Development and Fielding of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

Abstract

Fuel cells are developing as one of the most promising and suitable energy sources for many military applications. The U.S. Army Operational Test Command required and contracted for a low-power, 250-W transportable direct methanol fuel cell to power operational test instrumentation in support of the future combat systems test and evaluation. This unit also has application by the German Bundeswehr as a battery-charging station and auxiliary power unit. The direct methanol fuel cell is characterized by its low noise emission, minimal thermal signature, and high fuel efficiency that will enable continuously sustained operation for long duration missions in the field.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA522678

Entities

People

  • Henry Merhoff
  • Peter Helbig

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohol Fuels
  • Alcohols
  • Battery Chargers
  • Cells
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineers
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuels
  • Instrumentation
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Methanols
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Polymer Science and Technology

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  • Biotechnology