System and method for the production of hydrogen
    11.
    发明授权
    System and method for the production of hydrogen 有权
    用于生产氢气的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07491309B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-17

    申请号:US11314137

    申请日:2005-12-21

    CPC classification number: C25B1/02 Y02P20/13

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a system and a method for the production of hydrogen. The system advantageously combines an independent high temperature heat source with a solid oxide electrolyzer cell and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is used to extract heat from the molecular components such as hydrogen derived from the electrolysis. A portion of the hydrogen generated in the solid oxide electrolyzer cell is recombined with steam and recycled to the solid oxide electrolyzer cell. The oxygen generated on the anode side is swept with compressed air and used to drive a gas turbine that is in operative communication with a generator. Electricity generated by the generator is used to drive the electrolysis in the solid oxide electrolyzer cell.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于生产氢气的系统和方法。 该系统有利地将独立的高温热源与固体氧化物电解槽和热交换器组合。 热交换器用于从分子成分(例如从电解产生的氢)中提取热量。 在固体氧化物电解池中产生的氢的一部分与蒸汽重新组合并再循环到固体氧化物电解池中。 在阳极侧产生的氧气被压缩空气扫过,用于驱动与发电机操作性连通的燃气轮机。 由发电机产生的电力用于驱动固体氧化物电解槽中的电解。

    Systems and method for solid oxide fuel cell cathode processing and testing
    12.
    发明申请
    Systems and method for solid oxide fuel cell cathode processing and testing 审中-公开
    固体氧化物燃料电池阴极处理和测试的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080176113A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US11656078

    申请日:2007-01-22

    Abstract: Systems and methods for high performing in-situ SOFC cathodes, demonstrating self-improved performance over time. Exemplary embodiments include a SOFC including an electrolyte layer, an anode coupled to the electrolyte layer and a cathode coupled to the electrolyte layer, wherein the anode is prepared by applying an anode contact layer to the anode layer and applying anode bond paste to the anode contact layer, wherein the cathode is prepared by screen printing a cathode layer on the electrolyte with or without a barrier layer, and applying cathode bond paste to the dried cathode layer and drying the cathode bond paste in an oven.

    Abstract translation: 用于高性能原位SOFC阴极的系统和方法,证明自我改进的性能随着时间的推移。 示例性实施例包括包括电解质层的SOFC,耦合到电解质层的阳极和耦合到电解质层的阴极,其中通过向阳极层施加阳极接触层并将阳极粘合膏施加到阳极接触层来制备阳极 层,其中通过在具有或不具有阻挡层的电解质上丝网印刷阴极层来制备阴极,并且将阴极粘合浆料施加到干燥的阴极层上并在烘箱中干燥阴极粘合膏。

    Electrode structure and methods of making same
    13.
    发明申请
    Electrode structure and methods of making same 有权
    电极结构及制作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070054798A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-08

    申请号:US11218651

    申请日:2005-09-02

    Abstract: A method of making an electrode structure is provided. The method includes disposing an electrocatalytic material on an electrode, applying heat to the electrocatalytic material to form a volatile oxide of the electrocatalytic material, and applying a voltage to the electrode to reduce the volatile oxide to provide a number of nano-sized electrocatalytic particles on or proximate to a triple phase boundary, where the number of nano-sized electrocatalytic particles is greater on or proximate to the triple phase boundary than in an area that is not on or proximate to the triple phase boundary, and where the triple phase boundary is disposed on the electrode.

    Abstract translation: 提供了制作电极结构的方法。 该方法包括在电极上设置电催化材料,向电催化材料施加热量以形成电催化材料的挥发性氧化物,并向电极施加电压以减少挥发性氧化物以在多个纳米尺寸的电催化颗粒上提供 或接近三相边界,其中纳米尺寸的电催化颗粒的数量在三相边界上或接近三相边界时比在不在或接近三相边界的区域中更大,并且其中三相边界为 设置在电极上。

    System and method for fuel cell operation with in-situ reformer regeneration
    17.
    发明授权
    System and method for fuel cell operation with in-situ reformer regeneration 有权
    用原位重整器再生的燃料电池运行系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07713642B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-11

    申请号:US11241133

    申请日:2005-09-30

    CPC classification number: H01M8/04089 H01M8/04014 H01M8/0612

    Abstract: A system and method for operating a fuel cell, including reacting a fuel with an oxidant within the fuel cell to produce electricity and reaction products comprising steam. The fuel is fed through the fuel cell, wherein a concentration of the steam increases in the first direction through the fuel cell. The direction of fuel-flow through the fuel cell is altered or reversed upon satisfying a condition, thereby altering the concentration gradient of steam in the fuel cell and providing for removal of carbon deposition with the fuel cell. Such reversal of fuel flow may also provide an exhaust from the fuel cell that can regenerate an external or adjacent hydrocarbon reformer.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于操作燃料电池的系统和方法,包括使燃料与燃料电池内的氧化剂反应以产生电,以及包括蒸汽的反应产物。 燃料通过燃料电池进料,其中蒸汽的浓度在第一方向上通过燃料电池增加。 通过燃料电池的燃料流动的方向在满足条件时改变或反转,从而改变燃料电池中的蒸汽的浓度梯度并提供用于去除与燃料电池的碳沉积。 燃料流的这种反转也可以提供来自燃料电池的废气,其能够再生外部或相邻的烃重整器。

    FUEL CELL INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES, AND RELATED DEVICES AND PROCESSES
    18.
    发明申请
    FUEL CELL INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES, AND RELATED DEVICES AND PROCESSES 审中-公开
    燃料电池互连结构及相关设备和工艺

    公开(公告)号:US20090317705A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-24

    申请号:US12143188

    申请日:2008-06-20

    CPC classification number: H01M8/021 H01M8/0228 H01M2008/1293

    Abstract: A method for the formation of a diffusion barrier layer on a surface of at least one fuel cell interconnect structure is described. The interconnect structure is usually formed from ferritic stainless steel, and includes chromium. The method includes the step of coating an austenite phase-stabilizer on the interconnect surface, and then heating the coated surface. The heat treatment transforms the microstructure of the surface region of the interconnect, from a substantially ferritic body-centered cubic (BCC) phase to a substantially austenitic face-centered cubic (FCC) phase. The diffusion rate of chromium through the FCC phase is relatively low. Thus, the formation of a thick layer of chromium oxide can be minimized, leading to better fuel cell performance. Related fuel cells and fuel cell stacks are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 描述了在至少一个燃料电池互连结构的表面上形成扩散阻挡层的方法。 互连结构通常由铁素体不锈钢形成,并且包括铬。 该方法包括在互连表面上涂覆奥氏体相稳定剂,然后加热涂覆表面的步骤。 热处理将互连表面区域的微观结构从基本上是铁素体体心立方(BCC)相变换为基本上奥氏体的面心立方(FCC)相。 铬通过FCC相的扩散速率相对较低。 因此,可以最小化形成厚的氧化铬层,从而导致更好的燃料电池性能。 还公开了相关的燃料电池和燃料电池堆。

    CERAMIC ELECTROLYTE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FORMING; AND RELATED ARTICLES
    19.
    发明申请
    CERAMIC ELECTROLYTE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FORMING; AND RELATED ARTICLES 审中-公开
    陶瓷电解质结构及其形成方法 和相关文章

    公开(公告)号:US20080131750A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-05

    申请号:US11565236

    申请日:2006-11-30

    CPC classification number: H01M8/1246 Y02E60/525 Y02P70/56

    Abstract: A ceramic electrolyte is provided. The ceramic electrolyte has a microstructure, which comprises at least a first region comprising a plurality of microcracks having a first average microcrack length and a first average microcrack width, and a second region comprising a second average microcrack length and a second average microcrack width. The microstructure satisfies the criteria of (a) the first average microcrack length being different from the second average microcrack length; or (b) the first average microcrack width being different from the second average microcrack width. A solid oxide fuel cell comprising a ceramic electrolyte having such a microstructure is provided. A method of making a ceramic electrolyte is also described. The method includes the steps of: providing a ceramic electrolyte comprising a plurality of nano-dimensional microcracks; and closing a number of the nano-dimensional microcracks preferentially from one surface of the ceramic electrolyte, such that the ceramic electrolyte has at least one hermetic region and one compliant region.

    Abstract translation: 提供陶瓷电解质。 所述陶瓷电解质具有至少包括具有第一平均微裂纹长度和第一平均微裂纹宽度的多个微裂纹的第一区域和包含第二平均微裂纹长度和第二平均微裂纹宽度的第二区域的微结构。 微结构满足(a)第一平均微裂纹长度不同于第二平均微裂纹长度的标准; 或(b)第一平均微裂纹宽度不同于第二平均微裂纹宽度。 提供一种包含具有这种微结构的陶瓷电解质的固体氧化物燃料电池。 还描述了制备陶瓷电解质的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:提供包含多个纳米尺寸微裂纹的陶瓷电解质; 并且优选地从陶瓷电解质的一个表面封闭多个纳米尺寸微裂纹,使得陶瓷电解质具有至少一个密封区域和一个柔顺区域。

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