Molten carbonate fuel cell improvements

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5015883

Blurton, K F; Marianowski, L G

A molten carbonate fuel cell integrated with a coal gasification power plant is one of the most promising coal-using technologies because of its high efficiency, acceptable cost, and environmental acceptability. However, for the molten carbonate system to achieve these goals, continued developmental work is required which must take account of the operating conditions of the application. Progress made in improving cell performance and life, evaluating the effect of contaminants on cell performance, design of multi-cell stack, and identifying alternate electrolyte compositions is discussed. The status of research on other major areas is also discussed.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-78ET11276
• OSTI ID: 5015883
• Report Number(s): CONF-800917-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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30 DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
300501* -- Fuel Cells-- Design & Development
ANODES
CATHODES
COAL FUEL CELLS
COAL GASIFICATION
COAL GASIFICATION PLANTS
COMBINED-CYCLE POWER PLANTS
CONTAMINATION
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRODES
ELECTROLYTES
FLUIDS
FUEL CELL POWER PLANTS
FUEL CELLS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GASIFICATION
HIGH-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLS
IMPURITIES
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MATERIALS
MATRIX MATERIALS
MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELLS
PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POLARIZATION
POWER PLANTS
PURIFICATION
SERVICE LIFE
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
THERMAL CYCLING
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES