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DFC1500

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Key Features

o f f P P l l a a n n t t ( ( M M B B O O P P ) ) Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP)

•High Efficiency•Low Environmental Impact •Fuel Flexibility •High Reliability •Quiet Operation

Advantages

The DFC1500™ stationary fuel cell power plant from FuelCell Energy provides high-quality,Ultra-Clean electrical power with 47% efficiency 24/7.Designed for commercial and industrial applications,the system offers easy transport,quiet and reliable operation,and easy site planning and regulatory approval.The DFC1500 is ideal for wastewater treatment plants, manufacturing,food and beverage processing,large hotels, hospitals,and universities.

Fuel Cell Module

1.4 MW,480 VAC,1,550 kVA,50 or 60 Hz

Performance

Power Output Fuel Consumption Power @ Plant Rating1,400 kWStandard Output AC Voltage480 V StandardFrequency60 Hz Optional Output ACVoltages460,440,420,400,380 V Natural gas (at 930 Btu/ft

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)181 scfm Heat rate,LHV 7,260 Btu/kWh Water Consumption Average4.5 gpm Optional Output Frequency50 Hz Peak during WTS backflush15 gpm Efficiency LHV47 +/- 2 % Water Discharge Average2.25 gpm Available Heat Peak during WTS backflush15 gpm Exhaust Temperature700 +/- 50 °FExhaust Flow18,300 lb/h Allowable Backpressure5 iwc Heat Energy Available for Recovery (to250°F)2,216,000 Btu/h Pollutant Emissions NOx0.01 lb/MWhSOx0.0001 lb/MWh PM100.00002 lb/MWh (to 120°F)3,730,000 Btu/h Greenhouse Gas Emissions CO

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980 lb/MWh CO

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(with waste heat recovery)520-680 lb/MWh