Dual Cell Regenerative Fuel Cell Investigation.

Abstract

An analytical and exploratory development program was conducted on an integrated dual cell design of a hydrogen-oxygen regenerative fuel cell. Discussed is a design which employs separate fuel cell and electrolysis cells in a single container which also acts as a reactant pressure vessel. The alkaline matrix cells are arranged on two concentric cylinders within the pressure vessel with water transport accomplished by vapor diffusion across the hydrogen gap separating the cell cylinders. The performance and endurance potential of the dual cell concept was evaluated. The fuel cell is being designed for use in satellites to overcome the problem of power generation during solar eclipse. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0741839

Entities

People

  • D. Baillieul
  • J. K. Stedman

Organizations

  • Pratt & Whitney

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cells
  • Containers
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Diffusion
  • Eclipses
  • Electrolysis
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrogen
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Regenerative Fuel Cells
  • Solar Eclipses
  • Transport Ships

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites