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The developers of on-board reforming systems for automotive
PEM fuel cell vehicles have encountered problems with carbon
monoxide (CO) generated during the processing of hydrocarbon
fuels. CO poisons the platinum catalyst used on the anode
side of the PEM fuel cell, resulting in a reduced performance
of the fuel cell. In order to cope with the CO problem, additional
costs are incurred through increased catalyst loading and
the introduction of additional processing to convert the CO
to less harmful CO2.
QuestAir's compact hydrogen purification technology solves
this CO problem. QuestAir's H-9100, currently under development,
removes CO and other impurities from the output of the reformer
unit, providing a purified hydrogen feed to the anode side
of the fuel cell. The QuestAir H-9100 is a cost-effective
and compact alternative to current technologies for CO removal,
such as selective oxidation or preferential oxidation technologies.
QuestAir's compact oxygen technology (QuestAir O-9100) may also provide
opportunities for developers of automotive PEM fuel cell systems
to reduce the cost and enhance both the efficiencies and lifetimes
of their products.
QuestAir
H-9100 product information
QuestAir
O-9100 product information
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