Development of Partial Oxidizer/Reformer for PAFC(Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell) Power Plants.

Abstract

This report documents the development of a methanol partial oxidation reformer designed to provide hydrogen to a 3 kW Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Powerplant. The Partial oxidation reformer operates on neat methanol and utilizes the fuel cell cathode exhaust stream as the oxidant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163781

Entities

People

  • George Steinfeld
  • Larry G. Christner

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohol Fuels
  • Alcohols
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Cells
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials Science
  • Methanols
  • Particles
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Test Facilities

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Petroleum Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology