Solid oxide regenerative fuel cell
US6821663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Solid Oxide Regenerative Fuel Cell (SORFC) system stores waste heat from the fuel cell in a heat storage material during the discharge mode. The heat is then used to heat water to be electrolyzed during the charge mode.
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