Title :
Operating characteristics of a molten-electrolyte fuel cell on hydrocarbon and hydrocarbon-derived fuels
Author :
Peattie, C.G. ; Trachtenberg, I. ; Truitt, J.K. ; Barbee, B.H. ; Haefling, J.F. ; Hooper, T. ; Kreiselmaier, K.W. ; Whit, A.H.
Author_Institution :
Texas Instruments Incorporated, Dallas, Texas
Abstract :
A brief review is given of fuel cell principles and types. Performance of a molten-electrolyte fuel cell at 600° C on hydrocarbon-derived fuels is then discussed. Air is used at the other electrode. Propane reformate fuel produces about 80% of the power obtained with hydrogen. A one to one mole mixture of water and methyl alcohol is also a satisfactory cell fuel. Performance of fuel cell batteries is also discussed.
Keywords :
Diodes; Electrodes; Electrons; Fuel cells; Hydrocarbons; Instruments; Power generation; Solar heating; Solar power generation; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1962 International
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1962.187305
