PureCell Heat & Power Solution

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1 Environmental Stewardship Power Reliability Energy Savings HOTELS HOSPITALS TELECOMS/DATA CENTERS PUBLIC BUILDINGS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

2 24/7 Year-round Savings and Benefits the Clean, Reliable Way PureCell Heat and Power Solution The PureCell solution is a clean, efficient, reliable and durable fuel cell power plant. It produces 200 kilowatts of assured power plus 870,000 Btu/hour of heat for combined heat and power applications. Proven technology As of February 2006, the PureCell commercial fuel cell installations have accumulated over 1 billion kilowatt hours of operational experience. Over 260 PureCell solutions have been installed in 19 countries on five continents. Some examples of PureCell solution installations include schools, hospitals, hotels, data centers, high-rise office buildings, military installations and manufacturing sites. Assured power The standard PureCell 200 system is a grid-connected unit, operating in parallel with electric utilities. You can also choose a dual-mode configuration which enables the unit to operate grid-connect or grid-independent switching between modes automatically or on command. With dual-mode configuration your power stays on even when the grid goes down. Environmental Benefits Fuel cells are one of the cleanest power generating technologies available today. PureCell solutions operate well below every state s air emission standards. In fact, in California, the PureCell solution s emissions are well below the strictest requirements as established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Add in its quiet sound profile, and the PureCell solution is a welcome power alternative anywhere indoors or outdoors, in cramped cities or quiet rural neighborhoods. These attributes coupled with high efficiencies help you meet the most stringent environmental standards as well as your own internal sustainability targets. Clean, efficient, reliable, secure and quiet the PureCell 200 power system is the ultimate solution. PureCell 200 Power System Installation Stockton College, New Jersey PureCell Solution Features Reliable power To ensure continuous business operations and ultimate customer satisfaction, even in the event of a grid power outage: :: Dual-mode option (grid-connect, grid-independent) :: Superior load following capabilities :: Remote monitoring service available 24/7 worldwide Clean power :: Ultra-low emissions (better than CARB 07) :: Low sound profile (60 30 ft) :: Energy efficiencies as high as 90% :: Powered by natural gas or anaerobic digester gas (ADG) Proven experience :: Industry leader in fuel cell durability :: Over 45 years of fuel cell experience :: Over 1 billion kilowatt hours of commercial fuel cell operation :: Over 260 solutions installed worldwide :: Fuel cell supplier to NASA for space missions for over 40 years

3 Exhaust heat is lost energy the PureCell solution recycles it By the time grid-supplied power reaches you, much of the fuel s original energy has been lost but not its cost. You pay for the lost energy. PureCell combined heat and power solutions are more than twice as efficient as the electrical grid. So you get double the energy from the same amount of fuel instant efficiency and savings. First, there are no transmission losses. Energy is created right where it s needed at your facility. Second, exhaust heat is captured to generate additional useable energy for heating or cooling. The conversion of fuel to useable energy is more complete, which translates to higher efficiency. And the exhaust heat recovery is one of the simplest in the industry overall efficiencies as high as 90% can be achieved by capturing the system s exhaust. The process is cleaner, more reliable, and makes better use of natural and anaerobic digester gas fuels. The bottom line? Continuous savings for you and for the environment. Traditional Central Power Plant - Low efficiency - More pollution Waste heat A significant amount of energy is lost to the atmosphere as waste heat. Coal Oil Natural gas 100% 67% 33% Electricity Source: Adapted from U.S. Combined Heat and Power Association. In today s centralized power generation, a plant typically releases 67% of energy from fuel as waste heat, and the remaining 33% as electricity. PureCell On-site Combined Heat & Power Solution - High efficiency - Ultra-low pollution Waste heat More waste heat is recovered and converted to useable energy. 10% 90% Natural gas Anaerobic digester gas 100% Electricity Thermal energy Source: Adapted from U.S. Combined Heat and Power Association. By recovering and using waste heat, the PureCell cogeneration system can release as little as 10% of energy as heat to the atmosphere, while the remaining 90% is converted to electricity, steam/hot water and chilled water, depending on the application.

4 24/7 Year-round Savings and Benefits the Clean, Reliable Way Inside the PureCell TM 200 Power Solution A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that combines hydrogen fuel and oxygen from the air to produce electricity, heat and water. Fuel cells operate without combustion, so they are virtually pollution-free. Since the fuel is converted directly to electricity, a fuel cell can operate at much higher efficiencies than internal combustion engines, extracting more electricity from the same amount of fuel. The fuel cell itself has no moving parts making it a quiet and reliable source of power. Reliability High efficiency Environmentally friendly Simplified utility connections Product Benefits Remote monitoring Low acoustic noise level vs. competing technologies Low maintenance PURECELL 200 SOLUTION EMISSIONS VS. U.S. GRID AND NATURAL GAS ENGINES 100,000 PureCell 200 Solution Natural Gas Engines 1 Emissions Relative to PureCell 200 Solution 10,000 1, U.S. Grid 2 1 Nitrogen Oxides Sulfur Dioxide Carbon Monoxide Volatile Organic Compounds Particulate Matter 1 Based on U.S. EPA AP-42 emissions factors (Ref: U.S. EPA, AP 42, Fifth Edition, Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors) 2 Based on average U.S. power plant emissions (Ref: 2002 data, U.S. EPA, DOE/Energy Information Administration) PureCell 200 Solution Options Capability Standard Optional Fuel Supply Pipeline natural gas Anaerobic Digester Gas (ADG) capabilities. Voltage, Frequency 480V, 60 Hz, 3-phase, 4-wire 400V, 50 Hz, 3-phase, 4-wire Grid-Independent Operation Multiple Unit Load Share Capability Grid-connect only Optional Dual mode operation (switch between gridconnect and grid-independent). Control system to allow multiple fuel cells to share a common customer load. Heat Availability Low grade heat up to 140 F. High grade heat up to 250 F. Performance Net Power, kw 200 Overall Efficiency 90% Heat Available (Btu/hr) 870,000 Dimensions Power Module Cooling Module Height Width Length Weight 40,000 lbs 1,700 lbs The manufacturer reserves the right to change or modify, without notice, the design or equipment specifications without incurring any obligation with respect to equipment either previously sold or to be sold. The manufacturer does not warranty the data on this document. Warranted specifications are documented separately.

5 How It Works The fuel cell is composed of an anode (a negative electrode that provides electrons), an electrolyte in the center, and a cathode (a positive electrode that accepts electrons). As hydrogen flows into the fuel cell anode, platinum coating on the anode helps to separate the hydrogen atoms into protons (hydrogen ions) and electrons. The electrolyte in the center allows only the protons to pass through the electrolyte to the cathode side of the fuel cell. The electrons cannot pass through this electrolyte and, therefore, must flow through an external circuit in the form of electric current. This current can power an electric load. As oxygen flows into the fuel cell cathode, another platinum coating helps the oxygen, protons, and electrons combine to produce pure water and heat. Hydrogen ANODE ELECTROLYTE CATHODE Oxygen Individual fuel cells can then be combined into a fuel cell "stack". H+ H+ 1 Fuel Processor (Reformer) The Fuel Processor reforms the fuel (natural gas or anaerobic digester gas) to a hydrogen rich gas to feed the fuel cell stack. 2 H 2 O Heat Fuel Cell Stack Hydrogen rich gas and oxygen from the air are combined in an electrochemical process that produces Direct Current (DC) power, pure water and heat. The byproduct water is utilized in the operation of the power plant. The exhaust heat is available through an integral hot water heat exchanger for use in meeting other facility thermal energy requirements. 3 Power Conditioner The DC power provided by the Fuel Cell Stack is conditioned to provide high quality Alternating Current (AC) output power. 4 Electronics and Controls Each PureCell solution can be remotely controlled and monitored.

6 Well suited to a variety of applications PureCell 200 power solutions are delivering more efficient, practical and secure energy throughout the world. The police station in New York s Central Park relies on a PureCell 200 solution to keep running even when millions of people are in the dark for miles around as they were in the Northeast black-out of The fuel cell is owned and operated by the New York Power Authority. Saint Francis Hospital in utilizes a PureCell primary power and sta North America A PureCell 200 solution provides clean and efficient energy and domestic hot water for Ford s Premier Auto Headquarters in Irvine, California. This installation contributed to the building s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) certification - the National Green Building rating system established by the U.S. Green Building Council. HOT HOSP TELECOMS/DA PUBLIC B EDUCATIONAL South America Four PureCell 200 units serve as primary power at the First National Bank of Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, as part of a UPS system which prevents even a millisecond of data center downtime. The Mohegan Sun Resort employs two PureCell 20 prime power support in a C both low and high g

7 Over 260 units installed worldwide Europe Hartford, Connecticut, 200 solution for both ndby power support. One PureCell 200 solution provides clean, reliable power for a recreational center in Woking Borough, England. This dual-mode system ensures electricity, cooling and heating can be supplied to the center even in the event of a grid failure. ELS ITALS TA CENTERS UILDINGS Austin Energy installed the first commercial fuel cell in Austin, Texas at the Rebekah Baines Johnson Health Center. It is a PureCell solution that provides both power and hot water to the health center. INSTITUTIONS Asia Australia Verizon s telecommunication center on Long Island in New York ensures the ultimate power reliability for their customers with seven dual-mode PureCell 200 solutions providing 1.4 MW of power to their facility. in Uncasville, Connecticut power solutions providing HP application utilizing rade heat options.

8 24/7 Year-round Savings and Benefits the Clean, Reliable Way Renewable fuel experience Free fuel. That s what anaerobic digester gas (ADG) is for the PureCell 200 solution. ADG is a by-product of the wastewater treatment process and contains methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases. UTC Power fuel cells currently generate 2.8 megawatts of premium quality power using this fuel. That equates to over 6 million kilowatt-hours of experience, so you can rest assured our product is proven in this application. The PureCell 200 power solution is the first ADG fuel cell tested by the EPA through its stringent Environmental Technology Verification program. More proof it will operate effectively on your ADG site. And that s good for the environment. The Wastewater Treatment Plant in Koln, Germany, uses ADG generated by the wastewater treatment process to power the PureCell 200 power solution that provides electricity for the facility. requires 60% methane dual fuel capability gas processing unit (GPU) - prdesigned and ETV tested * Power Plant Rating (Anaerobic Digester Gas) Overall Efficiency 90% Net Power, kw 200 The Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bronx, New York, powers three PureCell 200 solutions. Owned and operated by NYPA (New York Power Authority), these units collectively save New York City about 9,000 barrels of oil annually, in addition to providing other environmental benefits. Methane reacts with steam to produce hydrogen which powers the Fuel Cell * Information on the performance characteristics of the PureCell solution with the ADG option can be found at: Use of the ETV Name or Logo does not imply approval or certification of this product nor does it make any explicit or implied warrantees or guarantees as to product performance. Anaerobic Digester Gas (ADG) powered fuel cell system diagram. Gas Processing Unit (GPU)

9 Experience you can count on UTC Power is a singlsource provider of environmentally advanced energy solutions. We are a world leader in fuel cell development and production for commercial, transportation and space applications. Manufacturing fuel cells and packaging on-site power generation products is only a portion of what we provide. UTC Power works with customers throughout the lifetime of their power system by offering full service maintenance, remote monitoring and spare parts. Our experience includes: Turnkey systems Interconnection experience Installations in 85 cities and 19 countries on 5 continents Whatever a customers energy needs be it zero-emission fuel cells for cars and buses, energy savings for a commercial building, or energy reliability for a supermarket UTC Power provides innovative environmental solutions to the marketplace, for a sustainable future. Contribution to LEED Certification The PureCell 200 solution offers clean and efficient energy and can be an integral part in achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) certification the National Green Building Rating System established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). With a proven track record of ultra-low emissions, high efficiency and thermal energy utilization, the PureCell 200 solution may contribute to LEED certification in the following areas: Energy performance Renewable energy Green power Innovation and design 1-10 points 1 point 1 point 1-4 points LEED certified building benefits include not only lower energy costs, but also healthier indoor environments which have been shown to increase productivity. In some areas, additional financial incentives are also available for green buildings. Avoided emissions for each Purecell unit 1 Annual Avoided CO2 Emissions Annual Avoided NOx Emissions Tons Equivalent acres of forest Tons Equivalent 2 number of cars 3 PureCell 200 Solution Compared to the average U.S. power plant emissions (Ref: 2002 data, U.S. EPA, DOE/Energy Information Administration) 2 Each acre of forest assumed to absorb 1.3 tons Carbon/acre/year (Ref: International Panel on Climate Change) 3 Each car assumed to generate 38 lbm NOx/year (Ref: U.S. EPA)