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Title: Integral reactor system and method for fuel cells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1346009
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A reactor system is integrated internally within an anode-side cavity of a fuel cell. The reactor system is configured to convert higher hydrocarbons to smaller species while mitigating the lower production of solid carbon. The reactor system may incorporate one or more of a pre-reforming section, an anode exhaust gas recirculation device, and a reforming section.

Research Organization:
ACUMENTRICS SOFC CORPORATION, Westwood, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-03NT41838
Assignee:
ACUMENTRICS SOFC CORPORATION
Patent Number(s):
9,590,260
Application Number:
14/077,728
OSTI ID:
1346009
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Nov 12
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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