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    5kW SOFC Brochure2002

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    Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. is developing a 5 kW solid oxide fuel cell power system for residential and small commercial use that will be available in late 2002. The system generates electricity and also provides hot water and heating capabilities, resulting in a high overall efficiency of approximately 90%. Homeowners can expect to recoup costs within 4 years. The system is similar in size to a home furnace and operates at temperatures comparable to oil and gas furnaces. It converts fuels directly into electricity and heat without combustion.

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    Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. is developing a 5 kW solid oxide fuel cell power system for residential and small commercial use that will be available in late 2002. The system generates electricity and also provides hot water and heating capabilities, resulting in a high overall efficiency of approximately 90%. Homeowners can expect to recoup costs within 4 years. The system is similar in size to a home furnace and operates at temperatures comparable to oil and gas furnaces. It converts fuels directly into electricity and heat without combustion.

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    Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. is developing a 5 kW solid oxide fuel cell power system for residential and small commercial use that will be available in late 2002. The system generates electricity and also provides hot water and heating capabilities, resulting in a high overall efficiency of approximately 90%. Homeowners can expect to recoup costs within 4 years. The system is similar in size to a home furnace and operates at temperatures comparable to oil and gas furnaces. It converts fuels directly into electricity and heat without combustion.

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    5kW SOFC Brochure2002

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    Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. is developing a 5 kW solid oxide fuel cell power system for residential and small commercial use that will be available in late 2002. The system generates electricity and also provides hot water and heating capabilities, resulting in a high overall efficiency of approximately 90%. Homeowners can expect to recoup costs within 4 years. The system is similar in size to a home furnace and operates at temperatures comparable to oil and gas furnaces. It converts fuels directly into electricity and heat without combustion.

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    The FCT 5 kW SOFC Power System

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    NEW IN 2002: The FCT 5 kW SOFC


    Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. is developing modular 5 kW solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electrical power systems for distributed generation. The systems will provide electricity in residential, small commercial, and remote facility applications. These power systems will be available in late 2002. They will not only provide electricity for the home, cottage, or business, but also the capability to supply hot water and heat to the facility. This co-generation capability creates a high system efficiency of approximately 90%. This compares to about a 35% operating efficiency for conventional power and heating systems. This greater efficiency will allow the owner to reduce electrical and heating costs for the facility. The expected pay back period for a typical homeowner is estimated to be 4 years. The size of the 5 kW power system will be similar to that of a home furnace. Units will initially be available in low volume production. The price is expected to approach US$1,000 per kW when high volume production and full commercialization is underway. The SOFC power system operates at 700oC to 1000oC, a temperature similar to existing oil and gas furnaces. It converts hydrocarbon fuels directly into electrical energy and heat without the use of any intermediate combustion process. As a result, an SOFC is more fuel-efficient and has lower emissions than conventional power sources such as internal combustion engines, gas turbines, and steam turbines. For every 100 units of energy that enter an SOFC power system, the appliance produces 50 units of electrical power. The remaining 50 units of energy are liberated as heat. Some of this heat is required to keep the SOFC at operating temperature and the remaining heat can be used to heat water and/or air.

    PROJECTED SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRE-COMMERCIAL UNITS Parameter Dimensions Weight Value/Comment 61cm x 79cm x 170 cm (24 x 31 x 67) 300 kg (660 lbs) 1 to 5 kW @ 120/240 VAC 50/60 hz, grid independent or gridconnectible 1 to 5 kW @ 48 VDC for telecom applications Up to 6.4 kW available for domestic hot water or heating 46% at nominal 3 kW output Approximately 90% at nominal 3 kW output Natural gas, propane, hydrogen, Town gas Diesel, JP8, bio-gas, marine distillate, methanol 100,000 hours (11 years with continuous use) o o -40 C to 40 C Every 6 months. To increase to 1 year. Less than US$100

    Outputs - electrical

    - thermal Efficiencies - electrical - overall Fuels - current - potential Operating life Operating conditions Service interval Annual maintenance cost

    Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. is an advanced fuel cell power source system integrator. FCTs core business is production of small-scale SOFC power systems to provide electricity and heat for stationary applications such as homes, remote sites, and small commercial enterprises. FCT continues to produce aluminum-air fuel cell systems for unmanned underwater vehicles and remote communications installations. FCT remains a world leader in these systems.
    For further information on the FCT 5 kW SOFC product, contact Gary Allen, Director of Sales [email protected] For information on FCTs products that use Al/O2 power systems, contact Mike Adams, Director of Programs [email protected] T (613) 544-8222 F (613) 544-5150

    The FCT 5 kW SOFC POWER SYSTEM


    Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. 20 Binnington Court Kingston, Ontario Canada K7M 8S3
    www.fct.ca

    Printed June 2002

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