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*The largest disadvantage is the high operating temperature which results in longer start up times and mechanical/chemical compatibility issues. | *The largest disadvantage is the high operating temperature which results in longer start up times and mechanical/chemical compatibility issues. | ||
**'''The higher operating temperature make SOFCs suitable candidates for application with engines/power sources that reach a similar temperature, such as [[Internal Combustion Engines]] , especially if they use the same fuel such as [[CNG]] | **'''The higher operating temperature make SOFCs suitable candidates for application with engines/power sources that reach a similar temperature, such as [[Internal Combustion Engines]] , especially if they use the same fuel such as [[CNG]] | ||
= [[COTS]] Options= | |||
== [[WATT Fuel Cell]] == | |||
*A company making Propane and CNG fed SOFCs for Residential and RV Markets Primarily | |||
*LIMITED availability now, probably more widespread in 2025; factories are being ramped up | |||
== [[RedHawk Energy Systems]] == | |||
*A company making SOFC generators which seem marketed at remote electronics in infrastructure such as [[Grade Crossings]] etc | |||
=Internal Links= | =Internal Links= | ||
*[[Fuel Cell]] | *[[Fuel Cell]] | ||
*[[Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell]] / [[Solid Oxide Electrolysis]] (Essentially a SOFC, but in reverse) | |||
**Also see [[Reversible Fuel Cell]] | |||
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*[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181029130939.htm An article titled "Finally, a robust fuel cell that runs on methane at practical temperatures"] | *[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181029130939.htm An article titled "Finally, a robust fuel cell that runs on methane at practical temperatures"] | ||
[[Category: Bio-Petrochemistry]] [[Category:Energy]] | [[Category: Bio-Petrochemistry]] [[Category: Energy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:38, 17 December 2024
Basics
- A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is an electrochemical conversion device that produces electricity directly from oxidizing a fuel
- Fuel cells are characterized by their electrolyte material and, as the name implies, the SOFC has a solid oxide, or ceramic, electrolyte
- Advantages of this class of fuel cells include high efficiencies, long term stability, fuel flexibility, low emissions, and cost (cost is debatable, need more research on that bit?)
- The largest disadvantage is the high operating temperature which results in longer start up times and mechanical/chemical compatibility issues.
- The higher operating temperature make SOFCs suitable candidates for application with engines/power sources that reach a similar temperature, such as Internal Combustion Engines , especially if they use the same fuel such as CNG
COTS Options
WATT Fuel Cell
- A company making Propane and CNG fed SOFCs for Residential and RV Markets Primarily
- LIMITED availability now, probably more widespread in 2025; factories are being ramped up
RedHawk Energy Systems
- A company making SOFC generators which seem marketed at remote electronics in infrastructure such as Grade Crossings etc
Internal Links
- Fuel Cell
- Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell / Solid Oxide Electrolysis (Essentially a SOFC, but in reverse)
- Also see Reversible Fuel Cell