Fuel Cell Leader ElectroChem Awarded New Contract from NASA
ElectroChem, Inc., a leading developer and researcher of advanced fuel cell technologies, has been awarded a Phase II SBIR from NASA to advance its integrated-flow-field Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell for use as part of NASA's Space Exploration Mission. The contract is a follow-up to the Phase I contract awarded to ElectroChem, Inc. for development of advanced energy storage devices.
(PRWEB) November 7, 2006 -- A major announcement in fuel cell technology news comes from leading fuel cell developer ElectroChem, Inc. this month, as NASA has awarded them a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to continue its progress on Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) power plants.
The contract follows ElectroChem, Inc.'s extraordinarily successful Phase I accomplishment in which the advanced fuel cell technology created a unique integrated-flow-field (IFF) design in its H2/O2 PEMFC power plant. The IFF exhibits highly superior passive water management which has led to gravity independence, higher voltage efficiencies and safe operation at high pressures, which promotes higher efficiency. The design will enable passive operation and requires extremely low excess O2 to maintain stable operation.
The ElectroChem, Inc. Phase II project will produce a 250W IFF stack that will be integrated directly into NASA's Advanced energy storage power plan. The enhanced voltage efficiencies and lower excess O2 requirements allowed by the IFF results in a significantly lower PEMFC power plant weight that is ideal for space applications.
The innovative IFF design is a substantial breakthrough in advanced fuel cell technology that will eventually be able to serve a wide range of NASA's needs, including advanced lunar rovers, shuttles and space stations.
"This research would allow ElectroChem, Inc. to accelerate the development of ECCell," adds ElectroChem, Inc. president Radha Jalan. "ECCell is a high efficiency, highly reliable PEM fuel cell based energy storage device."
ECCell is a clean source to provide on-demand power for applications such as primary power for homes and backup power for computers and telecommunications devices.
For the latest fuel cell technology news from ElectroChem, Inc. or more information on their advanced fuel cell technology, please visit ElectroChemInc.com.
About ElectroChem, Inc.:
ElectroChem, Inc. has been making waves in fuel cell technology news for decades, boasting 40 years experience in developing, researching and testing fuel cell technologies and 20 years experience in manufacturing and sales. The company owns several patents to attest to its commitment to innovation and progress. FuelCell.com, the flagship subsidiary of ElectroChem, Inc., provides a necessary and convenient platform for developers to acquire the fuel cell products they need. ElectroChem, Inc. is also fully committed to working directly with developers to deliver custom products and solutions that will promote a sustainable global economy and a clean, healthful environment.
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