System and method for producing power and/or chemicals from coal
US12087979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01M2008/1293
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method are provided for producing electricity and/or chemicals. The system includes a gasifier, a controller, a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power unit, and a chemical synthesis unit. The gasifier converts a fossil fuel, oxygen, and water into a syngas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The controller is used to control distribution of the hydrogen into a first portion and a second portion. The solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power unit receives the first portion of hydrogen and compressed air or oxygen, and generates electricity using the first portion of hydrogen. The chemical synthesis unit receives the second portion of hydrogen. The second portion of hydrogen is used for chemical synthesis.
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