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SORFC power and oxygen generation method and system

US7572530B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2006
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/133
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solid oxide regenerative fuel cell system is used to supply power in a fuel cell mode and to generate metabolic oxygen and a hydrocarbon fuel reserve in an electrolysis mode. The system may also be used as a secondary power source or for energy peak shaving applications.

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