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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. The largest disadvantage is the high operating temperature which results in longer start up times and mechanical/chemical compatibility issues.
=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  
*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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_engine heat engine] energy recovery devices or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_heat_and_power combined heat and power], which further increases overall fuel efficiency.'''
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<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_oxide_fuel_cell</ref>
 
==See Also==
* Following '''Bloom Energy''' news: http://nextbigfuture.com/2010/02/following-bloom-energy-news.html
* Following '''Bloom Energy''' news: http://nextbigfuture.com/2010/02/following-bloom-energy-news.html
* Bloom Energy Box Revealed on CBS 60 Minutes: http://nextbigfuture.com/2010/02/bloom-energy-box-revealed-on-cbs-60.html
* Bloom Energy Box Revealed on CBS 60 Minutes: http://nextbigfuture.com/2010/02/bloom-energy-box-revealed-on-cbs-60.html


==References==
=External Links=
<references/>
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_oxide_fuel_cell The Wikipedia Page on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells]
 


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Revision as of 21:52, 3 March 2021

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
  • 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

Internal Links

External Links

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