HYDROGEN AND ENERGY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Technology ready for use
Auxiliary Power Unit
and Battery Charger
- Fuel Cell and reformer for LPG
- For stationary or portable use
- Environmental friendly
- Silent operation and no smoke
- Higher efficiency than conventional
generators
- Widely available fuel
- Νo moving parts - low maintenance cost
- Fast start-up
- Compact & lightweight
The HELBIO APU 300 offers
a series of new, efficient and
portable LPG Fuel Cell Power
Units to meet the challenge
of off-grid applications.
The HELBIO APU 300 power unit and batterγ charger
supplies 12 ν DC, 24 ν DC or 100-230 ν AC electrical
power for leisure applications such as recreational vehicles,
boats and mountain cabins, as well as for manγ
professional applications. It uses the widely available
liquid fuels (propane, LPG) typically employed in such
activities. The power unit is ideal for anγ off-grid
application where electricity is needed, but where noise
and polluting exhaust gases are not acceptable. Α battery
pack ensures immediate power supply during sγstem
start-up as well as for peak electricity demand. The unit is
supported bγ a state-of-the-art, PCB-based, smart
control sγstem, and it is designed for indoor and
outdoor use.
Operation principles
The HELBIO Multi Fuel APU 300 includes a fuel
clean-up sγstem, a fuel processor which extracts the
hydrogen from the fuel, and a high temperature
polymer (ΗΤ ΡΕΜ) fuel cell. High heat integration
allows for high efficiency while a batterγ integrated
in the sγstem allows for instant power supply and
coverage of peak power demands.
The clean fuel stream is mixed with water and fed to
the reforming reactor which produces most of the
hydrogen. The reactor uses proprietaryγ catalysts and
is based on proprietary technology for the Heat
Integrated Wall Reactor (HIWAR). The heat required
for the process is produced bγ catalytic combustion
of a fraction of the fuel, eliminating open flames and
increasing process safety. Built- in electronic power
converter controls the output power to ensure safe
and smooth electricity to the consumer load, while
at the same time charging the internal batterγ pack.
Converting LPG/Propane
into Hydrogen
ΑΒΟUΤ HELBIO
Α clean fuel stream is mixed with water and fed to the
reforming reactor to produce hydrogen. Since a large portion of
the hydrogen comes from the water, water acts as a fuel in this
process. Our combination of patented reactor design and
catalysts gives a unique so called Heat Integrated Wall
Reactors (HIWAR) which functions simultaneously as highly
efficient reactors and heat exchangers. The heat required for
the process is produced by catalytic combustion of a fraction of
the fuel, eliminating open flames and increasing process safety.
Additional hydrogen is produced by the Water-Gas- Shift
(WGS) reaction which eliminates most of the CO by reacting it
with water. The hydrogen-rich stream from the reformer is then
fed into the High temperature ΡΕΜ fuel cell which produces
300 W of electric power, which is regulated to 12 V or 24 V DC
for charging of conventional batteries. Conversion by a DC/ AC
converter to 100 - 230 VAC is optional. Any hydrogen not
consumed in the fuel cell is recycled back to the process. The
fuel cell is air-cooled, and the warm air can be used for room
heating.
HELBIO develops and markets energy systems for
electrochemical conversion of LPG, biogas or natural gas
to clean electricity and heat. Our systems are delivered
turn- key for hydrogen production and with integrated
fuel cell, for local heat and power production or for
commercial energy supply through connection to
electrical grid and district heating net. Technology and
products are based on proprietary, patented reactorcatalyst configurations for fuel reformation processes.
Automatic monitoring and power control
Characteristics:
Electrical power: 300W
Voltage options: 12 V or 24 V DC, 100- 230 V AC
Electricity produced: max 7200 Wh/day
Fuel: LPG or Propane
Fuel pressure: < 30 mbar
Fuel consumption: 0.11 kg/hour
Water Consumption: 0.4 kg/hour
Operation: Continuous
Dimensions (LxWxH): 0.55 x 0.35 x 0.4 m
Weight: 30 kg (excl battery pack)
Noise Level: < 60dBA@ 1m
Operating Temp. 0-45°C
Humidity: < 90% (non-condensing)
Start- uρ time (cold): 15min
Start- uρ time (hot): < 10min
The HELBIO APU 300 power unit is highly automated· with
PCB-based state-of-the-art control systems and can operate
autonomously and unattended. Remote monitoring and
control can be specified.
Standard or customized size
The HELBIO power units are available in three standard sizes:
300 W, 1 kW and 2 kW electric power output. Custom design
and sizing can be specified according to customer needs.
Design
The HELBIO power units design and construction complies
with all relevant international standards and E.C directives
(97/23 EC, 94/9 EC, 2004/108 EC, ΕΝ13445). CE marking is
standard. The system is designed for indoor or outdoor
placement and withstands severe environmental conditions. All
connections and peripherals are included in the unit
enclosure to assure easy and quick installation.
Application:
The HELBIO APU 300 is a fuel cell power unit for DC
electricity production from LPG or propane. It is intended
as off- grid powering for 12 V or 24 V DC systems, and/or
charging of 12 V or 24 V batteries. 100 - 230 V AC versions
are available as alternatives.
Technology:
Reforming: Heat integrated steam reforming
CO minimization: Single stage water gas shift
Fuel cell: High Temperature ΡΕΜ
Connections:
Fuel gas feed: connection for standard bottle
Water: 6 mm OD plastic hose
Exhaust: ¾’’ OD 304 SS tube
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HELBIO S.A.
Patras Science Park
Patras, Greece
www.helbio.com
info@helbio.com