Solid oxide fuel cell systems with hot zones having improved reactant distribution
US9343758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2034 |
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- 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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