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Celeroton introduces new turbo compressor system for fuel cell systems

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Celeroton has launched its new high-speed turbo compressor system CT-2000 with converter CC-2000 for fuel cell systems. Celeroton compressor with converter. The new system has been specially developed to meet automotive requirements. During the development, the design was revised without compromising series production.

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EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

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Annual methanol consumption in China, 2000-16. Most of China’s methanol supply is from domestic production. Smaller amounts of China’s methanol supply are imported from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, and the United States. Source: EIA and Argus Media group, China Methanol to Energy Study , January 2017.

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Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

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With the help of a 2000 kWh Repack container, an inland vessel can sail for two to four hours. Initially batteries will be employed but should, for example, hydrogen become a viable alternative at some point, containers equipped with hydrogen technology could supply power in the same way. Barge power usage varies from 500 to 1000 kW.

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IH2 technology licensed for demonstration plant to convert woody biomass into drop-in hydrocarbon transportation fuels

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IH 2 technology is a continuous catalytic thermochemical process which converts a broad range of forestry/agricultural residues and municipal wastes directly into renewable hydrocarbon transportation fuels and/or blend stocks. gallon at 2000 tonne dry feed/day scale on a USGC (US Gulf Coast) basis using a full stand-alone design.

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Mascoma Announces Feedstock Processing and Lignin Supply Agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures; Chevron Working on Converting Lignin to Hydrocarbon Fuel Components

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Mascoma Corporation has entered into a feedstock processing and lignin supply agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), a division of Chevron USA, Inc. Mascoma will then convert the feedstock to cellulosic ethanol through its proprietary process, which produces lignin as a by-product. Earlier post.)

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Kerstner converts the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL EV to a refrigerator van

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The flat refrigerator unit on the roof of the Vito is supplied with power from a separate lithium-ion batter. The battery is supplied with power independently of the traction battery, via a separate charging system. At one charging cycle per day over 240 working days a year, this amounts to a lifespan of around twelve years.

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Stuff We Use: Power Inverters

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Power inverters convert energy from a car's battery from DC to AC, so that one can safely use AC-powered equipment in a vehicle. But, depending on power requirements, it could be easy to overload the wattage supply of this small inverter and trip its safeties. Power inverters literally come in all shapes and sizes.

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