Methanol-to-Hydrogen Fuel Processors

Genesis is developing hydrogen generators in a range from 250 watts to 5 kilowatts and greater. Genesis has recently introduced a new generation of its Model 20L (1,250 watts) reformer and will be introducing a new Model 80L (five kilowatts) in the near future. These hydrogen generators are designed for 19-inch rack mounting.

Integrated Fuel Cell Systems

Also under development is a more powerful version of a fully integrated system that was originally developed in a US Army program. This system for portable or remote power will incorporate a 500 watt fuel cell. It will be available in the spring of 2009.


20L-D Rack-Mounted Hydrogen Generator (click for larger image)



Efficiency Chart – Model 20L-D Reformer (click for larger image)

Model 20L Specifications:

  • Fuel: 65% Methanol/Water premix
  • Hydrogen purity: 99.9999%
  • Automatic Load Tracking
  • 20L System Balance of Plant
  • <30 watts 24VDC
  • Ramp rate: 0-80% H2 in <3 seconds
  • Noise: 56 dBA at 1 meter
  • Peak Net Efficiency: >75%
  • Weight: 25 kg
  • Dimensions: 19” Rack Mount, 221 mm height, 630 mm depth.