Power to spare found in paperback-size package.A just-developed compact fuel cell that is based on a highly concentrated methanol methanol, methyl alcohol, or wood alcohol, CH3OH, a colorless, flammable liquid that is miscible with water in all proportions. Methanol is a monohydric alcohol. It melts at −97. solution delivers 25 watts of continuous power to soldiers on the move. Weighing in at about 40 ounces, the cell is composed of a fuel processor, fuel cell stack, control system, balance-of-power plant and a quick replace cartridge. Produced by Ultracell Corporation of Livermore, Calif., the system is driven by novel micro reformer technology that, with a push of a button, provides power as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . A commercial version of the methanol fuel This article is about Methanol used as a fuel. For other alcohols used as fuels, see Alcohol fuel. Methyl alcohol, wood spirits, and Methanol Methanol has been considered as a fuel, mainly in combination with gasoline. cell will be available next year. It is aimed at mobile laptop users, first responders first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency , researchers on the move, remote electronic monitoring and industrial video makers. |
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