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Title: Short protection device for stack of electrolytic cells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5274019

The present invention relates to a device for preventing the electrical shorting of a stack of electrolytic cells during an extended period of operation. The device has application to fuel cell and other electrolytic cell stacks operating in low or high temperature corrosive environments. It is of particular importance for use in a stack of fuel cells operating with molten metal carbonate electrolyte for the production of electric power. Also, the device may have application in similar technology involving stacks of electrolytic cells for electrolysis to decompose chemical compounds.

Research Organization:
United Technologies Corp., South Windsor, CT (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC21-79ET15440
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Application Number:
ON: DE85017727
OSTI ID:
5274019
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English