| A chlorate
production unit in Berscia, Italy, with a fuel cell installation designed
by Uhdenora, represents what is claimed to be the first large-scale, commercial
fuel cell installation in the energy-driven chlorine and chlorate sector
worldwide.
The installation utilizes hydrogen,
created as a by-product of chlorate production, to generate 120 kW of electricity
that is directly supplied back into the process.
Fuel cell developer Nuvera Fuel Cells
says the system will capture thousands of kg/y of hydrogen previously released
by the facility, thereby cutting operating costs and lowering emissions
of greenhouse gas.
The company is looking into system
application in the megawatt power range on its Brescia and Torviscona facilities.

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