HYDROCARBON-AIR FUEL CELL
Abstract
Studies were continued aimed toward the ultimate development of fuel cells using either hydrocarbons or methanol as fuels and air as the oxidant at moderate temperatures and pressures. Included is work carried out on the effects of the fuel, catalyst composition, and other major operating variables on the design and operation of the fuel electrodes, experiments performed to improve the over-all efficiency of the air electrodes, and tests designed to evaluate the operability of the fuel cell components in complete cells. These tests demonstrated the operability of the hydrocarbon cell components at realistic operating conditions. They also showed the practicality of sustained performance of the methanol-air cell components in compact multicell systems without severe losses in efficiency due to the interactions within or between cells.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0449504
Entities
People
- Charles E. Morrell
- Ckarl E. Heath
- Duane G. Levine
- Eugene L. Holt
- Hugh H. Horowitz