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Electrolyzer system with steam generation and method of operating same

US12312697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2022
Grant dateMay 27, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/129
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrolyzer system includes a steam generator configured to generate steam, a stack of solid oxide electrolyzer cells configured to generate a hydrogen stream using the steam received from the steam generator, and a water preheater configured to preheat water provided to the steam generator using heat extracted from oxygen exhaust output from the stack.

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