tekion ( canada ), inc. 8602 commerce court burnaby, bc v5a 4n6 tel. 604 # # # - # # # - # # # # fax. 604 # # # - # # # - # # # # www. tekion. com statement of work # man - s0w - 001 statement of work # man - s0w - 001 this document comprises statement of work # man - sow - 001 ( this “ statement of work ” ) made as of july 31, 2012 by tekion ( canada ), inc. ( “ company ” ) and mantra energy ( “ customer ” ). this statement of work shall be pursuant to the terms and conditions of the master services agreement # man - msa - 001, dated july 31, 2012, between company and customer co2 partial pressure required in the incoming gas stream and the resulting conversion and current efficiencies ( this will determine whether a co2 concentration step is required to make the process feasible in practice ) resistance to impurities in the incoming gas stream and overall catalyst stability molarity of exit product and resulting formate crossover issues electrical efficiency of the system ( operating cost ) current densities and resulting capital costs 1. identify mechanical design for promoting superior 2 - phase flow distribution in cathode compartment, and resulting gas / liquid / catalyst contact 2. identify and test commercial proton exchange membranes designed to reduce back - diffusion of anions from cathode to anode 3. screen commercial metal powders for the purpose of extending cathode operating lifetime, reducing overpotential, and improving current efficiency 4. examine direct formic acid production in acidic catholyte conditions 5. if necessary, develop an in - situ cathode regeneration process deliverables : all collected operational data documented operational procedures interim report at the end of stage 1 reactor design drawing based on conclusions budgeted cost : $ 49, 900 + materials timeline : 8 weeks improve mechanical design of stage 1 reactor to promote 2 - phase flow distribution across larger surface area characterize the effects of diluted co2 feed streams on current efficiency at high conversion target a minimum 3 - 5 molar formate / formic acid product stream while minimizing formate crossover issues maintain electrical efficiency of stage 1 reactor if possible, design and test manifolding system for effective distribution of gas / liquid phases between individual cells in a future stack deliverables : all collected operational