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Fuel Cell
Fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity and heat and emit only pure water. Because hydrogen fuel cells have zero noise and no moving parts they create no sound or vibration both on board and in marine ecosystems.
Multi-Megawatt (MW) Fuel cells are currently being used to generate power in stationary applications with >1MW systems being used in port marine environments for over a decade. In maritime shipping applications, fuel cells have been used in seagoing vessels, including passenger vessels and submarines, for over 30 years. Source: Zestas
FAQs
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What is a fuel cell stack?
What is a fuel cell stack?
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How do fuel cells work on a ship?
How do fuel cells work on a ship?
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What are the risks from fuel cell systems and how are these mitigated?
What are the risks from fuel cell systems and how are these mitigated?
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What safety standards exist for fuel cells?
What safety standards exist for fuel cells?
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What are the benefits of PEM fuel cells?
What are the benefits of PEM fuel cells?
What are the benefits of PEM fuel cells?
Proton Exchange Membrane or PEM Fuel Cells are considered to be the most versatile type of fuel cells currently in production. They produce the most power for a given weight or volume of fuel cell. Because they are lightweight, have such high power-density, and cold-start capability, they qualify for many applications, such as stationary combined-heat-power, transport, portable power and even applications in space.
Fuel Cells Comparison – Image courtesy of Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology BV
Pure hydrogen-powered PEM Fuel Cells emit zero particulate matter, SOx or NOx, zero CO or CO2. They have long lifetimes (>20,000 hours) before refurbishment is required and they have a high power density.
Their low operation temperature makes them ideal for operation on ships, as well as being a proven technology with a strong track record in a large variety of applications. (From Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology BV)
