Fuel cell staging for molten carbonate fuel cells
US11476486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for using fuel cell staging to reduce or minimize variations in current density when operating molten carbonate fuel cells with elevated CO2 utilization. The fuel cell staging can mitigate the amount of alternative ion transport that occurs when operating molten carbonate fuel cells under conditions for elevated CO2 utilization.
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