Palcan offers four lines of products or services:

(1) Fuel Cell backup power/UPS and Portable generator

Fuel cell power sources are best suited for the applications in which the power need is low (<10kw) and the energy needs are high (>10kWh). In other words, fuel cell power sources can compete in applications where required backup times are long and the effects are low. Fuel cell have a long lifetime, especially in standby mode, Fuel cells also provide clean and quiet power without the noise, odour, vibration, and carbon footprint associated with conventional generators (gasoline or diesel generators). Fuel cell power sources are maintenance-free and they are insensitive (not like battery) to both high and low temperature. Palcan currently offer two products:

• PALUPS600  is designed to provide clean, quiet, uninterrupted power at 600 watts (800 watts peak). It is ideal to ensure critical business equipments (telecommunication, data processing, networks, security and safety) remain functional over extended time periods when primary power is lost  

        

                                    

• PALPPS300  is designed to provide 300 watts Dc/AC power for carrying around application. The specially designed hydrogen storage canister can offer 3 hours run time and can be switched to a filled one within seconds

 

                                       

(2) Customer's Systems Integration

Systems level optimization is the key to Palcan's integrated product solution strategy. Design and manufacturing knowledge relating to core component and subsystem development in key systems gives the Company a significant advantage over competitors who are simply integrating purchased components
The customer design fuel cell powered products and service are available:

• Scooters/Electric Bikes
• Wheel Chairs/Golf Carts
• UAV
• Marine Propulsion Units
• Auxiliary Power Units (for trucks and recreation vehicles)
• Portable Auxiliary Power Units
• Portable Battery Re-chargers
• Integrated Photovoltaic Fuel Cell Power Modules

 

       

(3) Integrated renewable power sources

Palcan currently offers a 1kw integrated renewable power generator which use solar or wind as energy sources and fuel cell as power generator. The whole system includes five modules:

• Solar/wind panel
• Electrolyzer
• Metal hydride hydrogen storage
• Fuel cell generator
• Supervisory controller          
  

(4) Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Devices

 

Metal hydrides, which are formed when metal atoms bond with hydrogen to form stable compounds, are ideal mediums for portable hydrogen fuel storage. Because the hydrogen is stored in a solid metal matrix at a low pressure of 6-10 atm. and has slow release rate hydrides provide safety advantages in comparison to high pressure compressed storage. Metal hydrides are extremely well suited for use in consumer products requiring safety, ease of operation and distribution through conventional stores. In Palcan's portable products, refueling can be simply performed by replacing a small hydrogen metal hydride canister. Palcan's joint venture in metal hydrides targets material with the following advantages over competing products:

• Long term stability
• Low cost
• Long life (over 500 charge cycles)
• Ambient temperature operation (25° C nominal)
• Good resistance to impurities

Three standard canisters are available for the customers.
Big devices of 800 liters and 6000 liters are also available.

	PalCan™ 200	PalCan™ 300	PalCan™ 600
H2 storage capacity	200 liters	300 liters	600 liters
Dimensions (diameter &length)	51 x 350 mm	60 x 385 mm	80 x 385 mm
Total weight (canister + valve)	1.94 kg	2.84 kg	4.95 kg
Hydride type	AB5 - alloy made primarily of Ni, La, Ce, Nd, Pr and Ca
Absorption weight %	1.6 wt%
Total weight % (including canister + valve)	1.1 wt%	1.1 wt%	1.2 wt%
Operational temp.	0™C to 45™C
H2 delivery rate	@ ~ 20™C in air - delivery rate of H2 is 8--17 slm
Discharge pressure	@ 5™C 46.9 psi (3.2 bar) @ 10™C 60.0 psi (4.1 bar) @ 20™C 95.8 psi (6.6 bar) @ 40™C 223.3 psi (15.4 bar)
Rated charging pressure	150-250 psi (10.3-17.2 bar)
Cycle life	≥1000
Container type	Aluminum AA6061
Connector type	Compression/Quick Connect
Valve type	2 stage shut off
Hydrogen Purity	Filling: ≥99.9% Releasing: ≥99.999%
Pressure Relief Device	Rupture Disc