Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Description
Document Period End Date
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Public Float
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable - project revenue and reimbursable project costs
Prepaid expenses & other current assets
Total Current Assets
Property Plant and Equipment -net
Other Assets
Patent costs - net
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 authorized shares, no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 authorized, 15,071,536 shares outstanding and 15,057,243 shares outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Additional paid in capital - stock and stock equivalents
Deficit
Common shares reserved for issuance
Total Stockholders' Equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, Par Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock reserved for issuance
Common stock reserved for issuance
Statement of Operations [Abstract]
Revenue:
Consulting Revenue
Cost of Consulting Services Provided
Gross Margin
Operating Expenses
General and administrative
Research and development expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Loss
Other Income and (Expenses)
Investment income
Other income (expenses)
Total Other Income and (Expenses)
Net loss before income taxes
Income taxes
Net loss
Net Loss Per Common Share, Basic and Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities:
Net Loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Unrealized and realized (gains) loss on marketable securities
Changes in non-cash operating working capital items:
Accounts receivable - fees and reimburseable project costs
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
Patent costs
Property and equipment
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock - net of offering costs
Restricted cash
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities
Net Decrease In Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year:
Cash paid during the period
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
Non-Cash Financing Activity
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Net Loss Per Share [Text Block]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Approximations [Member]
Approximations
Accounts Receivable -Project Revenue and Reimbursable Project Costs [Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset Amount [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset Amount
Income Taxes [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]
Research and Development Costs [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity [Text Block]
Business Segment Results [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Basis of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]
BasisOfPresentation
Use of Estimates and Assumptions [Policy Text Block]
Significant Estimates [Policy Text Block]
Significant Estimates
Certain Risks, Uncertainties and Concentrations [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block]
Technology Business Segment [Policy Text Block]
Technology Business Segment
Stock-Based Compensation [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities [Policy Text Block]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency [Policy Text Block]
Patents and Legal Costs [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of long-lived assets [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development and Related Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Policy Text Block]
Retirement 401(K) Plan [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations and Other Purchase of Business Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consulting Business Segment [Policy Text Block]
Consulting Business Segment
Basis of presentation [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Doubleline Total Return Bond Fund [Member]
Doubleline Total Return Bond Fund
Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund [Member]
Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund
Vanguard High Yield Corp Investor Fund [Member]
Vanguard High Yield Corp Investor Fund
Vanguard GNMA Investor Fund [Member]
Vanguard GNMA Investor Fund
Vanguard Short Term Investment Grade Investor [Member]
Vanguard Short Term Investment Grade Investor
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Extention of fuel cycle length
Extention of fuel cycle length
Power output increase based on future potential reveunes
Power output increase based on future potential reveunes
Operating cycle length
Operating cycle length
Maximum increase in power output
Maximum increase in power output
Metallic fuel power uprate percentage
Metallic fuel power uprate percentage
Operating cycle length - Westinghouse-type
Operating cycle length - Westinghouse-type
Stock based compensation
Federally insured cash limit
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted Cash
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of credit outstanding
Marketable Securities
Mutual Funds
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities
Cost basis of investments
Unrealized gain loss from financial institutions
Unrealized gain loss from financial institutions
Valuation allowance
Valuation allowance
More likely than not threshold
More likely than not threshold
Percentage of cost of consulting from one firm
Percentage of cost of consulting from one firm
Amortization period for patents
Research and Development Expense
Major Customers [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
ENEC and FANR Projects [Member]
ENEC Project
Consulting Contracts [Axis]
Consulting Contracts
Consulting contracts domain [Domain]
Consulting contracts domain
GCC Contract [Member]
GCC Contract
Kuwait Contract [Member]
Kuwait Contract
Other Contract [Member]
Accounts Receivable
Portion of accounts receivable
Portion of accounts receivable
Major customer revenue percentage
Major customer revenue percentage
Unbilled receivable
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss)
Travel costs and reimbursable costs
Travel and other reimbursable expenses included in accounts receivable
Travel and other reimbursable expenses included in accounts receivable
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Change in valuation allowance
Lease agreement [Axis]
Lease agreement
Lease agreement [Domain]
Lease agreement
Moscow Office [Member]
Moscow Office
Virginia Office [Member]
Virginia Office
Operating lease term
Operating lease term
Payment for security deposit
Security Deposit
Monthly rental fees
Operating lease rental payment increase
Operating lease rental payment increase
Operating leaase straight line monthly rental expense
Operating leaase straight line monthly rental expense
Deferred Rent Credit
Rent expense
Research and Development Agreement [Axis]
Research and Development Agreement [Domain]
Task Order No.1 with Texas AM University [Member]
Task Order 1 with Texas AM University
Research and development costs
Research and development costs
Consulting agreement monthly payments
Consulting agreement monthly payments
Amount due upon execution
Amount due upon execution
Amount due on December 15, 2012
Total amount of payments made
Amount due on delivery of the final report
Professional Services Agreement
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Maximum restricted shares granted [Member]
Maximum restricted shares granted [Member]
Maximum number of shares in respect to stock options [Member]
Maximum number of shares in respect to stock options [Member]
Maximum restricted shares granted to one person [Member]
Maximum restricted shares granted to one person [Member]
Stock Options Vested [Member]
Stock Options Vested
Stock-based compensation [Member]
Stock-based compensation [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Warrants [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock and Stock Equivalents [Member]
Stock and Stock Equivalents
Option [Member]
Equity Transaction [Axis]
Equity Transaction [Axis]
Equity Transaction [Domain]
Equity Transaction [Domain]
Issuance of 255,202 non-qualified 10 year options [Member]
Issuance of 255,202 non-qualified 10 year options
Issuance of 1,667,181 non-qualified 8-10 year options [Member]
Issuance of 1,667,181 non-qualified 8-10 year options
Unregistered Securities [Member]
Unregistered Securities
Registered Direct Offering and Outstanding Warrants [Member]
Registered Direct Offering and Outstanding Warrants
Issuance of 211,303 non-qualified 5-10 year options [Member]
Issuance of 211,303 non-qualified 5-10 year options
May 5, 2014 Stock Options Granted [Member]
May 5, 2014 Stock Options Granted
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Directors, Officers and Employees [Member]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding
Number of options outstanding
Unvested Shares
Issued but unvested restricted stock
Issued but unvested restricted stock
Total stock and stock equivalents outstanding
Total stock and stock equivalents outstanding
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Number of options vested and expected to vest outstanding
Stock option expense
Non-qualified stock options
Non-qualified stock options
Contractural lives
Lower Limit
Upper Limit
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Intrinsic Value
Unrecognized compensation costs
Unrecognized compensation costs
Expected compensation cost
Expected compensation cost
Weighted average recognition period
Weighted average recognition period
Restricted stock grants estimated forfeiture amount
Restricted stock grants estimated forfeiture amount
Share based compensation
Equity Issuance, Per Share Amount
Common Stock issued
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Common stock and warrants sold
Common stock and warrants sold
Common stock to be purchased in the Offering
Exercisable term
Shares of common stock to be purchased by fixed combination
Shares of common stock to be purchased by fixed combination
Purchase price of fixed combination
Purchase price of fixed combination
Warrant exercise price
Maximum common stock ownership to be eligible for exercise of warrants
Maximum common stock ownership to be eligible for exercise of warrants
Net proceeds from the Offering received after payments of fees and expenses
Net proceeds from the Offering received after payments of fees and expenses
Amount allocated from the Offering to common stock
Amount allocated from the Offering to warrants
Volitility rate
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Expected term
Strike Price
Strike Price
Stock options granted
Fair value of stock options granted
Fair value of stock options granted
Fair market value on measurement date
Fair market value on measurement date
Pre-vesting forfeiture rate
Pre-vesting forfeiture rate
Value of vested awards
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Lease agreement
Monthly rent payments
Trade payables
Accrued expenses and other
Accrued payroll liabilities
Total
Capitalized start up costs
Capitalized start up costs
Share based compensation
Share based compensation
Net operating loss carry-forward
Less: valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Total
Year ending - December 31, 2014
Total minimum lease payments
Beginning of Period
Weighted Average Exercise Price Beginning of the Year
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Beginning of the Year
Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Granted
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Granted
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Granted
Exercised
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Exercised
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Exercised
Forfeited
Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Forfeited
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Forfeited
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Forfeited
Expired
Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Expired
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Expired
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Expired
End of year
Weighted Average Exercise End of Year
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options End of Year
Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options End of Year
Options exercisable
Weighted Average Exercise Price Options exercisable
Weighted Average Fair Value Options exerciseable
Weighted Average Fair Value Options exerciseable
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range 1 [Member]
Range 1
Range 2 [Member]
Range 2
Range 3 [Member]
Range 3
Range 4 [Member]
Range 4
Exercise price lower range limit
Exercise price upper range limit
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life - Years
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life - Years
Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Outstanding
Number of Awards Vested
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life of Stock Options Vested
Total awards outstanding beginning of the period
Weighted average grant date fair value total awards outstanding beginning of the period
Units granted
Weighted average grant date fair value units Granted
Units Exercised/Released
Units Exercised/Released
Weighted average grant date fair value units exercised/released
Weighted average grant date fair value units exercised/released
Units vested
Total units vested
Total units vested
Weighted average grant date fair value units Vested
Units Cancelled/Forfeited
Weighted average grant date fair value units Cancelled/Forfeited
Total awards outstanding at June 30, 2014
Total awards outstanding at June 30, 2014
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair value, Total awards outstanding at June 30, 2014
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair value, Total awards outstanding at June 30, 2014
Weighted average grant date fair value total units non-vested
Total units outstanding for the period
Total units outstanding for the period
Weighted average grant date fair value total units outstanding for the period
Weighted average grant date fair value total units outstanding for the period
Restricted stock units scheduled to vest in the next year
Restricted stock units scheduled to vest in the next year
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting in the second year
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting in the second year
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting in the third year
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting in the third year
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting in the fourth year
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting in the fourth year
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting thereafter
Restricted stock units scheduled for vesting thereafter
Total outstanding restricted stock units scheduled to vest
Total outstanding restricted stock units scheduled to vest
Average risk-free interest rate
Average expected life- years
Expected volatility
Expected dividends
Stock-based Compensation [Axis]
Stock-based Compensation
Stock-based Compensation [Domain]
Stock-based Compensation
Shares of Common Stock
Common Stock Amount
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Consulting [Member]
Consulting
Technology [Member]
Technology
Corporate and Eliminations [Member]
Corporate and Eliminations
Segment Reporting [Member]
Segment Reporting
Revenue
Total Assets
Property Additions
Interest Expense
Depreciation
Total Current Assets
Total Assets
Total Current Liabilities
Total Stockholders' Equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Gross Margin
Total Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Total Other Income and Expenses
Net loss before income taxes
Net loss
Unrealized and realized (gains) loss on marketable securities
Accounts receivable - fees and reimburseable project costs
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities
Patent costs
Property and equipment
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
Restricted cash (IncreaseDecreaseInRestrictedCash)
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities
Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Paid During The Period [Abstract]
Power Output Increase Based On Future Potential Reveunes
Operating Cycle Length
Maximum Increase In Power Output Based On Future Revenue
Metallic Fuel Power Uprate Percentage
Operating Cycle Length Westinghouse Type
Federally insured cash limit
Restricted Cash (RestrictedCashAndInvestments)
Letter Of Credit
Marketable Securities (MarketableSecurities)
Percentage Of Cost Of Consulting From One Firm
Amortization period for patents
Consulting Contracts [Domain]
Portion Of Accounts Receivable
Major Customer Revenue Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Payment for security deposit
Security Deposit
Monthly rental fees
Operating Lease Straight Line Rental Expense
Task Order One With Texas Am University [Member]
Consulting Agreement Montly Payments
Amount due on December 15, 2012
Total amount of payments made
Amount due on delivery of the final report
Professional Services Agreement
Stockbased Compensation [Member]
Issuance Of Two Five Five Two Zero Two Nonqualified One Zero Year Options [Member]
Issuance Of One Six Six Seven One Eight One Nonqualified Eight One Zero Year Options [Member]
Issuance Of Two One One Three Zero Three Nonqualified Five One Zero Year Options [Member]
May Five Two Zero One Four Stock Options Granted [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding
Number of options outstanding
Unvested Shares
Number of options vested and expected to vest outstanding
Equity Issuance, Per Share Amount
Common Stock And Warrants Sold
Common stock to be purchased in the Offering
Exercisable term
Shares Of Common Stock To Be Purchased By Fixed Combination
Purchase Price Of Fixed Combination
Warrant exercise price
Maximum Common Stock Ownership To Be Eligible For Exercise Of Warrants
Net Proceeds From The Offering Received After Payments Of Fees And Expenses
Amount allocated from the Offering to common stock
Amount allocated from the Offering to warrants
Strike Price
Stock options granted
Share Based Compenation Weighted Average Fair Value
Fair Market Value On Measurement Date
Pre Vesting Forfeiture Rate
Value of vested awards
Lease agreement
Deferred Tax Assets Share Based Compensation
Less: valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Total
Year ending - December 31, 2014
Weighted Average Exercise Price Beginning of the Year
Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Granted
Share Based Compensation Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Granted
Exercised
Share Based Compensation Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Exercised
Share Based Compensation Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Exercised
Forfeited
Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Forfeited
Share Based Compensation Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Forfeited
Expired
Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock Options Expired
Share Based Compensation Weighted Average Fair Value Stock Options Expired
Share Based Compensation Weighted Average Fair Value End Of Year
Options exercisable
Weighted Average Exercise Price Options exercisable
Share Based Compensation Weighted Average Fair Value Options Exerciseable
Range One [Member]
Range Two [Member]
Range Three [Member]
Range Four [Member]
Sharebased Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Outstanding Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Instant
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life of Stock Options Vested
Weighted average grant date fair value total awards outstanding beginning of the period
Weighted average grant date fair value units Granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Exercised In Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fai
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Paymant Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested Total
Weighted average grant date fair value units Vested
Weighted average grant date fair value units Cancelled/Forfeited
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Paymant Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Total Nonvested Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Total Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Va
Stockbased Compensation [Axis]
Stockbased Compensation [Domain]