Abstract
ABSTRACT The ability to operate highly-efficient, pollution-free, distributed generation power plants on either natural gas or HD-5 grade propane is of interest to the U.S. Army and the U.S Department of Homeland Security as secure power source for critical power operations. The ability to operate continuously on HD-5 propane also provides a valuable proposition to islands, remote sites, national parks, data centers, military bases, hotels, and hospitals. HD-5 propane, as opposed to other grades of propane, was selected as the back-up fuel of choice because of its availability (even in remote areas), cost, and ease of processing in the fuel cell power plant. Although natural gas distribution through utility pipelines is convenient, it is vulnerable to natural disaster, threats of terrorism, and simple repair outages. Propane, however, is routinely transported and stored as a liquid at ambient temperatures and offers a convenient and secure option for fuel cell operations. An adequate quantity of propane c...
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