Fuel Cell

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Fuel Cell
Part image
Fuel cell by
Zaltonic Electronics

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 750.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.05 t
Drag 0.2
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 7 m/s
Research High-power electrics.png High-Power Electrics
Unlock cost 2 250 Funds
Since version 1.0
Part configuration FuelCell.cfg
Electric capacity 50.0 
Inputs
Liquid fuel 0.0016875 Units of fuel/s
Oxidizer 0.0020625 Units of fuel/s
Output
Electric charge 1.5 ⚡/s

The Fuel Cell is a part introduced in version 1.0. The Fuel Cell generates electricity by burning oxygen and fuel, similar to the process that some liquid fuel engines use to generate electricity. While the fuel cell is a simple way to generate electricity, it's consumption of valuable fuel makes it a poor choice for long-duration flights that are dependent on specific fuel levels. The fuel cell is best used for short flights that require a recharge of energy about halfway through the flight when other means of electricity generation are not available.

Product description

A small fuel cell that allows fuel and oxidizer to be converted into energy. Handy for those places where a solar panel will not do. Also handy for re-heating snacks.

Changes

1.0
  • Initial release