Hydrogen Gas Generators Offers Fuel Flexibility, Power Consistency
For remote locations where hydrogen gas may be difficult to source, Altergy offers an integrated hydrogen gas generator to generate on-site hydrogen to sustain extended fuel cell operation.
With a methanol reformer seamlessly integrated into the fuel cell system, sites with remote operations can simplify fuel logistics and enjoy reliable backup power over extended runtimes and benefit from Altergy’s reliability and compact footprint solutions.
Altergy’s Freedom Power System EX (FPS-EX)
- Generates hydrogen gas at point of use
- Fuel flexibility where commercial hydrogen delivery availability is limited
- Extended runtime up to 100 hours
- Eliminate well known issues with batteries and generators
- Simple, low-cost maintenance
- Zero-emission fuel cell certification supports sustainability initiatives
- Reduce theft of batteries, generators and fuel
- Made in USA
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Altergy Freedom Power System EX (FPS-EX) |
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Output |
Rated Standby Power |
5 kW |
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Nominal Current |
105 |
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Voltage |
Rated (VDC) |
48 |
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Input Power |
48V Nominal |
246W (standby) |
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Physical |
Dimensions (W x D x H) |
48 x 42 x 53 in. / 122 x 107 x 135 cm |
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Weight |
876 lbs. / 397kg |
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Fuel |
Type and Grade |
Methanol-water mix reformed into gaseous hydrogen |
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Tank Size |
100 Gallons / 378 liters |
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Consumption (Liters Per Hour) |
1-1.4 liters / hr / kWh |
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Operational |
Ambient Temperature |
–20°C to 46°C (GR1293)* |
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Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% non-condensing |
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Location |
Outdoor Use Only |
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Altitude |
-200 to 10,000 feet |
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Control Electronics |
Monitoring Software |
Real time control communications with GUI to provide system and site status and allow user input of operating parameters. Field upgrades through communication port. |
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I/O Interfaces |
RS-232, RS-485 and ethernet supported. User-defined dry contacts. Optional wireless monitoring. |
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Environmental |
Noise |
<60dBA @ 7 meters |
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Fuel Cell Engine Safety / Certification / Compliance** |
CSA / ANSI FC 1-2014 (fuel cell) and CSA / ANSI FC 5-2017 (reformer), FCC 47CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class A |
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Why Choose Altergy’s Hydrogen Gas Generator FPS-EX Fuel Cell System vs. Diesel Generators?
Efficient & Reliable:
- Extended runtime up to months of operation
- Applications available in remote, hard to reach locations
- Direct DC power output
- No need to over-size capacity for load transients
- Easier and less costly to permit
Clean & Sustainable:
- Hydrogen is the perfect zero Carbon Fuel
- Near zero emissions
- No engine oil oxidation, bore glazing or black smoke
- Quiet operation
Better Fuel:
- Hydrogen is a zero carbon, spoiless fuel
- Diesel storage shelf life 28 days vs. unlimited with Methanol
- No fuel mold microbe contamination or additives required
- Less flammable than gas
- Cold weather reliability (-70 degrees C)
- No cold weather fuel gelling
Cost Effective:
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Eliminates fuel theft
- Simpler maintenance and operations
- US investment tax credit available
