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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_oxide_fuel_cell The Wikipedia Page on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_oxide_fuel_cell The Wikipedia Page on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells] | ||
* | *[http://nextbigfuture.com/2010/02/following-bloom-energy-news.html An article titled "Following Bloom Energy News"] | ||
* | *[http://nextbigfuture.com/2010/02/bloom-energy-box-revealed-on-cbs-60.html A Segment CBS' "60 Minutes" discussing The Bloom Energy Box] | ||
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Revision as of 00:53, 4 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 (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