Standard package design for both atmospheric and pressurized SOFC power generation system
US6764784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fuel cell generator apparatus contains at least one fuel cell assembly module with at least one subassembly containing fuel cells, where the subassemblies are fueled at their base by a fuel feed injector attached to a fuel feed pre-reformer connected to fuel distribution manifolds; and where a module housing encloses the subassemblies and is in turn surrounded by a vessel having two ends providing a purge gas space between the housing and vessel; and where at least one fuel gas feed inlet, gaseous oxidant-purge gas feed inlet, and vessel exhaust gas outlet pass through the vessel; where the vessel can be used for pressurized or non-pressurized operation and is preferably tubular.
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