Jun 3 2008
NanoDynamics, Inc. will display its comprehensive capabilities in advanced microtubular solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) design at NSTI Nanotech 2008, including its Revolution™ 50H and Revolution™ 60C SOFCs.
“The Revolution Series represents an important milestone in the portable SOFC market at-large, demonstrating both the viability of the technology and its ability to operate on readily available propane fuel,” said Dr. Caine Finnerty, V.P. of fuel cells at NanoDynamics.
“Introducing a technology like a fuel cell to any market is challenging enough,” explained Dr. Finnerty, “and adding the expectation that a consumer will acclimate to a new kind of fuel, such as methanol or hydrogen, could hinder market acceptance. We believe that offering a fuel cell which operates on a common, familiar and easily accessible fuel like propane will create market traction and lead to more rapid adoption of the technology by the general population.”
NanoDynamics’ Revolution 50H hybrid portable SOFC system is ideal for applications in which weight, volume and fuel type are critical. This lightweight, 50-watt (12-volt) power system is propane-driven and will offer future compatibility with a variety of common hydrocarbon fuels including butane. Typical applications include recreational, military, commercial and industrial power needs for remote monitoring equipment, soldier power, advertising signage, and marine applications.
The Revolution 60C SOFC for battery charging features a non-regulated, 10- to 14-volt output that is ideal for charging lead-acid battery systems used in a variety of applications.