Hydrogen generation
Our
hydrogen generation technologies provide the ability to deliver pure hydrogen
from a wide range of currently available fuel supplies.
A clear competitive advantage The ability to integrate clean
power technology within existing fuel distribution networks - the critical
missing part of the solution for much of the competition – allows us and our
partners to deliver the hydrogen technologies of the future, today.
Fuel compatibility Furthermore, our proprietary
desulphurisation process provides compatibility with ‘dirty’ fuels where and
when necessary, e.g. for demanding military applications.
Simplicity and flexibility Delivering pure hydrogen through
integration with our hydrogen purification technologies means much simplified
and flexible system integration with hydrogen storage systems and fuel cell
power trains.
The power to deliver We’ve developed
a portfolio of hydrogen generation technologies with a power range spanning a
few tens of watts through to tens of kilowatts.
This means we can deliver across a range of power uses,
from remote surveillance to grid support applications.
The current portfolio includes:
• mini-reformer
• micro-channel reformer
• macro-reformer
• electrochemical reformer
These technologies have been designed from first principles
to provide compact, cost-effective and scalable hydrogen generators.
We’ve done all this through a combination of in-house
development and working in collaboration with strategic supply partners.
Fuel storage
The
safe and efficient storage of fuel is critical for remote or portable
applications or where a high degree of flexibility of system operation is
required.
Our
technology platforms in fuel storage include:
• compressed hydrogen storage
• metal hydride storage
• safe ammonia storage
Flexible Hydrogen storage technologies uncouple the
generation of hydrogen from its consumption, giving a much greater degree of
flexibility in the design and operation of fuel cell powered systems.
Responsive Effective hydrogen storage gives rapid load
following characteristics in applications with uneven demand – such as peak
shaving or load levelling.
This would be unachievable with conventional systems where
the fuel cell is closely coupled to the fuel processor.
Safe Our ammonia storage technology provides an energy
dense solution for remote applications, particularly where extended operation
is required.
Our proprietary storage material provides a safe and viable
solution for weight or size critical applications.
Power
generation
Our PEM
fuel cell technology is unique.
It’s not a derivative of the conventional stack architecture that has been
widely adopted by many companies in the fuel cell sector.
Simple and cost effective We’ve designed our stacks and systems from first
principles and combined novel fluid and thermal management techniques with
metal plate architecture.
The result is fundamentally simpler and cheaper.
Class leading We have one of the most advanced PEM fuel cell
stack technologies available in the world today with a class-leading power to
volume performance in excess of 2.5kW per litre.
Small and reliable Integrated humidification and cooling reduces
component count, eliminating conventional balance of plant to give a
fundamentally smaller and more reliable power generation system.
Cold start We’re the only company to have reported an unassisted
cold start from -40C without the use of antifreeze.
Another remarkable first.
Broad portfolio Our PEM stack technologies span the power
range - from a few tens of watts through a few kilowatts to more than 100kW.
In application terms - from laptop and personal power to combined heat and
power through to distributed generation and even large automotive.
We’ve designed and developed a number of system platforms using our world
leading stack technologies as a foundation, including:
• generator unit
• motive engine
• CHP unit
• personal power pack
• motor cycle power train
Powerful thinking The know-how associated with the design,
development, integration and operation of such system platforms is
considerable.
La moto a idrogeno che non
inquina
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Un gruppo di ricercatori inglesi della "Intelligent
Energy" ha inventato la prima motocicletta alimentata a idrogeno
che non inquina e non emette rumori. Un modo interessante per L'innovativa moto a
idrogeno si chiama "Env" (Emissions Neutral Vehicle) ed è talmente silenziosa da dover utilizzare un
riproduttore di rumore artificiale per evitare che la sua marcia possa
passare inosservata e risultare troppo pericolosa. Interessanti le
prestazioni del motore che, secondo quanto riferito dai ricercatori, ha fatto
registrare un'accelerazione da 0 a 50 Km/h in 7,3 secondi e una velocità di
punta di 80 chilometri orari. Alimentato attraverso un serbatoio posizionato di fronte alla
sella, il modello della Intelligent Energy sfrutta
le caratteristiche dell'idrogeno compresso e l'elettricità per
innescare il movimento delle due ruote. L'autonomia dichiarata
con un "pieno" è di circa 150 chilometri, ma l'operazione di
ricarica più ricorrente consiste in un breve collegamento di cinque minuti ad
una tradizionale presa della corrente. Ancora in fase prototipale,
una volta in produzione la speciale moto costerà circa 6.500 euro.
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