500-WATT INDIRECT HYDROCARBON-AIR FUEL CELL SYSTEMS.
Abstract
Work was undertaken to design, fabricate, test, and deliver two man-portable, 500-watt, indirect liquid hydrocarbon-air fuel cell powerplants. Studies showed that use of a boost pump would enable operation from a remote fuel source. Incorporation of a desulfurizer permits use of JP-4 or CITE. Automatic sequencing and control in both the hydrogen generator and the fuel cell assembly are activated from a single manual input signal; automatic shut-down occurs when off-design conditions are sensed. The units are being designed for compactness, minimum weight and sustained operation under Army field conditions. Incorporation of heat exchangers and a fan in the water recovery unit permits recovery of water from the exhaust gases of the hydrogen generator and fuel cell stack. Preliminary studies and breadboard simulation have indicated the feasibility of a design which meets these requirements. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0665435
Entities
People
- Calvin D. Greenwood
Organizations
- Pratt & Whitney