FuelCell Energy Inc (FCEL)

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One of many in the works!

The winner of the H2 race will be the technology with the cheapest, cleanest, and most scalable solutions. I like FCEL's chances!

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The SMR-C02 capture system has several advantages over standard SMR, such as:

• C02 is produced which is ready for capturing.

• No NOx emissions even if exhaust vented.

• The purified hydrogen produced is at pressure, preferably 3000 psig or greater.

• High conversion of the methane to hydrogen means that the system remains in heat balance with no excess heat that must be converted to steam or other byproducts.

• The system is scalable from a small home 1 kg/day system to 2,000+ kg/day.

• The equipment used in the system is the same as currently used for MCFC fuel cells and thus is readily available.

• About 20% of the hydrogen produced is from the water-C02 reaction, reducing the fuel consumption of the system.

• The system can be operated to load follow, if needed, to meet the hydrogen demand.

It could also be used to load follow to help balance the power requirements of the area.


[0043] The cost of the power required to operate the C02 pump (REP) and the

electrochemical hydrogen separator is offset by the hydrogen produced from water which is extremely efficient at the high temperature of the C02 pump (REP). Further, the high hydrogen pressure should eliminate or reduce downstream compression power.

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