HyPORT E

HyPORT E is a 1-5 kW regenerative fuel cell power generator that is suitable for auxiliary power applications. Its regenerative feature essentially means the unit is self-fuelling as hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water using an integrated electrolyzer module. In the case of a vehicular installation, the electrolyzer runs off the vehicle's alternator while the vehicle is operating. As hydrogen is produced by the electrolyzer, it is stored in the metal hydride hydrogen storage module until needed by the fuel cell power module to produce electricity after the vehicle is shut off. When the vehicle is started up to move to another location the electrolyzer will start to produce hydrogen again to replenish the hydrogen reserve.

FEATURES:

Modular design incorporates 3 components - electrolyzer module, hydrogen storage module, fuel cell power module.

• Power output: 0-5 kW
• Run-time: up to 5 hours at an average load of 3 kW (standard)
• Modular packaged design
• Advanced H2X fuel cell and electrolyzer stack technology
• Low-pressure metal hydride hydrogen storage
• Quick start-up
• Simple and reliable electronics
• Consumes oxygen directly from air

BENEFITS:

Clean and Quiet: The HyPORT-E auxiliary power unit exhausts only water or warm moist air that will not contaminate a closed space. Air intake fans generate minimal noise.

Self-Fuelling: The HyPORT-E utilizes a regenerative system design that generates its own hydrogen from water for later use by the fuel cell power module.

Easy Operation: The HyPORT-E runs on fully automated controls. Maintenance is minimal.

Long Runtime: The HyPORT-E can produce 15 kWh of energy on a single full charge. The unit can be regenerated four times before the water reservoir requires refilling.

Advantages over Batteries:
• Lighter weight and smaller footprint for the same power and run time
• Excellent efficiency over a wide temperature range
• No toxicity or recycling issues
• Longer equipment lifetime

Advantages over Diesel Generators:
• Clean
• Quiet
• Higher efficiency
• Reduced maintenance requirements
• No risk of site contamination from spills or leaks

APPLICATIONS:

Auxiliary powering of:
• transit buses
• long distance and refrigerated transport vehicles
• military vehicles and communications modules
• recreational vehicles

IN THE NEWS:

January 10, 2003 - Hydrogenics' Fuel Cell APU Demonstrated at Unveiling of GM Military Vehicle