公开(公告)号：US11664519B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US16695368

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY ,  FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Keith E. Davis ,  Frank Hershkowitz ,  Lu Han ,  Clay R. Sutton ,  Paul J. Rubas

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/249

CPC classification number: H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04708 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M2250/10

Abstract: A module assembly is provided including a fuel cell stack assembly, a heat exchanger, and a housing enclosing the fuel cell stack assembly and the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to receive process gas from an external source and output said process gas to the fuel cell stack assembly, and configured to receive process gas from the fuel cell stack assembly and output said process gas. A fuel cell power plant is provided including a module assembly with a first end, a racking structure configured to hold the module assembly, balance of plant equipment, and ducting configured to provide fluid communication between the balance of plant equipment and the first end of the module assembly. The module assembly and the racking structure are configured such that the module assembly may be removed from the racking structure in a direction away from the first end of the module assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20210159534A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US16695368

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY ,  FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Keith E. Davis ,  Frank Hershkowitz ,  Lu Han ,  Clay R. Sutton ,  Paul J. Rubas

IPC: H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04701

Abstract: A module assembly is provided including a fuel cell stack assembly, a heat exchanger, and a housing enclosing the fuel cell stack assembly and the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to receive process gas from an external source and output said process gas to the fuel cell stack assembly, and configured to receive process gas from the fuel cell stack assembly and output said process gas. A fuel cell power plant is provided including a module assembly with a first end, a racking structure configured to hold the module assembly, balance of plant equipment, and ducting configured to provide fluid communication between the balance of plant equipment and the first end of the module assembly. The module assembly and the racking structure are configured such that the module assembly may be removed from the racking structure in a direction away from the first end of the module assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20200176793A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-04

申请号：US16695335

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY ,  FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Timothy A. Barckholtz ,  Jonathan Rosen ,  Carla S. Pereira ,  Rodrigo F. Blanco Gutierrez ,  Frank Hershkowitz ,  Carl A. Willman ,  Timothy C. Geary

IPC: H01M8/04537 ,  H01M8/0438 ,  H01M8/14

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating molten carbonate fuel cells to allow for periodic regeneration of the fuel cells while performing elevated CO2 capture. In some aspects, periodic regeneration can be achieved by shifting the location within the fuel cells where the highest density of alternative ion transport is occurring. Such a shift can result in a new location having a highest density of alternative ion transport, while the previous location can primarily transport carbonate ions. Additionally or alternately, periodic regeneration can be performed by modifying the input flows to the fuel cell and/or relaxing the operating conditions of the fuel cell to reduce or minimize the amount of alternative ion transport.

公开(公告)号：US10577243B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US15343778

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Matthew S. Ide ,  John F. Brody ,  Jianxin Wu ,  Joshua W. Allen ,  Frank Hershkowitz ,  Arsam Behkish ,  Anastasios I. Skoulidas

IPC: C01B3/40 ,  B01J23/10 ,  B01J23/46 ,  B01J23/63 ,  B01J35/04 ,  B01J35/10 ,  B01J37/02 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J38/02 ,  B01J23/89 ,  B01J8/04 ,  B01J23/83 ,  B01J35/00 ,  B01J37/00 ,  C01B3/46

Abstract: A reforming catalyst with improved surface area is provided by using high surface area alumina doped with a stabilizer metal as a catalyst support. The surface area of the catalyst can be higher than a typical reforming catalyst, and the surface area can also be maintained under high temperature operation. This can allow use of the catalyst for reforming in a higher temperature environment while maintaining a higher surface area, which can allow for improved dispersion and/or activity of an active metal such as rhodium on the catalyst support. The catalyst can be suitable for production of syngas from natural gas or other hydrocarbon-containing feeds.

公开(公告)号：US10283802B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-07

申请号：US15729000

申请日：2017-10-10

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Paul J. Berlowitz ,  Timothy Andrew Barckholtz ,  Frank Hershkowitz

IPC: H01M8/14 ,  C01B3/50 ,  C10G2/00 ,  C10K3/04 ,  F01K5/02 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  H01M8/2475

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for incorporating molten carbonate fuel cells into a heat recovery steam generation system (HRSG) for production of electrical power while also reducing or minimizing the amount of CO2 present in the flue gas exiting the HRSG. An optionally multi-layer screen or wall of molten carbonate fuel cells can be inserted into the HRSG so that the screen of molten carbonate fuel cells substantially fills the cross-sectional area. By using the walls of the HRSG and the screen of molten carbonate fuel cells to form a cathode input manifold, the overall amount of duct or flow passages associated with the MCFCs can be reduced.

公开(公告)号：US09735440B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14207711

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Paul J. Berlowitz ,  Timothy Andrew Barckholtz ,  Frank Hershkowitz ,  Kevin Taylor

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  F02C3/22 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04746 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/0637 ,  C21B15/00 ,  C04B7/36 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  H01M8/0662 ,  H01M8/04791 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  C01B3/50 ,  C07C29/151 ,  C10G2/00 ,  C07C1/04 ,  C10K3/04 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  C01B3/16 ,  C25B3/02 ,  C01B3/34 ,  C01B3/48 ,  C07C29/152 ,  F02C6/18 ,  H01M8/14

CPC classification number: H01M8/06 ,  C01B3/16 ,  C01B3/34 ,  C01B3/48 ,  C01B3/50 ,  C01B2203/00 ,  C01B2203/02 ,  C01B2203/0205 ,  C01B2203/0227 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0283 ,  C01B2203/04 ,  C01B2203/0405 ,  C01B2203/0415 ,  C01B2203/046 ,  C01B2203/0475 ,  C01B2203/0495 ,  C01B2203/061 ,  C01B2203/062 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/067 ,  C01B2203/068 ,  C01B2203/1205 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C01B2203/1247 ,  C01B2203/148 ,  C01B2203/84 ,  C01B2203/86 ,  C01C1/04 ,  C04B7/367 ,  C04B2290/20 ,  C07C1/0485 ,  C07C29/1518 ,  C07C29/152 ,  C10G2/32 ,  C10G2/332 ,  C10G2/34 ,  C10K3/04 ,  C21B15/00 ,  C21B2300/02 ,  C25B3/02 ,  F02C3/22 ,  F02C6/18 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/04761 ,  H01M8/04805 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/0618 ,  H01M8/0625 ,  H01M8/0631 ,  H01M8/0637 ,  H01M8/0662 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  H01M8/0687 ,  H01M8/14 ,  H01M8/141 ,  H01M8/145 ,  H01M2008/147 ,  H01M2250/10 ,  H01M2250/407 ,  H01M2300/0051 ,  Y02B90/14 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E20/185 ,  Y02E50/18 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/526 ,  Y02E60/563 ,  Y02E60/566 ,  Y02P10/132 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/13 ,  Y02P30/30 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process in various manners, including providing synthesis gas for use in producing hydrocarbonaceous carbons. Additionally, integration of molten carbonate fuel cells with a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process can facilitate further processing of vent streams or secondary product streams generated during the synthesis process.

公开(公告)号：US20160351931A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15236958

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Paul J. Berlowitz ,  Timothy A. Barckholtz ,  Frank Hershkowitz

IPC: H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/0662 ,  H01M8/04746 ,  F02C6/18 ,  C01B3/48 ,  C07C1/04 ,  C10G2/00 ,  C07C29/152 ,  H01M8/14 ,  H01M8/04791

Abstract: In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating a molten carbonate fuel cell, such as a fuel cell assembly, with increased production of syngas while also reducing or minimizing the amount of CO2 exiting the fuel cell in the cathode exhaust stream. This can allow for improved efficiency of syngas production while also generating electrical power.

Abstract translation: 在各个方面，提供了用于操作熔融碳酸盐燃料电池（例如燃料电池组件）的系统和方法，其中合成气的产量增加，同时还减少或最小化在阴极排气流中离开燃料电池的CO 2量。 这可以提高合成气生产的效率，同时也产生电力。

公开(公告)号：US20160310892A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15091856

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Thomas A. Badgwell ,  Frank Hershkowitz ,  Timothy A. Barckholtz ,  Paul J. Berlowitz

IPC: B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/96 ,  H01M8/14 ,  B01D53/86 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089

CPC classification number: B01D53/326 ,  B01D53/8671 ,  B01D53/965 ,  B01D2255/806 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2258/0283 ,  C10G9/20 ,  H01M8/04022 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/145 ,  H01M2008/147 ,  H01M2300/0051 ,  Y02E60/526

Abstract: In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for integrating molten carbonate fuel cells with a fired heater for production of electrical power while also reducing or minimizing the amount of CO2 present in the flue gas generated by the fired heater. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be integrated for use with fired heater so that at least a portion of the flue gas from fired heater flows through cathodes of the fuel cells and at least a portion of the cathode exhaust is returned to a convection section of the fired heater.

Abstract translation: 在各方面，提供了用于将熔融碳酸盐燃料电池与用于产生电力的燃烧加热器相结合的系统和方法，同时还减少或最小化由燃烧加热器产生的烟道气中存在的CO 2的量。 熔融碳酸盐燃料电池可以集成在一起用于燃烧加热器，使得来自燃烧加热器的废气的至少一部分流过燃料电池的阴极，并且至少一部分阴极排气返回到 燃烧加热器。

公开(公告)号：US09362580B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14207710

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Paul J. Berlowitz ,  Timothy Andrew Barckholtz ,  Anita S. Lee ,  Frank Hershkowitz

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  F02C3/22 ,  H01M8/04 ,  C21B15/00 ,  C04B7/36 ,  C01B3/50 ,  C07C29/151 ,  C10G2/00 ,  C07C1/04 ,  C10K3/04 ,  C01B3/16 ,  C25B3/02 ,  C01B3/34 ,  H01M8/14

CPC classification number: H01M8/06 ,  C01B3/16 ,  C01B3/34 ,  C01B3/48 ,  C01B3/50 ,  C01B2203/00 ,  C01B2203/02 ,  C01B2203/0205 ,  C01B2203/0227 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0283 ,  C01B2203/04 ,  C01B2203/0405 ,  C01B2203/0415 ,  C01B2203/046 ,  C01B2203/0475 ,  C01B2203/0495 ,  C01B2203/061 ,  C01B2203/062 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/067 ,  C01B2203/068 ,  C01B2203/1205 ,  C01B2203/1241 ,  C01B2203/1247 ,  C01B2203/148 ,  C01B2203/84 ,  C01B2203/86 ,  C01C1/04 ,  C04B7/367 ,  C04B2290/20 ,  C07C1/0485 ,  C07C29/1518 ,  C07C29/152 ,  C10G2/32 ,  C10G2/332 ,  C10G2/34 ,  C10K3/04 ,  C21B15/00 ,  C21B2300/02 ,  C25B3/02 ,  F02C3/22 ,  F02C6/18 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/04761 ,  H01M8/04805 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/0618 ,  H01M8/0625 ,  H01M8/0631 ,  H01M8/0637 ,  H01M8/0662 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  H01M8/0687 ,  H01M8/14 ,  H01M8/141 ,  H01M8/145 ,  H01M2008/147 ,  H01M2250/10 ,  H01M2250/407 ,  H01M2300/0051 ,  Y02B90/14 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E20/185 ,  Y02E50/18 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/526 ,  Y02E60/563 ,  Y02E60/566 ,  Y02P10/132 ,  Y02P20/129 ,  Y02P20/13 ,  Y02P30/30 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: In various aspects, systems and methods are provided for operating molten carbonate fuel cells in a refinery setting. The molten carbonate fuel cells can be used to provide hydrogen to various refinery processes, including providing hydrogen in place of using a carbon-based fuel for various combustion reactions. In a further aspect, CO2-containing streams generated by refinery processes can also be used as input streams to the molten carbonate fuel cells.

Abstract translation: 在各个方面，提供了用于在精炼设备中操作熔融碳酸盐燃料电池的系统和方法。 熔融碳酸盐燃料电池可用于向各种炼油工艺提供氢气，包括提供氢气代替使用碳基燃料进行各种燃烧反应。 在另一方面，通过炼油工艺产生的含CO 2的流也可以用作到熔融碳酸盐燃料电池的输入流。

公开(公告)号：US20220255095A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-11

申请号：US17173786

申请日：2021-02-11

Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY ,  FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Christopher Howard ,  Brandon J. O'Neill ,  Paul J. Rubas ,  Frank Hershkowitz ,  Lu Han ,  Lawrence J. Novacco ,  Frank J. Dobek ,  Keith David ,  Brian Bullecks

IPC: H01M8/04082 ,  H01M8/244 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/04089

Abstract: Molten carbonate fuel cell configurations are provided that allow for introduction of an anode input gas flow on a side of the fuel cell that is adjacent to the entry side for the cathode input gas flow while allowing the anode and cathode to operate under co-current flow and/or counter-current flow conditions. It has been discovered that improved flow properties can be achieved within the anode or cathode during co-current flow or counter-current flow operation by diverting the input flow for the anode or cathode into an extended edge seal region (in an extended edge seal chamber) adjacent to the active area of the anode or cathode, and then using a baffle to provide sufficient pressure drop for even flow distribution of the anode input flow across the anode or cathode input flow across the cathode. A second baffle can be used to create a pressure drop as the anode output flow or cathode output flow exits from the active area into a second extended edge seal region (in a second extended edge seal chamber) prior to leaving the fuel cell.