Fuel cell system, reformer used for the same, and method of manufacturing the same
US7749289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fuel cell system includes: a reformer for generating hydrogen from hydrogen-containing fuel; at least one electricity generator for generating electric energy through an electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen; a fuel supply unit for supplying the fuel to the reformer; and an oxygen supply unit for supplying the oxygen to the reformer and the at least one electricity generator. The reformer includes: a plurality of reaction sections, wherein at least one of the reaction sections has a channel; at least one cover plate; and a bonding joint between two of the reaction sections and between the at least one of the reaction sections and the at least one cover plate to couple the at least one of the reaction sections and the at least one cover plate to each other.
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