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Technology Stocks : MHTXE: The Future of Portable Energy
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To: LowtherAcademy who wrote (13)2/10/2000 5:38:00 PM
From: Keith A Walker  Read Replies (1) of 18
 
Lew,

Hopefully, to help answer some of your questions:

> What are the applications for this fuel cell system?
The initial targeted application is a holster designed for a cellular phone - the phone recharges while in the holster and not in use. Eventually, as the technology matures (3-5 years out), the battery itself could be replaced. You just don't want to swallow any methanol!

> How small/large will the cell be?

Can be made to be various sizes. In one instantiation it could be formed to look very much like a 'D' cell battery. The material is flexible, so it could, for example, be put into automobile upholstery or ski jackets and used to warm the material. (heat is a by-product, so I can power a miner's helmet and stay warm at the same time)

> The basic problem I'm having is the size of the reservoir that will be needed for the fuel cell.

Could be as small or large as it practicable. Not too many restrictions on this. The volume of fuel will essentially equal the available power for a period of time, given the cell efficiency. I am not an EE or electro-chemist, but it is a pretty straightforward calculation.

Catalyst longevity is key. Other than inputting pure hydrogen and pure oxygen, the catalyst will become fouled. There are ways to work on this problem.

For further info, also check Energy Related Devices website:

energyrelatedevices.com

Regards, Keith
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