A Direct Methanol Fuel Cell is a device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel (methanol) and an oxidant (air or oxygen) into electricity. In principle, a fuel cell operates like a battery. Unlike a battery however, a fuel cell does not run down or require recharging. It will produce electricity and heat as long as fuel and an oxidizer are supplied.
New Marine Fuel Cells supply constant 24-hour electrical power with no moving parts, and can replace noisy and polluting gas or diesel generators to operate all onboard electrical equipment. Methanol is supplied in 5-liter, 9.24lb. cartridges, each containing about 380Ah of DC power. Consumes about 1.1L of methanol per kW/H of electricity generated. Easily installed in any dry, ventilated area, and there is no need for exhausts or cooling water inlets, unlike with fossil fuel powered generators. Capable of running 24 hours per day, a fuel cell continually monitors your battery voltage and supplies power as needed. This "constant power" approach reduces the Charge/Discharge cycles imposed on house batteries, thereby significantly increasing their service life.
* Battery Chemistry: Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
* Volts: 10.8V to 14.2V DC
* Features: Operating temp: –4° to 104°F (–20° C to +40°C). Operation mode: Totally automatic or manual charging for an external 12V battery bank. Noise: 39dB at distance of 1m. Humidity: 20 to 90%.
* Dimensions: 17.4"L x 8"W x 11"H
* Weight: MFC60: 14.74lb., MFC110: 16.28lb., MFC140: 16.94lb.
* Warranty: Three years with registration
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