Fuel Cell Military Night vision applications
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As the nature of conflict
changes, so the technological burden on the
modern soldier is increased. Military equipment
for communications and other portable
applications currently rely on rechargeable
batteries. Under operational conditions,
recharging using bulky conventional generators
poses both a logistical problem and a serious
danger, as associated noise and emissions can be
detected by the enemy.
IQFuelCell-Voller Energy’s VE10M military
fuel cell has been created to specifically
address the logistics and power sources area of
Future Integrated Soldier Technology (FIST), the
next stage of the UK's soldier modernization
programme. The charger is designed to fit into
the webbing of FIST project equipment used by
soldiers in the field.
Voller Energy has also
developed Emerald, a highly efficient battery
recharging station based on fuel cell
technology, which creates very low emissions and
is virtually silent in operation. Emerald runs
on propane, butane and LPG.
Possible future developments
will allow the use of JP-8, the new single
battlefield fuel being adopted by the US
Military and NATO.
Whether vehicle-based or as a
stand-alone unit, Emerald monitors power
consumption and automatically maintains the
batteries at full capacity – constantly ready to
recharge on-board communications equipment or
portable equipment batteries.
Optional specifications may also provide hot
water, space-heating and cooling functions as
well as providing remote diagnostic
capabilities. Potential applications range from
field hospitals to field kitchens – any
environment which needs quiet, emission-free
power.
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IQ Fuel Cells for Standby Power Generation
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Fuel cells are now available as an alternative source for renewable energy.
Unlike traditional power generators, they don't require gasoline to generate
power. They also provide an alternative to solar generators because they do not
depend on any external power gathering equipment. These units are compact,
durable, and built to power a wide range of applications.
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The EFOY fuel cell
is maintenance free and absolutely
dependable. It guarantees that your
device will be 100% available regardless
of the weather; a clear advantage,
especially in inaccessible locations or
in critical applications such as
observation devices.
Quiet
The EFOY fuel cell
operates with hardly a sound. In fact,
it’s not any noisier than a laptop
computer. You can even use it to power a
surveillance camera from a parked car.
This is also an advantage in outdoor
applications compared to other
generators.
Fully
automatic
Your EFOY works
fully automatically. The built-in
Automatic Charge Control permanently
monitors the charge level of the battery
that powers the devices. If the battery
voltage drops below a level programmed
by the user, the fuel cell will cut in.
Once the battery has been recharged, the
fuel cell will cut out. You needn’t
worry about a thing.
Remote
Control
Every EFOY unit can connect to any RS
232 interface via the optional Interface
Adapter so as to allow for remote
operation from a laptop or PC. It is
likewise possible to operate and monitor
the unit from an office or via a mobile
telephone.
Theft
proof
The SFC fuel cell’s compact size allows
it to be integrated into a switch
cabinet. Solar cells, on the other hand,
need to be out in the open, which often
exposes them to theft or damage. The SFC
fuel cell is thus essentially
vandalism-proof.
Completely
Winterized
The EFOY fuel cell operates under a wide
range of temperatures from –20° C to
+40° C. An antifreeze mode automatically
prevents the fuel cell from freezing.
Methanol consumption in the antifreeze
mode is so low that a 10-liter fuel
cartridge is all that you need.
Temperatures as low as -35° C are
possible for special applications.
Need
more power? No Problem:
The new Control Interface
allows you to harness up to five EFOY
fuel cells in parallel, giving you a
capacity of up to 8,000 Wh per day.
The unit allows for simple integration
into existing facilities. Everything
that is needed for wiring and mounting
is already included as standard
equipment. There is no need to alter the
output or controls
All
IQ fuel cells are
direct methanol fuel
cells (DMFC):
On
the anode side, a
methanol-water
mixture is supplied
to the cell by the
internal fluid
management. One of
IQ's unique
capabilities is the
use of neat (100%)
methanol as the fuel
in the cartridge.
The cathode side is
supplied with air.
Both, the anode and
the cathode are
connected through an
electric circuit. In
contact with the
platinum catalyst
methanol
is converted into
carbon dioxide
(waste gas), protons
and electrons. The
electrons circulate
from the anode side
to the cathode via
the electric
circuit, while the
protons pass through
the membrane which
divides the cell. On
the cathode side,
the protons,
electrons, and the
oxygen react to form
pure water.
Due
to the heating of
the fuel cell while
operating the
evolving water is
emitted as water
vapor. Another
by-product is a
small amount of
carbon dioxide. The
overall amount of
by-products equals
the respiratory
exhalation of a
small child while
playing.
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