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Aluminum Body Solenoid Valves Reduce Weight
Peter Paul Electronics Co. has a new line of light-weight, machined aluminum bodies for its Series 20 & 50 Solenoid Valves. These bodies substantially reduce total valve weight for aerospace, vehicle, and mobile equipment applications where weight is an issue.
Series 20 valves are 1.6" D x 2.75" H. Series 50 valves are 1" D x 2.4" H. Both Series 20 & 50 valves are available with AC or DC power and catalog operating pressure ratings from 0 to 1000psi (higher ratings available).
Series 20 valves are offered in 1/8" and 1/4" NPT. The Series 50 is offered in 1/8" NPT only. Standard temperature range is from -0°F (-18°C) to 104°F (40°C). Higher and lower operating temperatures are optional. These valves are available with 2-way and 3-way, normally open and normally closed operation.
Contact Peter Paul Electronics Co., 480 John Downey Dr., P.O. Box 1180, New Britain, CT 06050-1180, phone: (860) 229-4884, fax: (860) 223-1734.
FCL Provides Solution for All Stages of Supply Chain
AMREL's new Integrated Fuel Cell Load (FCL) is a total solution for all stages of the fuel cell supply chain. For R&D, the FCL provides a one-box answer for testing electrical specs, durability and interpreting impedance data. Fuel cell manufacturers and test system integrators benefit by the simplicity, cost savings and full functionality of the 3U-high FCL. Test stations can be instantly tailored to save space, time and money.
The FCL delivers 0-volt operation at 100Adc or 200Adc ratings. It features current interruption and includes an FRA for impedance measurement/EIS, plus a full featured eLoads.
Understanding the intimate relationship among government (national labs), academia and the fuel cell industry, AMREL has special incentive programs and will work with you to fit your budget. Contact AMREL, phone: (800) 654-9838, e-mail pdinfo@amrel.com or visit www.amrel.com.
Bharatbook.com Offering Fuel Cell Forecasts
The U.S. market for commercial fuel cell products and services is forecast to expand almost sixfold through 2012 to $975 million and reach $3.3 billion by 2017. Demand will be bolstered by ongoing environmental concerns that will spur social interest in less pollutant energy sources, as well as continued efforts to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. The commercial market will be somewhat restrained, on the other hand, by persistent cost hurdles.
The market for fuel cells used to power portable electronics is expected to advance at the most rapid pace through 2012, as technological advancements have enabled these fuel cells to outperform most types of batteries used for similar purposes.
Among the six main fuel cell chemistries, the market for direct methanol fuel cells is expected to advance at the most rapid pace through 2012, supported by their increased use in portable electronic applications. For more information, visit www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=74687.
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Report
Adopting a unique, integrated engineering approach, Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Report simultaneously covers all aspects of design and operation, process analysis, optimization, monitoring and control.
It clearly presents the multiple advantages of molten carbonate fuel cells for the efficient conversion of energy, and also includes recent developments in this innovative technology.
The whole is rounded off by an appendix featuring benchmark problems with equations and parameters.
The report provides vital reading for process, chemical and power engineers, as well as those working in power technology, chemists and electro chemists, materials scientists, and energy-supplying companies.
For more information, visit www.researchandmarkets.com.
Micro Fuel Cells Report
Frost & Sullivan's World Micro Fuel Cell Market for Portable Devices provides an overview of the market for fuel cells developed specifically for portable devices, along with a complete analysis of key market drivers, restraints, and trends that are making an impact on investment in this area. Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts examine consumer electronic devices, industrial portable devices, and military man-portable equipment.
Since conventional batteries can't meet power requirements, there is demand for innovative power sources such as methanol fuel cells that are robust, easy to use and affordable, offering extended run times.
For more information, visit www.research and markets.com.
