PureCell Model 400 System
The ClearEdge Power PureCell Model 400 system is a proven energy solution, changing the way our customers meet their energy needs by allowing them to generate their own continuous, reliable, clean power onsite at lower costs.
Efficiency
More than half of the energy potential in traditional, centralized power generation goes up the stack as exhaust heat. The PureCell Model 400 system converts heat exhaust into cooling and heating, turning potential waste into useable energy. While central powerplants achieve percentages in the mid-30s, PureCell systems offer up to 90% system efficiency and run on standard pipeline natural gas.
Reliability
PureCell systems can provide reliability for a facility by operating independent of or in parallel with the electric grid, making it a critical power backup during natural disasters, man-made emergencies and grid fluctuations. To ensure your peace of mind, the system is remotely monitored for functionality, ensuring your business has reliable power when you need it most.
Applications
The highly efficient PureCell Model 400 system generates 400 kW of assured electrical power, plus 1.7 million Btu/hour of heat, for combined heat and power (CHP) applications.
Typical market sectors include supermarkets, hospitals, data centers, industrial, bottling plants, pharmaceutical, educational institutions, prisons, mixed-use office/residential, food-processing facilities, and other energy-intensive facilities with continuous baseload power and thermal energy requirements.
Thermal Energy Utilization: The Model 400 system generates a tremendous amount of thermal energy in the form of “high” and “low” grade heat. The high-grade heat of the Model 400 can be used to drive a single-effect absorption chiller to produce an average of about 50 tons of chilled water. The heat from multiple fuel cells can be combined to drive larger absorbers. While high-grade heat is being used to create chilled water, low-grade heat can simultaneously be used to provide useful heat, allowing for combined cooling, heat and power applications for buildings. Typical applications for chilled water include space cooling and refrigeration sub-cooling.
Additionally, the Model 400 offers customers tremendous energy density and location flexibility. It can be installed outdoors or indoors, from basements to rooftops and requires a fraction of the area and volume required by equivalent solar/wind systems.
Competitive Advantages
PureCell system competitive advantages include:
Energy Productivity
- Up to 90% CHP efficiency
- Low life cycle costs
- Abundant natural gas
Energy Security
- Continuous, distributed power
- Grid-independent operation
- Flexible indoor/outdoor installation
Energy Responsibility
- Clean, quiet & virtually pollution free
- Zero water consumption
- Qualifies for 4-6 LEED points
Service
CONFIDENCE
IS HAVING A TEAM THAT UNDERSTANDS
THE MEANING OF MISSION CRITICAL
The ClearEdge Power Service team leverages decades of fuel cell field experience and state of the art 24/7 Control Centers to minimize downtime and optimize the performance of each customer’s PureCell system. We offer a full range of service plans with Industry competitive pricing. An experienced technician is always available to field your questions and help keep your products running.
Specs
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PureCell® Model 400 System |
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Characteristic |
Maximum Power 1 |
Baseload Power 1 |
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Electric Power Output |
440 kW / 440 KVA |
400 kW / 471 KVA |
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Electrical Efficiency |
41%, LHV |
42%, LHV |
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Peak Overall Efficiency |
90%, LHV |
90%, LHV |
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Gas Consumption |
4.11 MMBtu/h, HHV |
3.63 MMBtu/h, HHV |
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Gas Consumption 2 |
4,009 SCFH |
3,549 SCFH |
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High Grade Heat Output @ up to 250°F |
0.78 MMBtu/h |
0.65 MMBtu/h |
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Low Grade Heat Output @ up to 140°F |
1.04 MMBtu/h |
0.90 MMBtu/h |
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Fuel |
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Supply |
Natural Gas |
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Inlet Pressure |
10 to 14 in. water |
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Emissions 3, 4 |
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NOx |
0.02 lbs/MWh |
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CO |
0.02 lbs/MWh |
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VOC |
0.02 lbs/MWh |
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SO2 |
Negligible |
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Particulate Matter |
Negligible |
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CO2 (electric only) |
1,059 lbs/MWh |
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CO2 (with full heat recovery) |
497 lbs/MWh 5 |
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Other |
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Ambient Operating Temp. |
-20°F to 104°F |
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Sound Level |
<65 dBA @ 33 ft. |
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Water Consumption |
None (up to 85°F Ambient Temp.) |
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Water Discharge |
None (Normal Operating Conditions) |
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Notes: 1. Average performance during 1st year of operation. |
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LEED
LEED Rating Systems
As proud members of the US Green Building Council, ClearEdge Power fully supports the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems and strongly believes in the use of fuel cells in both residential and non‐residential projects to enhance the performance of a building’s energy efficiency. The use of fuel cells can be submitted as part of a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR). Through this request, a specific building program is submitted for approvals to the USGBC for rating points already found within the rating system.
In addition, fuel cells can also be part of an Innovation & Design Process Request (IDR). Though similar to a CIR, the IDR request is for a different unique attribute not yet found within the existing rating system. As expected, these submissions are project specific.
So whether the project is in the planning stages and no walls exist, or if the focus is a retro-upgrade for an existing non‐residential buildings focused on certification under LEED for Existing Building Operation & Maintenance (LEED‐EBOM) fuel cells can be an active part of the solution. Please contact us early in the process so that we can work with you and your team to best assess your needs and assist in the application process.