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Fuel cells generate electricity by the chemical combination of fuel and oxygen. As a clean and efficient fuel, propane is well-fit to serve the energy-saving purposes of this rapidly expanding technology.
Fuel cell research involves the design and demonstration of propane-powered fuel cells for electrical power generation and heat recovery. Research focuses on desulfurization techniques, fuel processing, and other approaches that enable propane to power fuel cells.
Projects
All-Propane Off-Grid Residential Demonstration by the Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Mirabito Fuel Group (Docket 11777)
Demonstration of load management capabilities of fuel cell power systems with heat recovery in a typical New York edge-of-grid residence. Measurement and report of technical performance, and provision of cost data and economic viability analysis.
Project Report
Installation and Operation of an Enhanced Off-Grid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell at Exit Glacier, Alaska-Addendum to Docket #10864 (Docket 11687)
Repairing and fitting of Exit Glacier Nature Center fuel cell with a Partial Oxidation (POX) reformer.
Fact Sheet
Participation and Propane Fuel Support for Fuel Cell Demonstration at Administration Building (Docket 11316)
Operation of Plug Power fuel cell system on propane at an administration building in Yosemite National Park. Additional installation of Plug Power fuel cell at a wastewater treatment plant.
Demonstration of Feasibility of Propane Fuel Cells for Remote Sites (Docket 11130)
Demonstration of the feasibility of utilizing propane-powered fuel cells to replace generators to provide power and heat in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner at small, non-grid-tied sites. Replacement of an aging, problematic 30Kw generator at a remote Forest Service work center with a duel 5+5kW propane powered solid oxide fuel cell system for both heat and power generation.
Project Report
Propane Oriented Issues for Fuel Cell Assessment (Docket 11071)
Review of state-of-the-art techniques for propane fuel processing and fuel cell systems. Assessment of progress to date and setting of a path forward.
Project Report
Provide Fuel Cell Power to Remote Nature Center at Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward Alaska (Docket 10864)
Provision of a summer power supply to the water system and year-round power supply for the nature center's lighting with a 5kW solid oxide fuel cell at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska. Emphasis on environmental education.
Fact Sheet
Propane Fuel Cell System Feasibility Study for Telecom Fuel Cell Power Systems (Docket 10857)
Development of a 3.6 kW fuel cell system powered by commercial-grade propane for eventual commercialization that meets the requirements of the telecommunications industry. Demonstration of fuel cell at a telecommunications site to enable increased awareness and usage of propane as a preferable option for fuel cell systems in the telecom industry. Acceleration of the development of commercially available propane fuel processors for integration in fuel cell systems produced by fuel cell manufacturers.
Fact Sheet
Propane Fuel Cell Processor Development and Integration Project (Docket 10664)
Completion of development of a HyRadix fuel cell processor for use with commercial propane feedstock. Integration of the propane-specific fuel processing system with a residential fuel cell supplied by Plug Power of Latham, NY.
Propane Fuel Processing for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (Docket 10547)
Development and testing of a commercially viable propane fuel processor consisting of a multi-stage desulfurizer and a partial oxidation reformer for 2 kW to 10 kW solid oxide fuel cell systems with the purpose of bringing highly efficient, reliable power directly to the end user.
Project Report
Demo Fuel Cell (Docket 10479)
Demonstration of 4.5 kW propane fuel cell in Yellowstone National Park's west entrance to meet electricity demands for entrance operations, including fee collection and office functions. Emphasis on promoting visitor education and encouraging use of environmentally preferable alternatives for energy production.
Propane Fuel Cell Technology Transfer Initiative (Docket 10409)
Development of a technology transfer plan that ensures the propane industry's readiness to meet the technical, regulatory, distribution, and customer-service needs of early adopters of residential and small commercial fuel-cell technology. Identification of cost-effective options to meet the regulatory and technical requirements of fuel cell installations and development of a propane marketer business plan.
Project Report
Advanced Propane Fuel Processing Systems for Fuel Cell Power Generation (Docket 10261)
Design and construction of an advanced 1kW fuel cell processing system with Nuvera. System specifically optimized for propane that is suitable for performance and durability testing, demonstration purposes, and as a prototype for product sales to fuel cell system integrators.
Propane Fuel Cell System Development & Demonstration (Docket 10229)
Development, demonstration, third-party evaluation, and emission testing of a 1kW propane fuel cell system based on the IdaTech FCS 1200 PEM methanol system. Investigation of solutions to issues involved with reforming commercial propane and construction of a fuel cell system utilizing commercial propane as a feedstock.
Demonstration of a Propane Micro-Channel Reformer for Fuel Cells (Docket 10183)
Demonstration of the technical feasibility of micro-channel reforming of propane, which achieves highly efficient and tightly controlled reformer reactions in a very compact unit. Identification of issues to address for commercialization of a microtech propane reformer for fuel cells.
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