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PowerFlow™

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PowerFlow Features and Benefits
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Total Power Solution

PowerFlow™ is a complete, fully automated fuel cell power module that can be used either as a stand-alone motive power source or as part of a hybrid propulsion system. Employed originally in mining and military applications, PowerFlow has since proven itself a rugged and reliable fuel cell 'engine' for forklift trucks and other industrial vehicles. Now in its fourth generation, the PowerFlow design has evolved according to best-practice industry standards, based on feedback from customers who are using PowerFlow in productive service today. By understanding the needs of both industrial vehicle OEMs and end users, we've refined the core features of the product to deliver a system that meets the cost, quality, and performance requirements of our most demanding customers.

Target Applications: Material handling, including forklift trucks, AGVs, and airport ground support equipment.


PowerFlow Features and Benefits
Modular system design  -->  OEM's can easily integrate PowerFlow into tight or oddly shaped spaces
Completely serviceable  -->  Reduces cost and downtime associated with routine maintenance
Unique Stack Design
Metallic Bipolar Plates  -->  Offer a shock resistant stack and a longer operating life
Open flow fields  -->  Stack provides higher performance and higher efficiency
Re-sealable cells  -->  Lowers overall maintenance costs by allowing individual cell replacement to be done
Cathode Water Injection  -->  Simpler balance-of-plant reduces system volume and increases reliability

 

 

PowerFlow 5 
DC Power Output 0 to 5.0 kW
DC Power Type 36 or 48 VDC with unregulated option
Transient Response Instantaneous
DC Generation Efficiency 52 percent*
Volume 81 liters**
Fuel Hydrogen (Grade UHP)
Exhaust Emissions Water Vapor
Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C
Controls Protocol Open CAN (DeviceNet)
Noise 66 dBA @ 1 m
* At beginning of life, average over industrial truck drive cycle.

** Without thermal management and power conditioning.