ACAL Energy
| Features and Benefits
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Feature: |
Cost Benefit |
Reliability Benefit |
Lifetime Benefit |
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Replacement of cathode side platinum catalyst |
Replace over 60% of total Pt with low cost catalyst Simplify bi-polar plate design |
Eliminate cathode agglomeration and deactivation issue |
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Circulating water based solution |
Eliminate hydration system More flexible heat management reducing cooling costs |
Keeps membrane constantly hydrated |
Solution can be drained and replaced periodically and creates less severe conditions for the catalyst |
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External aeration system |
Reduces heat generation in cell and stack alllowing for simplified materials of construction |
Easy to check and maintain |
Easily replaced |
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Low pressure operation |
Eliminate expensive compressor Lower materials specification |
Lower hydrogen pressure increases safety |
Eliminate pressure vessel examination and maintenance |