Fuel cell systems with fuel utilization and oxidation monitoring
US8197978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system includes at least one oxygen partial pressure sensor or at least one open circuit voltage fuel cell (OCVFC) sensor which is fluidly integrated with said SOFC system. Further embodiments include methods of operating a fuel cell system including the steps of providing the fuel cell system including a fuel cell stack and at least one open circuit voltage fuel cell sensor fluidly integrated with said fuel cell stack, supplying fuel to the system thereby causing the system to generate electrical energy, and using the signal from the sensor to monitor or adjust performance of the system.
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