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ANDROMEDA™
HCS-575 PEM Fuel Cell Stack Series

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Andromeda Features and Benefits
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Nuvera has developed an advanced fuel cell architecture called Andromeda™ in order to simplify today's complex fuel cell power systems. In contrast to standard fuel cell system architectures, the Andromeda design, which operates without humidification of the hydrogen or air stream, allows simplification of the balance of plant hardware, resulting in lower parasitic losses and fewer control parameters. A further benefit of non-humidified operation is the ability to provide fast start-up under freezing conditions. Today, the Andromeda technology is capable of starting from temperatures as low as -30°C, reaching 50% power in less than 30 seconds.

Keeping with our strong innovative heritage, Nuvera is the original and only metal stack manufacturer that is capable of using uncoated metal plates, which is a feature of our patented approach that will offer cost advantages during manufacturing.

In addition, a further focus of the new stack design involves the optimization of the aspect ratio and cell thickness, as well as a focus on increasing the durability and reliability in the stressful operating conditions imposed by transportation applications. Andromeda is designed specifically for the stringent performance, volume and weight requirements of the transportation market.

At the present time, Andromeda is available to customers with transportation fuel cell stack integration capabilities for prototype testing, product development, and fleet-testing initiatives. To see how the Andromeda architecture can simplify your fuel cell power system design, contact Nuvera today and experience The Future of Energy®.

Click here to see how Andromeda can be integrated into a vehicle.


Andromeda Features and Benefits
Low-pressure operation - The Nuvera stack has the ability to operate with very low pressure drop, resulting in a maximum pressure. requirement for the air system of 1.6 bar  -->  Allows the use of a lower-cost air blower rather than a more expensive compressor.
No external humidification - Nuvera has pioneered the use of a fuel cell stack technology that uses dry air and hydrogen as inputs.  -->  Reduces the heat exchange loops from three to one.
Metallic bipolar plates - Metallic stacks are best suited for transportation applications because of their resistance to shock and vibration.  -->  Significantly lower in manufacturing cost than graphite stacks.

To see how the Andromeda architecture can simplify your fuel cell power system design, contact Nuvera today and experience The Future of Energy®.

 

 

Base Specifications
Stack Peak Power 100 kW ± 5 (low pressure)
125 kW ± 5 (high pressure)
Stack Continuous Power 85 kW ± 5 (low pressure)
95 kW ± 5 (high pressure)
Stack Operating Voltage 384 - 240V ± 15
Transient Response 10% - 90% < 2 sec
Stack Dimensions < 210 (height) x
550 x 900 mm
Stack Weight 140 kg ± 5 kg
Stack Power Density 1,3 kW/l, 0.7 kW/kg @ peak power (low pressure)
1,6 kW/l, 1.0 kW/kg @ peak power (high pressure)
Coolant
Type Demi water or non-conductive heat transfer fluid*
Conductivity < 5 µS/cm
Flow Rate 148 lpm ± 10
Pressure Drop @ Rated Power 600 mbar ± 100
Max Pressure 4 bar absolute
T In Max 62 degrees C ± 2
T Out Max 70 degrees C ± 2
Fuel
Type Hydrogen 5.5
RH% In Dry Hydrogen Input**
H2 Pressure 1,1 - 1,8 bar absolute
H2 Pressure Drop @ Rated Power 600 mbar ± 50
Oxidant
Type Air
RH% In Dry Air
Air Pressure 1,1 - 1,6 ± 100 mbar absolute
Air Pressure Drop @ Rated Power 600 mbar ± 100
* Nuvera to verify fluid compatibility with stack materials
** Requires use of hydrogen recirculation pump

All specifications are specified at beginning of operational life. Specifications and descriptions in this document were in effect at the time of publication. Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., reserves the right to change specifications, product appearance, or product availability at any time.