Efficient and environmental emergency power supply with Rittal Fuel Cells

Rittal have recently unveiled their new ready-to-connect modular fuel cell to supply back up power supplies for critical processes that demand high-availability.   RiCell is available in two different power classes with the larger system supplying cascade power of 5, 10, 15 and 20kW.  As the needs of industry in regards to UPS reside not only in the realms of kWs, a smaller version of 300, 600, 900 and 1200 watt output fuel cells will soon begin serial production.

The emergency power supply system is fully integrated into a Rittal Toptec CR climate controlled enclosure and may be supplied with hydrogen directly at the place of installation.  The oxygen required by the system is obtained from filtered ambient air.  The broader operational temperature range of the fuel cell stack, which varies between -33°C to +50°C, is far less sensitive compared to conventional battery-buffered back-up systems, thus offering a major advantage since batteries require a constant internal temperature.