Advancements in Hydrogen on Demand™ Fuel Systems for Military and Consumer Electronics Devices

摘要

Hydrogen Fuel cells are well suited to a wide range of power generation applications. Successful implementation of small PEM fuel cells for portable electronics applications is largely dependent on the availability of a hydrogen source in the size and weight specification of the application. Millennium Cell (MCEL) is advancing its Hydrogen on Demand™ (HOD™) technology to enable fuel cartridges for both battery replacement and battery charging applications from 20 to 300 watts. The performance targets for these devices are presented. Millennium Cell''s HOD™ technology is well poised to meet the specification requirements for these designs. This paper will discuss the progress we have made in addressing the system design issues for Sodium Borohydride (SBH) fuel cartridges to meet the development targets. MCEL''s HOD™ technology has achieved orientation independence, zero parasitic load, self-regulated hydrogen generation on an as needed basis, non-flammable liquid fuel and user replaceable fuel cartridge - all in a 20 watt demonstrable design.