Self Contained Fuel System for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Abstract

A power source for an unmanned undersea vehicle with increased energy density is described that employs a self-contained fuel system to address carbon dioxide evolution. A solid oxide fuel cell serves as the power source in the self- contained fuel system. In combination with the solid oxide fuel cell, the system comprises a chemical composite that is combined with water to create both a hydrocarbon fuel for the solid oxide fuel cell and a water-soluble byproduct. The byproduct is then combined with the carbon dioxide gas generated by the fuel cell to create a storable solid precipitate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 18, 2005
Accession Number
ADD020229

Entities

People

  • Louis G. Carreiro

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetylenes
  • Alkynes
  • Calcium
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Calcium Hydroxide
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Composite Materials
  • Energy
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Inventions
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Biotechnology