Solid polymer electrolyte water electrolysis technology development for large-scale hydrogen production. Final report, October 1977-November 1981. [2. 5 ft/sup 2/ cell-size modules]
This final report covers those portions of the General Electric Electrolyte Bulk Hydrogen Water Electrolysis Development Program which was sponsored by the Department of Energy from October 1977 through December 1981 under Contract No. DE-AC02-78ET26202. The major DOE-sponsored tasks involved the design and development of 2.5 ft/sup 2/ cell-size electrolysis modules and the design and development of prototype 50 kW and 200 kW systems. The results of the performance evaluations of forty-six modules including sealing and operation within and outside the normal operating envelope is discussed. Early process development of cells with 10 ft/sup 2/ active areas is described. The results of a techno/economic study of the sensitivity of the cost of generated hydrogen to various design and operational parameters is presented. The overall development program is continuing under other sponsorship.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., Wilmington, MA (USA). Aircraft Equipment Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-78ET26202
- OSTI ID:
- 5518633
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ET/26202-1; ON: DE82010876
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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