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Solid oxide fuel cell assembly

US5069987A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1990
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a solid oxide fuel cell comprising a solid state electrolytic cell wherein the solid electrolyte is a ductile composite comprising an ordered, repeating array of ductile intersupported continuous fibers substantially surrounding a ceramic matrix, and means for connecting the cell to an electrical load whereby when current is passed through the cell, fuel and air are converted into electric power.

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