Westinghouse tubular SOFC technology
A summary of significant developments and accomplishments which have recently occurred throughout the tubular Solidi Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) program include: Demonstration that thousands of tubular solid oxide fuel cells can be fabricated with consistent and reproducible performance. Continuous operation of a 3 kWe tubular SOFC system for over six months at a customer`s test site. Demonstration of stable performance and lifetime in excess of 5,300 hours for a 3 kWe generator module, operating on desulfurized natural gas without external humidification. Demonstration of stable performance and life times in excess of 30,000 hours in multiple single cell tests. Design, construction and operation of a dedicated cell, module and generator Pre-Pilot Manufacturing Facility (PPMF). Successful 6,840 hour bundle tests of 50 cm. cells produced at the PPMF. Significant improvements in cell performance and life and marked reduction in cell degradation. Design, construction and successful operation of a 20 kWe tubular solid oxide fuel cell generator module. Design, construction, shipment and installation of 25 kWe (40 kWe peak power) field units.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (United States). Science and Technology Center
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC21-91MC28055
- OSTI ID:
- 10107095
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/MC/28055-93/C0138; CONF-921114-2; ON: DE93003482
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Fuel cell seminar,Tucson, AZ (United States),29 Nov - 2 Dec 1992; Other Information: PBD: [1992]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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