Technical overview

Biaco has developed and patented a sustainable heating system that uses exothermic chemical reactions to convert electricity and tap water into heat. These reactions are caused by a plasma established in tap water, using both the water itself and minerals and gases dissolved in it.

Heat is produced in the form of superheated steam. Output flow temperatures of between 70°C and 300°C can be achieved by varying the pressure within the vessel, and/or the use of an external interface heat exchanger. This means that the system can be used for space and process heating with minimal change to the existing infrastructure (radiators, water tanks etc). Each vessel produces a nominal 25 kW thermal output and is designed to be modular, incorporating additional vessels to increase the heat output.

Independently Validated Performance

Coefficient of Performance (CoP) has been measured by Biaco engineers during an extensive test programme and by external experts. A CoP of up to 4 has been achieved consistently during in house testing and was independently validated in 2023 by a Professor of Thermodynamics, University of Brighton.

Performance

  • Produces heat at a CoP of up to 4.
  • Performance is independent of ambient temperature.
  • Heat can be delivered between 70 °C and 300 °C.
  • Typical CoP is between 3 and 4, increasing with lower output flow temperature and rising heat demand.

Cost

  • Total cost of ownership expected to be lower than other sustainable heating technologies.
  • Cost effective retrofit as no change to existing heat distribution infrastructure is needed.

Environment

  • Produces no emissions, low noise and doesn’t use fossil fuels.
  • No refrigerants are added to the system.

Application

  • Vessels are combined into a modular system, providing the right amount of heat where it’s needed and increasing resilience.
  • Consumes tap water, output water can be recycled.
  • Can be installed inside the building or boiler room.

Product launch timeline

2020-25

TRL 0 – 6

Technology development from lab research to prototype system design.

2026-27

TRL 6 – 8

Prototype trials with industrial partners.

2027-28

TRL 8 – 9

Product sales to selected customers.

2029-30

Widespread Product Sales

Expansion into UK and German markets.

Collaboration

Biaco works with external experts and academic partners to develop and validate its technology. Our primary academic collaborator is University of Sussex, School of Life Sciences; where academics have helped deepen our understanding of the underlying chemistry, carrying out high‑speed photography and spectroscopy to analyse reactions inside the vessel. Analysis of the water exiting the system was performed by Artemis Analytical Ltd, a spin‑out from the University of Manchester.

Technology in Action

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