Performance Evaluation of a Fused-Alkali Electrolyte, Internal-Reforming Fuel Cell

Abstract

A fuel cell system using a molten hydroxide electrolyte, a nickel cathode, and a reforming anode with a 67 sq cm palladium membrane was purchased and tested. The system, operating at 500C, produced about 8 watts from hydrogen, methane, and UDEX-raffinate fuels but appears to achieve significant lifetime under only a narrow range of operating conditions. Procedures for startup, operation, and shutdown were developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA016123

Entities

People

  • Edward J. Taborek

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkanes
  • Containers
  • Efficiency
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuels
  • Gaseous Fuels
  • Gases
  • Heat Energy
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrogen
  • Liquids
  • Measurement
  • Metals
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Software Engineering
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology