Fuel cell with internal thermally integrated autothermal reformer
US6602626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for auto thermal reforming hydrocarbon fuel in a fuel cell stack includes a plurality of fuel cells stacked together. Each fuel cell has an inlet manifold, and the inlet manifolds of the fuel cells are aligned with one another to form a manifold chamber. A porous wand extends through the manifold. A mixing device is positioned within the wand and is configured to carry fuel gas and oxidant through the wand.
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