The project also got equipment and expertise from a number of commercial sponsors including Exide, which donated some $50,000 worth of batteries, and Swagelok, an Ohio company that provided stainless steel piping costing around $28,000.
In addition to the resources it acquired, the project also benefited from contributions from several commercial partners, including Exide, which donated $50,000's worth of batteries, and Swagelok, a company based in Ohio that supplied stainless steel piping for approximately $28,000.