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To: Sleeperz who wrote (2087)	3/27/1998 5:17:00 PM
From: Pandorra	Respond to of 5827

I don't know, I'm not a chemist

To: Sleeperz who wrote (2087)	3/27/1998 8:32:00 PM
From: Sleeperz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5827

Steam Reformer 2(CH3OH) + H2O = 5H2 + CO2 + CO Although some energy is needed to produce steam. Black and Decker Steamer type gizmo. There, the oxygen, hydrogen protons and electron combine in a relatively slow, low-temperature chemical reaction to form water. Fuel Cell Reaction H2 + Air (N2+O2+??) = H2O + N2 + ??(Misc Gases) "The result is a compact unit of some 18 inches (47 centimeters) in height. Located in the rear seat area, the reformer directly injects hydrogen "online" into the fuel cells. Hydrogen production occurs at a temperature of some 280 degrees centigrade: methanol and water vaporize to yield hydrogen (H), carbon dioxide (CO2), and carbon monoxide (CO)." "The drive system of NECAR 3 is virtually emission-free. Neither nitrogen oxides nor soot particles are created during steam conversion of methanol to hydrogen or in the subsequent generating of electrical energy, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are substantially below those of conventional cars." >>>(Methanol) CH3OH -> 2H2 + xxxx What would xxxx be? CO ?<<<