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Solid oxide fuel cell systems with hot zones having improved reactant distribution

US8614023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

PROTONEX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Joseph C. Poshusta · Broomfield, US
Charles William Booten · Arvada, US
Jerry L. Martin · Superior, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 4, 2012
Grant date	Dec 24, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 4, 2032

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 having a hot zone with a center cathode air feed tube for improved reactant distribution, a CPOX reactor attached at the anode feed end of the hot zone with a tail gas combustor at the opposing end for more uniform heat distribution, and a counter-flow heat exchanger for efficient heat retention.

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