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Methods for continuous direct carbon fuel cell operation with a circulating electrolyte slurry

US9564650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2012
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 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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