wear and extends compressor life High detergency action maintains clean systems and prevents sludge formation Improved seal performance reduces gas leakage

Unique Highly Effective Product

What does Zerol ICE do?

The improved hydrodynamic or fluid property of the oil results in less oil layering on the evaporators inner tube surface, yielding gains in heat transfer or cooling

Normal Conditions

Improved Conditions

Improved lubricity Reduced friction drag Reduced energy use Quieter operation Longer equipment life Improved cooling

Falex Lubricity Test Results

3000
1.1

2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Mineral Oil Alkylbenzene POE Oil Only Oil & Zerol Ice

1 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0.3 0.62

0.88

Four-Ball Lubricity Tests

PAG Only 0.54 PAG+10% Zerol Ice Zerol 150 Zerol 150+2% Zerol Ice

Large increase in fluid and lubrication effectiveness

Comparative Testing
Comparative tests on identical new systems 6 Scroll Technologies 34,000 btu/hour compressors 1.06 litres of alkylbenzene oil 6 Copeland 24,000 btu/hour reciprocating compressors 1.33 litres of mineral oil 3 of each type tested as received 3 had Zerol ICE added to existing oil Zerol ICE Concentration of 30 ml/12,000 btu/hr Tests run continuously for 500 hours Oil was tested and compressors cut apart for inspection and photographs

Fixed Scroll

Without Zerol Ice

With Zerol Ice

Reciprocating - Upper Journal

Scroll - Upper Journal

Without Zerol Ice

With Zerol Ice

Without Zerol Ice

With Zerol Ice

Strong visual proof of effectiveness

Field Testing & Energy Savings

Testing

Energy Saving
Average Current
22 Systems at average of 23o 12 Systems at average of 14oC Average of all Systems Running Amps Before Zerol Ice 15.8 amps Running Amps After Zerol Ice 14.1 amps

Zerol ICE was placed in well over thirty residential systems, 7- 18 kW, 230 volts Equipment from various manufacturers (York, Lennox, Carrier, etc.) Various compressors (Copeland, Bristol, AllianceScroll) Running amps as well as high and low side pressure readings were measured Outside temperatures for 22 averaged 23oC and 14oC for the other 12 Reductions of 0.4 amps to 5.1 amps
Average Pressure After Zerol Ice 190.0 psi 168.5 psi 181.8 psi

Reduction in Running Amps

1.7 amps = 10.8% 0.9 amps = 5.2% 1.4 amps = 8.9%

17.4 amps

16.5 amps

15.5 amps

14.1 amps

High Side Pressure Readings 22 Systems at 23oC 12 Systems at 14oC Average of all Systems

Average Pressure Before Zerol Ice 199.5 psi 170.6 psi 189.2 psi

Reduction in High Side Pressure -9.5 psi = 4.8% -2.1 psi = 1.2% -7.4 psi = 3.9%

Low Side Pressure Readings 22 Systems at 23oC 12 Systems at 14oC Average of all Systems

Average Pressure Before Zerol Ice 64.2 psi 62.2 psi 63.5 psi

Average Pressure After Zerol Ice 60.5 psi 59.5 psi 60.1 psi

Reduction in Low Side Pressure -3.7 psi = 5.8% -2.7 psi = 4.3% -3.4 psi = 5.4%

Field testing confirms Power Savings and Efficiency Gains

Marketing
Product on trial to some HVAC suppliers in 2004 Seeking primary distributors in Europe & ME Expected full launch in 2005 Unique selling points to Market: End customer Protects expensive HVAC systems Experience cooling improvement after application Potential saving of power consumption up to10% - savings alone offer payback

Commercial Support
Shrieve offer support to trials and technical evaluation Flexible approach to commercial development and agreements

Provide support to product launch and commercialisation

Promotional leaflets/brochures/posters Training/education Installation guides and technical information Introductory samples Tailored products packaging and application methods Promotional support Continued technical programmes to generate performance data and support product development

Reduction of service maintenance additional benefit

Quieter operation - particularly start-up One-off lifetime treatment Installer Satisfied customers getting power savings Additional profit at low incremental cost Simple installation in just a few minutes Good fit with other products/services Extended service intervals; fewer call-outs

Powerful Product Marketing and Commercial Support