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1. 5 kw methanol fuel cell powerplant. Final technical report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6762527
A 1.5kW infirect methanol fuel cell powerplant was constructed and tested. A methanol steam reformer was used in conjunction with a phosphoric acid fuel cell stack. Output voltage was adjustable between 26 and 34 volts, and automatic unattended operation was provided by a controller. Fuel consumption was 2.1 lb MeOH/kWhr at rated power and 1.1 lbs MeOH/hr during standby. The powerplant was delivered to USA MERADCOM. A water recovery study for the powerplant was conducted.
Research Organization:
Energy Research Corp., Bethel, CT (USA)
OSTI ID:
6762527
Report Number(s):
AD-A-057145
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English