Generator-Sets To Convert Hydrogen Rich Gas To Electric Power

Algona, IA - Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. announced its participation, as a consortium member, in a CDN$6 million project to produce electrical power with almost no emissions. The five member consortium led by Canadian-based Atlantic Hydrogen Inc. will develop and demonstrate a technology to convert methane to a hydrogen-rich fuel, which will feed a specially designed HEC engine/generator set to produce the electricity, greatly reducing the release of greenhouse gases.

Hydrogen Engine Center Canada Inc., HEC's Canadian subsidiary is one of the project's consortia members along with Atlantic Hydrogen Inc. of New Brunswick, the University of New Brunswick, Energy Reaction Inc. of Montreal, and PrecisionH2 Power Inc. of Montreal. HEC will deliver generator sets from 5-150 KW, controls, and technical assistance in support of the project's objectives.

The project received CDN$2 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), a foundation created by the Government of Canada to develop and demonstrate clean technologies that address issues of climate change, clean air, water and soil quality. SDTC's support has been leveraged by a contribution of $CDN 4 million from consortium members.

President and Chief Technology Officer Ted Hollinger stated, "HEC's engines, gensets and controls for the project will be developed with commercial production in mind, as has been done with the two engine designs before these. The company's engines and gensets have the unique capability to convert hydrogen-rich fuel to electric power."

Bill Stanley, Chairman of Atlantic Hydrogen Inc., agrees, "The end result will be cleaner systems for generating electricity from natural gas for use as operating power, peak-shaving power and emergency backup power for commercial buildings."

"SDTC's support is facilitating the assembly of such consortia so that we may accelerate the market success of clean technologies, and bring the derivative economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians swiftly," said Vicky J. Sharpe, SDTC's President and CEO.

The emphasis of each of these organizations is bringing practical, economic, solutions to the market for rapid introduction and immediate use. All believe that they can hasten the process by working together.

SOURCE: Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc.