Develop and test fuel-cell-powered on-site integrated total-energy systems: Phase III, full-scale power plant development. 5th quarterly report, February-April, 1982

Technical Report · Wed Nov 03 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6867846

Kaufman, A; Johnson, G K

Satisfactory performance is reported for the first 12-cell sub-stack of the 5 kW rebuild using improved ABA reactant distribution plates. Construction and test results are described for the first full-sized single-cell test (0.33 m x 0.56 m). Test duration was 450 hours. Plans are outlined for construction and testing of two methanol reformer units based on commercially-available shell-and-tube heat exchangers. A 5 kW-equivalent precursor and a 50 kW-equivalent prototype will be built. Supporting design and single-tube experimental data are presented. Stack support efforts are summarized on corrosion currents of graphite materials and acid-management of single-cell test facilities. Comparative properties are summarized for the two methanol/steam reforming catalysts evaluated under Tak V (now completed): T2107RS and C70-2RS.

• Research Organization: Engelhard Corp., Edison, NJ (USA). Engelhard Industries Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AI01-80ET17088
• OSTI ID: 6867846
• Report Number(s): DOE/NASA-0241-5; NASA-CR-168020; ON: DE83005613
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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