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Q: What is the difference between FCS and ICS methanol power?

FCS uses a methanol-water fuel-cell architecture for modular, low-noise power. ICS uses a dedicated methanol internal-combustion engine and scales to larger open, silent or containerized generator configurations.

Q: What output range is available?

The Xuanwu portfolio covers approximately 2.5-120 kW for fuel-cell systems and 5 kW-1 MW for internal-combustion generator systems.

Q: Which methanol fuel specification is required?

Reference FCS products use a specified methanol-water solution, while ICS products are listed for M100 methanol. Final fuel composition, storage, supply and safety requirements must be confirmed for each project.

Q: Are emissions and fuel-consumption figures guaranteed?

No. Brochure figures are reference or indicative values. Results depend on the selected engine or stack, calibration, fuel quality, ambient conditions, load factor and test cycle, and require project-specific validation.

Two project-based architectures cover compact low-noise fuel-cell power and containerized internal-combustion generation. The Xuanwu series spans 2.5 kW to 1 MW for backup, prime, mobile and distributed-energy applications.

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ECO Xuanwu containerized methanol power generation system — Xuanwu methanol power portfolio. Final equipment, fuel system, controls and enclosure are engineered per project.

2.5 kW-1 MWCombined portfolio range

FCS + ICSFuel-cell and engine platforms

Silent optionsAcoustic enclosures by model

Project-sizedFuel, controls and integration

Dual architecture

Choose the conversion technology around power, noise and duty cycle.

FCS and ICS are complementary platforms. The correct route depends on continuous output, transient load, fuel logistics, acoustic limits, emissions targets, mobility and the applicable certification plan.

FCS

Methanol fuel-cell system

Modular 2.5-120 kW systems for low-noise power, using a specified methanol-water solution with integrated electrical and thermal subsystems.

ICS

Methanol internal-combustion system

Dedicated M100 methanol engine-generator platforms from 5 kW to 1 MW, available as open, silent or containerized project configurations.

Controls and integration

Project-specific power output, ATS or microgrid interface, fuel handling, remote monitoring and safety interlocks.

Enclosure and acoustics

ECO cabinet, skid and container integration around the selected engine or stack, ventilation and service-access requirements.

Fuel-cell systems

Modular FCS power from 2.5 kW to 120 kW.

Reference FCS products prioritize quiet operation and modularity. Final stack, fuel concentration, output interface, battery buffer and runtime are selected for the project.

Reference family	Rated output	Reference fuel / output	Published reference data	Typical direction
ECO-FCS-2.5	2.5 kW	59-61 wt.% methanol solution; 48 VDC or 220 VAC family direction	<65 dB at 1 m; 0.6 kg methanol/kWh; 40% system generation efficiency target	Compact distributed or backup power
ECO-FCS-10	10 kW	Project-selected DC or AC output	20,000 h stated reference life; -10 to 55°C reference environment	Telecom, commercial and remote loads
ECO-FCS-50 / 100	50 / 100 kW	Modular cabinet or skid configuration	Fuel and performance values subject to the final selected stack	Distributed energy and microgrids
ECO-FCS-120 reference	120 kW @ 380 V AC	62-63 wt.% methanol-water solution; three-phase output	150 kW-class low-temperature PEMFC; 96 kWh battery; 0.66 kg methanol/kWh reference	Grid or off-grid project reference

The 120 kW reference lists no SOx from the fuel-cell system, while NOx and PM remain subject to validation. All consumption, life, efficiency, acoustic and emissions figures require confirmation under the final operating and test conditions.

ECO methanol fuel cell systems in cabinet, modular rack and skid formats — Reference FCS cabinet, modular and skid formats.

Containerized ECO Xuanwu methanol power system — Containerized integration for larger project-based power systems.

Internal-combustion systems

M100 methanol generator platforms from 5 kW to 1 MW.

The ICS line scales from compact 3000 rpm sets to silent industrial and containerized systems. Published values are reference configurations, not a substitute for the signed technical agreement.

Reference models	Output class	Electrical direction	Reference fuel consumption	Acoustic / configuration direction
XW-ICS-5 / 8 / 12	5, 8 and 12 kW	230 or 400 V; 3000 rpm	590 g/kWh at full load	75 dB(A) at 7 m reference
XW-ICS-18 / 30 / 30-Q	18 and 30 kW	400 V; 3000 rpm	570 g/kWh at 18 kW; 500 g/kWh at 30 kW	Open and 60 dB(A) at 7 m silent option
XW-ICS-100 / 100-Q	100 kW	400 V; 1500 rpm	500 g/kWh	Open and 65 dB(A) at 7 m silent option
XW-ICS-320-Q	320 kW continuous / 400 kW standby reference	600 V; 1500 rpm	420 g/kWh	Silent container, 70 dB(A) reference
XW-ICS-500-Q	500 kW	400 V; 1500 rpm	440 g/kWh	Silent container, 75 dB(A) reference
XW-ICS-1000-C	1 MW engineering reference	690 V; 1000 rpm	380 g/kWh methanol + 20 g/kWh diesel pilot reference	Concept configuration; final design requires engineering approval

Fuel consumption and noise depend on the final engine, calibration, acoustic treatment, ambient conditions, load factor and test method. Voltage options shown are brochure references and can require project-specific electrical design.

Open-frame 30 kW class ECO methanol internal-combustion generator — Compact open-frame ICS direction for lower-power applications.

Containerized 500 kW class ECO methanol generator system — Silent containerized ICS direction for industrial and remote power.

Typical applications

Project-sized power for remote, industrial and resilient-energy sites.

Application images in the source brochure illustrate use cases and are not presented as delivered ECO project references.

Mining

Remote prime power

Containerized generation where fuel logistics, serviceability and site conditions drive the design.

Commercial

Backup power

10-300 kW class configurations for facilities requiring project-specific ATS and acoustic design.

Industrial

Process and facility loads

100-500 kW class systems with controls, heat rejection and site distribution engineering.

Oil & gas

Field power

500 kW class containerized direction subject to hazardous-area and customer specifications.

Distributed energy

Project-based generation

Integrate methanol conversion, storage, controls and local electrical infrastructure.

Microgrid

Island and remote systems

Coordinate dispatchable methanol power with batteries and renewable generation.

Project definition

Fuel, duty cycle and compliance come before the final model.

A useful first enquiry includes load data, fuel availability, ambient conditions, target runtime, mobility and the destination-market standards.

What is the difference between FCS and ICS?

FCS uses a methanol-water fuel-cell architecture for modular, low-noise power. ICS uses a dedicated methanol internal-combustion engine and scales to larger open, silent or containerized configurations.

What output range is available?

The portfolio covers approximately 2.5-120 kW for fuel-cell systems and 5 kW-1 MW for internal-combustion generator systems.

Which methanol fuel specification is required?

Reference FCS products use a specified methanol-water solution, while ICS products are listed for M100 methanol. Final fuel composition, storage, supply and safety requirements must be confirmed per project.

Are the consumption and emissions figures guaranteed?

No. Brochure figures are reference or indicative values. Results depend on the selected engine or stack, calibration, fuel quality, ambient conditions, load factor and test cycle, and require project-specific validation.

Request a concept selection

Share the load, fuel and installation constraints.

We will compare FCS and ICS directions and define the generator, fuel system, electrical interface, enclosure and validation scope.

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