Methods for continuous direct carbon fuel cell operation with a circulating electrolyte slurry
US9564650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and systems related to fuel cells, and in particular, to direct carbon fuel cells. The methods and systems relate to cleaning and removal of components utilized and produced during operation of the fuel cell, regeneration of components utilized during operation of the fuel cell, and generating power using the fuel cell.
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