Integrated power generation and chemical production using fuel cells
US9077007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/129
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell with an excess of reformable fuel relative to the amount of oxidation performed in the anode of the fuel cell. Instead of selecting the operating conditions of a fuel cell to improve or maximize the electrical efficiency of the fuel cell, an excess of reformable fuel can be passed into the anode of the fuel cell to increase the chemical energy output of the fuel cell. This can lead to an increase in the total efficiency of the fuel cell based on the combined electrical efficiency and chemical efficiency of the fuel cell.
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