Kerosene powered fuel cell cogeneration units for homes..... like

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I said, the future is here now, we just have to PUSH IT FORWARD.

Rated output of power: 950W Electrical efficiency: 35% (LHV) Heat recovery efficiency: 46% (LHV) Overall efficiency: 81% (LHV) Fuel: kerosene for fuel cells Low temperature operation to -10 degrees C Cogeneration unit size: 900mm (w) x 900mm (h) x 350mm (l) Hot water tank size: 640mm (w) x 1990mm (h) x 740mm (l)


About Fuel Cell Cogeneration in Japan

Cogeneration systems are installed directly at consumers' homes and simultaneously generate electricity and hot water. The unique value proposition of fuel cell powered cogeneration for the Japanese market is that it reduces dependency on grid-based power in a country with some of the world's highest electricity rates. Customers save money and the fuel cell technology supports the government's Kyoto Accord commitment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 40% compared to conventional electric generation using fossil fuels.

The Japanese government is very focused on its energy policy and in providing product introduction subsidies and support for alternative energy technologies. In 2005 alone, US$26 million in product introduction subsidies are slated for the installation of 480 fuel cell cogeneration systems.

[ThoughtCriminal]

1. I'd like to read more

link?

[HysteryDiagnosis]

3. Hooooooooboy...... get a load of this stuff......

Ballard Article direct link:

http://www.ballard.com/be_informed/about_ballard/news/2005/12/19/NOC%20Release

Ballard Partner Announces Launch of Kerosene-fueled Cogeneration Units in 2006
19th December, 2005
Vancouver, Canada – Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD, Nasdaq: BLDP) is pleased to report that Nippon Oil Corporation (NOC) recently announced it will begin installation of 1 kW kerosene-fueled residential fuel cell cogeneration units in Japan. From March 2006 to March 2007, NOC will place up to 100 units in homes in and around the Tokyo, Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku regions. The units (all of which EBARA BALLARD Corporation (EBC) expects to supply) incorporate Ballard’s Mark 1030 fuel cell stack in a system developed by EBC that utilizes fuel processing technology developed by NOC.

www.ballard.com

www.fuelcellenergy.com

www.plugpower.com

www.ch2bc.org

www.fuelcellstore.com

[havocmom]

4. Thanks so much! You are such a gift to us here for all you share!

Yes indeedy, there are better ways of doing things NOW.

[madokie]

2. Link please, I wanna' read more.

[sam sarrha]

5. check this... runs on air

http://www.theaircar.com

there is potential for compressed air and energy in other applications,

[HysteryDiagnosis]

6. This guy "Guy Negre" is a gift to the world, may many more like

him emerge from the shadows and upset the apple cart as much as it can be upset.


http://www.theaircar.com/aboutmdi.html

The inventor: Mr. Guy Nègre

An air of adventure

Mr. Guy Nègre
The Inventor

Guy Nègre, creator of the compressed air engine is no newcomer to the world of mechanical engineering.

During the 1980s he worked in aeronautics and then moved onto Formula 1 racing cars. He developed a revolutionary 12 cylinder W (yes, a double V: View a photo of the "W engine") with a revolving valve system which was premiered at the FPI (French Petroleum Institute). Despite the success of his inventions, sufficient investment capital was not forthcoming.

Guy Nègre re-appeared on the scene with a dual-energy engine which ran on petrol and compressed air. The aim was to reduce petrol consumption. This time, the investors began knocking at the door and the result was the formation of MDI in 1991 in Luxembourg.

The investment capital was raised by some 160 associates. The department of Research and Development into cars with compressed air engines was transferred to CQFD, a society founded especially for this purpose. Guy Nègre is currently working with some 30 engineers and his son Cyril Nègre, director of the Research and Development department, recently returned from a season at the Bugatti camp in Italy

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7. Any Idea what is going on with this?

I haven't heard about any forward movement on this in over a year. Any behind the scenes info?

[HysteryDiagnosis]

8. This is the first I read about it.... wish I could help... sorry nt.

[sam sarrha]

12. I lost the link but there is a hydraulic version of this that is Really

efficient on larger vehicles, apparently better than air because they store energy using the hydraulics as brakes restores the energy.

[MercutioATC]

10. They don't meet U.S. crash safety standards...

It's essentially a plastic go-kart. Interesting experiment, but these things shouldn't be sharing the road with real cars.

[MercutioATC]

9. Overall efficiency 81%?

My natural gas furnace is 91% efficient. I wonder how that translates (especially factoring in the cost of natural gas vs. kerosene)...

[HysteryDiagnosis]

11. You have to take into account two things. One, is the cost of

energy generated at the point of use is usually much cheaper because you are not dealing with line loss.... and this unit stores its excess heat in your water tank. Not a bad deal, but it may only be feasible in Japan with the cost of their lectrik... however if you goto GE you will see home cogens for the Americas.... I would love to have one... and consider what it might be like to have a unit that immediately cuts you off the grid and backs you up when the power goes out....



http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/FuelCellToday/IndustryInformation/IndustryInformationExternal/NewsDisplayArticle/0,1602,6849,00.html
Plug Power Receives California Multiple Awards Listing- Enables California State Agencies to Purchase GenCore(R) Backup Fuel Cell Systems
29 November 2005

Author:
Provider: PR Newswire

LATHAM, N.Y., Nov 29, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG), a leading provider of clean, reliable on-site energy, announced today that the Company's GenCore(R) 5kW backup fuel cell system is now available through a California Multiple Awards Schedule contract through the State of California's Department of General Services Procurement Division.

The GenCore has been listed under the classifications of Power Protection -- UPS and Power Supply under contract number 4-05-61-0008A. This listing will allow state agencies to purchase the GenCore backup fuel cell systems directly from the California Multiple Awards Schedule under a pre-negotiated contract.

"Plug Power is the first fuel cell company to be listed on the State of California Multiple Awards Schedule," said Mark Sperry, Plug Power's Chief Marketing Officer. "This contract streamlines the purchasing process within the state, which should aid in accelerating the deployment of our GenCore products into critical state-operated infrastructure sites requiring backup power."

This California Multiple Awards Schedule complements Plug Power's recent contractual agreements in Florida, Texas and New York, as well as with the U.S. General Services Administration, making GenCore available for purchase by federal and state agencies, municipalities and not-for-profits.

About GenCore(R)

The GenCore(R) product line includes backup power products for the telecommunication, cable broadband, uninterruptible power supply and electric utility markets. The hydrogen-fueled GenCore 5-kilowatt backup fuel cell system is available in seven configurations to serve the broad needs of these applications.

[sam sarrha]

13. hydrogen is a MYTH.. a corporate charity and waste of tax money

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15. Iffin you say so.... there are those who get around on it though and

others (Honda) don't seem to be far behind.

http://www.millenniumcell.com/fw/main/History-15.html
1998 First Patent Issued on Boron Based Technology Hydrogen on Demand® Power PEM Fuel Cell
5/2000 Hydrogen on Demand® Powers Series Hybrid PEM Fuel Cell vehicles. Relationship Announced with Daimler Chrysler
8/2000 IPO $30 Million to Company
12/12/2001 Chrysler Town & Country Natrium Debuted with Hydrogen on Demand® as its Fuel Source
5/7/2003 Millennium Cell and Samsung Collaborate on Fuel Cell Systems for Consumer Electronics Products
2/12/2004 Millennium Cell And Protonex Sign Joint Development And Licensing Agreement
2/19/2004 Hydrogen Research Project Launched with U.S. Department of Energy; $1.0 Million Anticipated in 2004 Within a $3.5 Million Three-Year Contract
4/23/2004 Protonex Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Portable Soldier Power; Millennium Cell Major Subcontractor
9/8/2004 Hydrogen on Demand® Technology Demonstrated at Intel Developer Forum Fall 2004; Company to Power Notebook PC with HOD/PEM Fuel Cell System
2/23/2005 Laptop Powered with Hydrogen Energy System at Intel Developer Forum; First Hydrogen Energy System That Can Fit inside the Device
2/28/2005 Millennium Cell and the Dow Chemical Company Announce Joint Development Program; Collaboration to Accelerate Commercialization of Portable Fuel Cell Systems
3/9/2005 Protonex and Millennium Cell Deliver 'Industry First' to U.S. Air Force
4/13/2005 Five-Year, $3 Million Contract from U.S. Department of Energy Awarded
4/26/2005 $10 Million Private Placement Financing Announced
6/21/2005 Millennium Cell launches new identity and focus on portable power applications

http://www.fuelcells.org/news/updates.html
Fuel Cell Technology Update
December 2005
TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS
Ballard Fuel Cell Buses Enter Service in Beijing.
Ballard Power Systems and DaimlerChrysler have launched three Mercedes-Benz Citaro fuel cell buses in Beijing, China. The buses, powered with Ballard® heavy-duty fuel cell engines, will enter revenue service in the city as part of a two-year demonstration project being led by the Chinese Ministry of Science & Technology, with support from both the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Development Program.

GM Rolls out HydroGen 3 in Korea.
GM used a HydroGen3 fuel cell vehicle to shuttle global political and business leaders attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit meeting in Korea, making it the first fuel cell vehicle used publicly in Korea. GM also announced that with the proper policy and infrastructure environment, this could lead to a future demonstration fleet of fuel cell vehicles for the Korean market.

SunLine Showcases New Fuel Cell Bus.
SunLine Transit Agency unveiled a new commercial fuel cell-powered bus at the 2005 Fuel Cell Seminar in Palm Springs, California, that features a hybrid electric drive system with a UTC Power PureMotion™ 120 fuel cell system. The 40-foot Van Hool Hydrogen A330 bus is capable of reaching speeds of up to 65 miles per hour and traveling 250 to 300 miles before requiring refueling.

Masterflex Receives First Order for Fuel Cell Bicycles.
Masterflex AG is supplying the world's first fleet of fuel cell bicycles to the city of Herten in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The fuel cell bicycles will be incorporated into the overall tourism concept of the district of Recklinghausen and Ruhr-Touristik GmbH. Day trips for tourists should be available in time for the 2006 World Cup.
Hyundai Kia Opens New R&D Center in Korea.
Hyundai Kia Automotive Group recently opened a US$58-million research and development (R&D) facility in Seoul, Korea that will support the company's efforts to develop, test and mass produce fuel cell vehicles. Facilities include a 700-bar hydrogen filling station, a fuel cell endurance tester, an emissions lab, dynamometers and other specialized equipment for testing electric propulsion systems.
Hydrogenics Completes Forklift Field Trials at GM and FedEx.
Hydrogenics Corporation has completed forklift field trials at GM and FedEx Canada's 'mission critical' logistics hub at Toronto International Airport. Hydrogenics designed, built and integrated fuel cell hybrid power packs into two Hyster Class forklifts which were placed into service at the two facilities. In addition, Hydrogenics designed and built an indoor, PEM electrolyzer hydrogen refueler that was used to refuel the forklifts during the deployments.

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14. Britain's version here. (Stirling based.)

...it's NG but with the stirling engine they could potentially use any fuel that can burn hot enough to get over the carnough bump.



http://www.whispergen.com/main/products/

[jmowreader]

16. I'd feel better about it if it was larger

Nine hundred fifty watts isn't enough to power a toaster--or just about any other appliance I can think of, especially one that produces heat.

This would handle quite a bit of lighting--nine 100-watt light bulbs with a little bit of excess capacity--but if you can get 950w out of a 300mm-deep cabinet, could you get 3kw out of a 900mm deep one? The water tank could stay the same size. And you can do a lot with 3kW--if you had a gas range you could drop almost completely off the grid.