New portable propane-powered fuel cell from NanoDynamics

Twelve volts and 50 watts of power, wherever and whenever you need it - powered by a propane cylinder.

That's the promise of a new hybrid solid oxide fuel cell system being introduced next week at a fuel cell conference in Hawaii. Solid oxide fuel cells efficiently convert the chemical energy in conventional hydrocarbon fuels into electrical energy.

NanoDynamics says its new NDRevolution 50H portable hybrid solid oxide fuel cell system "successfully moves the technology from the realm of science project to a commercially available product. There is no need to wait for the hydrogen economy to arrive when you can stop by the local hardware store and refuel your Rev-50H with a mere $3 propane cylinder."

The unit is compatible with a variety of commonly available fuels including propane and butane. The lightweight system offers a fully regulated 12 Volt / 50 Watt power output with a 150 percent overload capacity for transients, making it a good power source for recreational, military, commercial and industrial power needs including signage, communications, sensing and marine applications, the company says.

"Our Revolution 50H system demonstrates technology that effectively bridges the gap to a fuel-cell powered future by offering a power solution that meets current needs and fits existing fuel infrastructure. Future products will operate on renewable fuels, such as methane, ethanol, and biodiesel – further enhancing the utility and global impact of our systems,” said Keith Blakely, CEO of NanoDynamics.

The 50-watt hybrid system is the first in a family of solid oxide fuel cells that will be developed and customized to meet specific application needs.

NanoDynamics had previously announced a second generation micro tubular fuel cell capable of a substantial power density of 2,000 milliwatts per square centimeter. It plans to produce higher power 50H units in the future, as well as add other technologies and market its portable power systems for military applications.

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www.nanodynamics.com