Internal light off mechanism for solid oxide fuel cell system startup using a spark ignitor
US11824232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 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
A fuel cell system includes at least one spark igniter containing an insulated cable where at least a first end of the insulated cable is positioned within a reaction zone of the fuel cell system. A power supply is configured to provide a direct current (DC) voltage to the at least one spark igniter such that a spark is generated at the first end of the insulated cable.
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