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Manifold gasket accommodating differential movement of fuel cell stack

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OSTI ID:919884
A gasket for use in a fuel cell system having at least one externally manifolded fuel cell stack, for sealing the manifold edge and the stack face. In accordance with the present invention, the gasket accommodates differential movement between the stack and manifold by promoting slippage at interfaces between the gasket and the dielectric and between the gasket and the stack face.
Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV
Sponsoring Organization:
United States Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
FC21-95MC31184
Assignee:
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Danbury, CT); United States of America Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
7,294,427
Application Number:
11/022,977
OSTI ID:
919884
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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