28-07-2012, 10:16 AM
SEMINAR ON BLOOM ENERGY SERVER
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Introduction
Bloom Box is the invention of Indian scientist Mr. K.R Sridhar who is working at NASA for Space research Operations.
The device was originally invented to produce oxygen on Mars.
Bloom energy server uses solid oxide fuel cells(SOFC) technology.
Conventional Technology
The use of conventional technology to produce electrical power normally results in pollution.
loss of power in long conductors.
Transmission and distribution cost more.
What is Bloom Box?
Bloom Box is the creation of Bloom Energy, a Sunnyvale, California based company.
Collection of fuel cells, skinny batteries that use oxygen and fuel to create electricity with no emissions.
Creates electric current with no burning ,combustion or power lines.
on-site electricity eliminates the need for costly transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Fuel cell
A fuel cell is an electro chemical cell that converts fuel into an electrical current.
Fuel cells are made up of three segments the anode , the cathode and the electrolyte.
These three segments are sandwiched together.
Fuel and oxidant in presence of electrolyte reacts to generate electricity.
Energy server architecture
At the heart of every energy server is SOFC technology.
Each cell is a flat solid ceramic square made from a common beach sand.
The fuel cells are stacked into brick-sized towers sandwiched with metal alloy plates .
Multiple stacks are aggregated together into a “power module”.
Multiple power modules along with common fuel input and electrical output are assembled as a complete system.
Power Capacity
Each Bloom Energy fuel cell is capable of producing about 25W enough to power a light bulb.
For more power, the cells are sandwiched, along with metal interconnect plates into a fuel cell "stack". A few stacks, together about the size of a brick, is enough to power an average home.
Advantages
Clean energy as less emission of gases.
Reliable.
Easy and fast deployment.
High availability(one power module can be serviced while all others continue to operate).
No loss of energy as electricity is produced on site.
Mobility.
Conclusion
The Bloom Box is an innovative use of a clean, efficient energy source.
Bloom box is able to produce constant electricity twenty four hours a day, seven days a week , unlike either solar or wind technologies.
Sridhar has ambitious goals for his Bloom Box, planning not only to place it in every American home in 10 years, but also in homes in Africa, India, and China.
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Introduction
Bloom Box is the invention of Indian scientist Mr. K.R Sridhar who is working at NASA for Space research Operations.
The device was originally invented to produce oxygen on Mars.
Bloom energy server uses solid oxide fuel cells(SOFC) technology.
Conventional Technology
The use of conventional technology to produce electrical power normally results in pollution.
loss of power in long conductors.
Transmission and distribution cost more.
What is Bloom Box?
Bloom Box is the creation of Bloom Energy, a Sunnyvale, California based company.
Collection of fuel cells, skinny batteries that use oxygen and fuel to create electricity with no emissions.
Creates electric current with no burning ,combustion or power lines.
on-site electricity eliminates the need for costly transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Fuel cell
A fuel cell is an electro chemical cell that converts fuel into an electrical current.
Fuel cells are made up of three segments the anode , the cathode and the electrolyte.
These three segments are sandwiched together.
Fuel and oxidant in presence of electrolyte reacts to generate electricity.
Energy server architecture
At the heart of every energy server is SOFC technology.
Each cell is a flat solid ceramic square made from a common beach sand.
The fuel cells are stacked into brick-sized towers sandwiched with metal alloy plates .
Multiple stacks are aggregated together into a “power module”.
Multiple power modules along with common fuel input and electrical output are assembled as a complete system.
Power Capacity
Each Bloom Energy fuel cell is capable of producing about 25W enough to power a light bulb.
For more power, the cells are sandwiched, along with metal interconnect plates into a fuel cell "stack". A few stacks, together about the size of a brick, is enough to power an average home.
Advantages
Clean energy as less emission of gases.
Reliable.
Easy and fast deployment.
High availability(one power module can be serviced while all others continue to operate).
No loss of energy as electricity is produced on site.
Mobility.
Conclusion
The Bloom Box is an innovative use of a clean, efficient energy source.
Bloom box is able to produce constant electricity twenty four hours a day, seven days a week , unlike either solar or wind technologies.
Sridhar has ambitious goals for his Bloom Box, planning not only to place it in every American home in 10 years, but also in homes in Africa, India, and China.