Quote from the Article "A new power inverter developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) marries advances in 3D printing and wide-band semiconductor technology to deliver significantly improved performance in a smaller, lighter package. With further development, it could go a long way toward helping build electric cars that are more powerful and energy-efficient."
and this "This advance was achieved in great part because of the properties of silicon carbide, a so-called "wide-band semiconductor." These are high-grade materials that are very well-suited for high power applications and for working under a wider range of temperatures, which is especially relevant in EVs. As a result, the device is achieving a higher levels of efficiency, to the order of 99 percent, though this number will fluctuate depending on actual operating conditions."
Could be an advance in Inverters for use in RV's in the not too distant future.
frank
Phil C said
12:38 PM Oct 29, 2014
Thanks Frank.
Also worth a look is a device called bluegen, its a fuel cell that produces 10KW of electricity a day and hot water on demand from a LPG input.
One day they will do one for an RV, ATM they are around $40K installed from Harvey Norman.
One day we will all have fuel cells and free camps will be the norm.
Safe travels
Peter_n_Margaret said
01:40 PM Oct 29, 2014
Phil C wrote:
Also worth a look is a device called bluegen, its a fuel cell that produces 10KW of electricity a day and hot water on demand from a LPG input.
Developed in Adelaide, sold mostly overseas.
We are using an Efoy fuel cell in Europe when the sun does not shine for a couple of days.
Output is 7.6A and it can run 24/7 if required.
It makes about the same noise as a compressor fridge and the waste products are a bit of CO2, a bit of pure water and a bit of heat.
Cheers,
Peter
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 01:44:01 PM
Cloak said
01:35 PM Oct 30, 2014
I'm going to invent a fuel cell that uses poo from the dunny...
When I'm rich from that I might even buy MH....
Seriously though fuel cells are going to be the new generators I reckon, can't wait.
Cruising Cruze said
09:05 PM Oct 30, 2014
@ Peter & Margaret
them chargers were can you get them and how many pounds are they ??
Peter_n_Margaret said
09:44 PM Oct 30, 2014
Cruising Cruze wrote:
@ Peter & Margaret
them chargers were can you get them and how many pounds are they ??
They are made in Germany. Ours was second hand from a friend in Europe.
New in Australia they cost heaps - around $8,500 I think.
I have never seen a second hand one offered either here or in Europe. Once people have one, they rarely sell them.
I think Kimberley Kampers import into Australia them and fit them as an option to their campers. Their agents can get them and they can also supply the fuel.
Nice! so long as you don't want to run an air-conditioner, unfortunately much of Australia is very hot for months on end. I love the concept though.
03_troopy said
08:47 AM Oct 31, 2014
Cloak wrote:
I'm going to invent a fuel cell that uses poo from the dunny...
When I'm rich from that I might even buy MH....
Seriously though fuel cells are going to be the new generators I reckon, can't wait.
To most people it's only poo.
But it will be bread and butter to you.. ;)
Cloak said
06:46 PM Oct 31, 2014
lol @ troopy
KFT said
07:33 PM Oct 31, 2014
03_troopy wrote:
Cloak wrote:
I'm going to invent a fuel cell that uses poo from the dunny...
When I'm rich from that I might even buy MH....
Seriously though fuel cells are going to be the new generators I reckon, can't wait.
To most people it's only poo.
But it will be bread and butter to you.. ;)
I reckon more like "Brown Gold"
frank
SnowT said
11:45 PM Oct 31, 2014
Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
Cruising Cruze wrote:
@ Peter & Margaret
them chargers were can you get them and how many pounds are they ??
They are made in Germany. Ours was second hand from a friend in Europe.
New in Australia they cost heaps - around $8,500 I think.
I have never seen a second hand one offered either here or in Europe. Once people have one, they rarely sell them.
I think Kimberley Kampers import into Australia them and fit them as an option to their campers. Their agents can get them and they can also supply the fuel.
Gizmag story
Quote from the Article "A new power inverter developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) marries advances in 3D printing and wide-band semiconductor technology to deliver significantly improved performance in a smaller, lighter package. With further development, it could go a long way toward helping build electric cars that are more powerful and energy-efficient."
and this "This advance was achieved in great part because of the properties of silicon carbide, a so-called "wide-band semiconductor." These are high-grade materials that are very well-suited for high power applications and for working under a wider range of temperatures, which is especially relevant in EVs. As a result, the device is achieving a higher levels of efficiency, to the order of 99 percent, though this number will fluctuate depending on actual operating conditions."
http://www.gizmag.com/ornl-high-performance-power-inverter/34453/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=78d4d10c14-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-78d4d10c14-91544381
Could be an advance in Inverters for use in RV's in the not too distant future.
frank
Also worth a look is a device called bluegen, its a fuel cell that produces 10KW of electricity a day and hot water on demand from a LPG input.
One day they will do one for an RV, ATM they are around $40K installed from Harvey Norman.
One day we will all have fuel cells and free camps will be the norm.
Safe travels
Developed in Adelaide, sold mostly overseas.
We are using an Efoy fuel cell in Europe when the sun does not shine for a couple of days.
Output is 7.6A and it can run 24/7 if required.
It makes about the same noise as a compressor fridge and the waste products are a bit of CO2, a bit of pure water and a bit of heat.
Cheers,
Peter
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 01:44:01 PM
When I'm rich from that I might even buy MH....
Seriously though fuel cells are going to be the new generators I reckon, can't wait.
them chargers were can you get them and how many pounds are they ??
They are made in Germany. Ours was second hand from a friend in Europe.
New in Australia they cost heaps - around $8,500 I think.
I have never seen a second hand one offered either here or in Europe. Once people have one, they rarely sell them.
I think Kimberley Kampers import into Australia them and fit them as an option to their campers. Their agents can get them and they can also supply the fuel.
http://www.efoy-comfort.com/
http://www.efoy-comfort.com/technical-data
Cheers,
Peter
To most people it's only poo.
But it will be bread and butter to you.. ;)
I reckon more like "Brown Gold"
frank
Peter I checked out the data sheet from the top unit.. It would comfortably run my fridge 24/7
Juergen
Brown Nuggets?
you are not using enough napisan if you still have nuggets
lol