Abstract
Internal partial oxidation reforming of butane and steam reforming of ethanol were investigated using microtubular solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) supported on nickel-gadolinia doped ceria (Ni-GDC) anode for portable power sources in an emergency situation and mobilities such as vehicles, robots and drones. At oxygen/carbon (O/C) ratio of 1.0, the Ni-GDC anode deteriorated for 28 h by internal partial oxidation of butane at 650 oC. Furthermore, power generation was also impossible after 8 and 79 h at steam/carbon (S/C) ratios of 1.0 and 1.5, respectively, by internal steam reforming of ethanol. Power can be generated over a period of more than 100 h at O/C = 1.5 in butane and at S/C = 2.0 in ethanol. We successfully demonstrated a prototype 100 W-scale portable SOFC system fueled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
