All Products — One Platform, Two Product Lines
Every CryoDrive product is built on the same core architecture: a Honeywell SPG 54 aero-derivative gas turbine paired with an ethylene Organic Rankine Cycle that condenses against the LNG cold sink. The configuration determines the form factor — containerized for stationary power, mounted on rolling stock for railroad propulsion.
| Model | GT Rating | ORC Net | Combined Net | Containers | Target Market |
| CD5-3200 | 3.3 MW | ~3.1 MW | ~6.5 MW | 2× 45′ ISO | Oilfield, mining |
| CD5-5000 | 5.0 MW | ~4.5 MW | ~9.5 MW | 2× 45′ ISO | Data centers, large industrial |
| CD5-8000 | 8.0 MW | ~7.0 MW | ~15 MW | 3× 45′ ISO | Grid-scale, EPC projects |
| RailPower | 3.3 MW per car | ~3.1 MW | ~6.5 MW | 3-car power unit | Class I freight rail |
Why Choose Us CryoDrive 5 · CD5-3200 Power Module
The reference platform. 6.5 MW combined net output from a 3.3 MW gas turbine fuel stream, packaged in two ISO containers for rapid deployment to oilfield and mining sites.
[3.3 MW GT] [3.1 MW ORC] [58.2% EFFICIENT] [2× 45′ ISO] [DUAL-FUEL]
Container 1 — Power Generation Module
- Honeywell SPG 54 gas turbine, 3.3 MWe at 14,400 RPM
- Hitachi synchronous IPM generator: 6,900V, 3-phase, 480 Hz
- HRSG evaporator: 7,880 kW heat capture from 505°C exhaust
- Ethylene R1150 ORC turbine: 2-stage, 3,384 kW gross, 118:1 PR
- Internal heat exchanger / recuperator: 7,144 kW, ε = 60%
- ORC condenser: 4,747 kW; LNG cold sink at −162°C
- GT inlet air cooler: LNG cold; 40°C → 5°C; +700 kW summer boost
Container 2 — Power Distribution Module
- GSD power transformer (6.25 MVA)
- AC/DC converter/rectifier: 2× 2.6 MWe units
- DC bus controller and main storage battery
- Load bank, main switchgear at 4.16 kV
- Customer interface panel: 600V / 4.16 kV / 13.8 kV selectable
PERFORMANCE
| Metric | CryoDrive 5 | vs. Simple-Cycle GT |
| System thermal efficiency | 58.2% | 30% |
| Power density | ~6.5 MW in 2 containers | 4–5 containers |
| LNG fuel consumption | 0.226 kg/s (814 kg/hr) | ~40% less per kWh |
| CO₂ emissions | ~350 g/kWh | ~650 g/kWh (diesel) |
| Startup (full system) | <60 min | — |
| Noise at 10m | <85 dBA enclosed | 95+ dBA (diesel) |
CryoDrive 5 · CD5-5000 Power Module
15 MW combined output in a three-container deployment. Built for EPC-
Scaled to 9.5 MW combined output for hyperscale data center and large industrial behind-the-meter applications. Same two-container footprint, increased turbine capacity.
grid-scale projects, large data center campuses, and utility deferral applications.
[5.0 MW GT] [4.5 MW ORC] [9.5 MW NET] [DATA CENTER]
Configuration
The CD5-5000 uses an upsized turbine package (Turbine Marine TM4500 twin-turbine option available) feeding a proportionally scaled cryo-ORC bottom cycle. Output voltage and frequency are factory-configurable to match data center DC bus architectures (800 VDC) or AC grid interconnection requirements.
Why It Fits Hyperscale
- Bypasses grid interconnection queues currently running 3–5 years in many regions
- 800 VDC native output option aligns with emerging data center power architectures
- Containerized phased deployment matches build-out cadence — start with 1 unit, scale to 8
- 58% efficiency dramatically reduces fuel cost and carbon intensity vs. simple-cycle alternatives
- Reliability target: MTBF 120,000 hours; overhaul interval 40,000 hours
Typical Deployment
A 40 MW campus deploys 4× CD5-5000 units in N+1 configuration, fed by a centralized LNG storage farm. Total footprint: 9 containers including fuel storage. Project timeline: 6–8 months from PO to commissioning versus 3–5 years for grid interconnect.
CryoDrive 5 · CD5-8000 Power Module
15 MW combined output in a three-container deployment. Built for EPC-led grid-scale projects, large data center campuses, and utility deferral applications.
[8.0 MW GT] [7.0 MW ORC] [15 MW NET] [GRID-SCALE] [EPC]
Configuration
The CD5-8000 distributes the cryo-ORC train across a third container to accommodate the larger heat exchanger surface area required at 8 MW turbine input. Customer-side interconnection options include 13.8 kV medium voltage AC for direct utility tie-in, with relaying and protection coordination per IEEE 1547.
Use Cases
- Multi-unit data center campuses (60+ MW total)
- Utility peaker replacement and capacity deferral
- Industrial host load (cement, steel, chemicals) with co-located gas suppl
- Standby and prime-power for critical infrastructure clusters
- EPC bundled deals with site, permitting, and interconnection scope
CryoDrive 5 RailPower — Distributed Propulsion for Freight
Each freight train section carries its own three-car power unit. Every wheel is individually powered, steered, and braked. The result: faster trains, shorter stopping distances, lower track wear, and 30–50% lower fuel cost than diesel-electric.
Three-Car Power Unit Configuration
- Car 19 — Power Distribution: Switchgear, AC/DC converters, battery, DC bus
- Car 20 — Power Generation: GT plus generator, exhaust recovery modules
- Car 21 — LNG Fuel Storage: Vacuum-insulated cryogenic tank
Distributed Drive Architecture
- Every freight car wheel powered by an individual permanent-magnet traction motor (4× 100 kW per car)
- 500–800 VDC power bus distributes through each train section
- DC and VFAC dual-output VFD inverters at car, section, and train levels
- 17-meter self-propelled cargo carriers; 3 or 4 sections per train (3,000–4,000 tonne capacity)
- Lead command car with end-of-train data communication car
Why It Wins on Existing Track
Unlike Mag-Lev or hydrogen rail concepts that require new infrastructure, CryoDrive 5 RailPower runs on existing standard-gauge track. The product targets 21,000 North American locomotives facing end-of-life reconditioning over the next 10 years — a $70B+ replacement market — without requiring railroads to wreck and replace what they already own.
Status: Design phase. FRA regulatory pathway under evaluation. Class I railroad pilot under discussion.
Optional N₂ Co-Production Module
An optional third container converts CryoDrive's spare LNG cold capacity into 5 kg/s of 97% nitrogen — eliminating trucked-in liquid nitrogen costs at oilfield and industrial sites.
Specifications
- Technology: Hollow-fibre membrane (Evonik SEPURAN N₂ or equivalent)
- Feed: 11 kg/s compressed air
- Product: 5 kg/s 97% N₂ at 7.5 bar
- LN₂ production: 2 kg/s, condensed by LNG cold at −162°C, J-T expanded to −175°C
- Parasitic load: Air compressor 3,340 kW + N₂ compressor 310 kW
Economics
On-site N₂ generation eliminates trucked liquid nitrogen costs ($0.15–0.30/lb delivered) and supply uncertainty. Co-produced with power, the marginal N₂ cost drops below $0.12/kg — competitive across enhanced oil recovery, pipeline purging, blanketing, and inerting applications.
Revenue potential: ~$2.1M/year per CD5 unit equipped with the N₂ module.