Jadoo Power Systems Develops Revolutionary H₂ Storage Device
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by Barbara Van Fleet and Ken Pearson, Jadoo Power Systems

For end users to adopt fuel cell technology, it is imperative that the system fit seamlessly into their current usage regime.  With this in mind, the team at Jadoo has developed a complete, market-ready, fuel cell system, focusing not only on the fuel cell “stack,” but on the comprehensive fuel cell system, which includes the power converter, the hydrogen storage device, station to refill the storage devices, system safety and all user interfaces.

For decades fuel cell companies worldwide have been designing and advancing fuel cells in hopes of being the first to market with a truly viable system.  Massive resources, both monetary and intellectual, have been expended in this effort.  As a result, the efficiencies and power capabilities of fuel cells have advanced many-fold.  However, compared to the staggering energies committed to fuel cell development, relatively little has been done to advance hydrogen generation and storage devices, an integral part of a portable fuel cell system.

For decades fuel cell companies worldwide have been designing and advancing fuel cells in hopes of being the first to market with a truly viable system.  Massive resources, both monetary and intellectual, have been expended in this effort.  As a result, the efficiencies and power capabilities of fuel cells have advanced many-fold.  However, compared to the staggering energies committed to fuel cell development, relatively little has been done to advance hydrogen generation and storage devices, an integral part of a portable fuel cell system.

For decades fuel cell companies worldwide have been designing and advancing fuel cells in hopes of being the first to market with a truly viable system.  Massive resources, both monetary and intellectual, have been expended in this effort.  As a result, the efficiencies and power capabilities of fuel cells have advanced many-fold.  However, compared to the staggering energies committed to fuel cell development, relatively little has been done to advance hydrogen generation and storage devices, an integral part of a portable fuel cell system.

The automated refill station is also equipped with the same interfaces, enabling communication with the hydride storage system.  When the hydride storage system is inserted into the refill station, the station informs the user that the cartridge is ready for refill and prompts the user to begin the process.  The user simply presses a button to initiate the refill process.  When refill is complete, the refill station sends a “fill complete” signal to the hydride storage system.  This communication allows a safe, efficient and smart refill of the hydride storage system.  When the hydride storage system is reinserted into the NABII™ fuel cell system, NABII™ recognizes the full cartridge.

System safety has also been fully integrated into the NABII™ fuel cell system, with continuous hydrogen monitoring allowing the system to completely disconnect hydrogen supply if needed.

The embedded technology in Jadoo’s fuel cell power system acts like a human brain, coordinating the entire process and simplifying the complex operations for the user.  Jadoo has plans for many other advances on this system, focusing on improved portability, value and features as the market develops. Jadoo’s goal is to provide complete, user-friendly fuel cell power solutions today, that move the world to the “hydrogen economy” of tomorrow. ©2003. All Rights Reserved. A Publication of the National Hydrogen Association.
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