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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.

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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.

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 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.

 

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-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 01:44:01 PM

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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.

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@ Peter & Margaret


them chargers were can you get them and how many pounds are they ??

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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

P1030087E.jpg

Cheers,

Peter

 



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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.

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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.. ;)



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lol @ troopy

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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



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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. 

http://www.efoy-comfort.com/

http://www.efoy-comfort.com/technical-data

P1030087E.jpg

Cheers,

Peter

 

 Peter I checked out the data sheet from the top unit.. It would comfortably run my fridge 24/7

 

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KFT wrote:
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

 Brown Nuggets? biggrin



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03_troopy wrote:
KFT wrote:
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

 Brown Nuggets? biggrin

 you are not using enough napisan if you still have nuggets

lol



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