Improvement of Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Stacks.

Abstract

Phosphoric acid fuel cell components and stack assembly methods were evaluated. Electrodes with Pt loading between 0.3 and 0.9 g/sq. ft were employed. Matrix materials were phenolic (Kynol) fibers and SiC. A new ERC proprietary matrix was used also. Graphite bipolar plates with 33% phenolic resin binder were used. Stacks were tested on hydrogen and simulated reformed methanol for up to 18,000 hours. Two 80-cell (2.1 kW) stacks and a methanol reformer were built and delivered to MERADCOM. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA092814

Entities

People

  • B. S. Baker
  • F. J. Ascenzo
  • G. Garretson
  • M. Lambrech
  • S. G. Abens

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Anodes
  • Cathodes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Fuel Cells
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Performance Tests
  • Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology