Fuel Cell
Our focus on innovation links artistry and design with our intellectual property to produce unit cell, fuel cell stack, BoP control system, system integration. The following is a brief summary of PRO-POWER's fuel cell technology. PRO-POWER has developed micro fuel-cell technology and DMFC scooter. The company is currently proceeding with various pilot projects to testify its energy and economical effectiveness
Fuel Cell System
Our focus on innovation links artistry and design with our intellectual property to produce unit cell, fuel cell stack, BoP control system, system integration. The following is a brief summary of PRO-POWER's fuel cell technology
Technologies in DMFC & PEMFC
Unique stack design Bipolar plate design via simulation High Power (up to 1kW) DMFC system Enhanced efficiency via BoP control
Stack and BoP
Proceeded Government Projects
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| Model | PROM-GenTM DM1000 |
| Rated Power | 1,000W - 1,000W DMFC System - 1.92kWh Lithium Battery |
| Out put Power | DC 48VDC |
| Generating Capacity | Max. 2.9kWh (1hr) 25.9kWh/day (24hrs) |
| Dimension | 1,260mm*600mm*800mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 150KG |
PRO-POWER has initiated a joint development with Soosung Co. in Korea to develop a hybrid power system for electric fork-lift vehicles that utilize 1kW DMFC (Direct Methanol Fucel Cell) and 5.8kWh Li-Polymer battery system. The system is currently being tested under various safety requirements and load conditions.
While EVs (Electric Vehicles) requires to charge the battery units using the grid power Scoophin uses methanol as fuel to generate electricity managed by EMS (Energy Management System) with data-log functionality for communication and monitoring/charging system (state-of-charge readings, estimate time/distance remaining, the flow of current into and out of the battery, thermal management control, power generation from DMFC).
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SS Drive
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SYSTEM
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Motor
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Drive
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1.1kW
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Hydraulic
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2.0kW
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Fuel Cell Type
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DMFC(Direct Methanol Fuel Cell) rating 1.0kW
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Fuel tank Capacity
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12.0 liters lasts approx 12~18hrs
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Fuel Type
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0.9M Methanol
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Refueling Time
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Less than 1 Minute
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Battery Type
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Lithium Polymer
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Battery Capacity
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5.88kWh (4.2V 100Ah)
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Output Voltage
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24V
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PERFORMANCE
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Max Power
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Approx. 3.0kW
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Load Capacity
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1,300kg
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Speed
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With Load
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3~4km/h
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Without Load
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4~5km/h
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Operating Time
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Approx. 12~16hrs
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PHYSICAL
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Dimensions (mm)
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1,650 x 1,040 x 2,250 (1,650 x 1,040 x 3,460)
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Weight
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Operating Temperature
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Room Temp. ~ 70°C
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EMISSIONS
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CO2
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98.5(Diesel More than 185)
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NOX, SOX and particulates
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None
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Sulfuric Acid Vapors
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None
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Description of the problem
Polluted air may cause serious harm to people and goods when operated indoor. Increased use of the grid power to charge the battery using conventional systems in heavy duty vehicles.
Benefit of SS Drive
No need for wall-plugging battery charger or charging station Eliminate the immense cost to renew the infra-structure for power distribution line. EMS (Energy Management System) with data-log functionality for communication and monitoring/charging system (state-of-charge readings, estimate time/distance remaining, the flow of current into and out of the battery, thermal management control, power generation from DMFC) Contribute to lower carbon-footprint and no hazardous material to the environment.
- Fuel Cell Wheel Chair
Power wheelchairs are used predominantly by people with both lower and upper extremity impairments resulting from cerebral palsy, high-level spinal cord injury, or muscular dystrophy. Deep discharge wet and gel electrolyte, lead-acid batteries are the standard power source for nearly 100,000 users of powered wheelchairs only because they are inexpensive. However the lead-acid batteries lose charging efficiency, decreases performance (capacity and peak power delivery), and shorten battery life. Furthermore most power indicators for wheelchair batteries are simple voltmeters. However, voltmeters based monitors are at best inaccurate and at worst misleading indicators of remaining battery capacity.
PRO-POWER has developed a power system adapting DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell) and Lithium Polymer technology integrated with EMS (energy management system). The system allows extended travel range in one charge and life cycle addressing all problems stated above and permanently eliminatesthe need for wall-plugging battery charging. DMFC system generates electricity by combining oxygen and hydrogen gas extracted from methanol fuel. The generated power is, then, stored in the Lithium polymer battery system allowing access for power wheelchair operation.
Model
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GenTo I
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MOTOR & FUEL CELL & BATTERY
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Motor
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450W
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Fuel Cell
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DMFC(Direct Methanol Fuel Cell)
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Fuel Storage
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2.0L
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Fuel Type
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0.9M Methanol
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Battery Type
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Lithium Polymer
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Battery Capacity
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1kWh ( 3.7V, 40Ah)
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Battery Voltage
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29.4V (Rated)
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Charging Voltage
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29.4V
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PERFORMANCE
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Max Power
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Top Speed
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Forward : 9.5km/hr
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Backward : 5.0km/hr
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Max Current
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Travel Range
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PHYSICAL
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Dimensions (mm)
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1390 x 625 x 1320mm
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Weight
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120kg
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Operating Temperature
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Room Temp. ~ 70°C
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EMISSIONS
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CO2
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NOX, SOX and particulates
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None
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Sulfuric Acid Vapors
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None
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Description of the Problem
Degrading battery performance, frequent battery replacement, stopping for charging the battery,inaccurate display of power indication, environmentally hazardous material (Lead-acid)
Benefit of Gen To I
No need for wall-plugging battery charger EMS (Energy Management System) with data-log functionality for communication and monitoring/charging system (state-of-charge readings, estimate time/distance remaining, the flow of current into and out of the battery, thermal management control, power generation from DMFC) Contribute to lower carbon-footprint and no hazardous material to the environment.
