Ceres Power has been granted a patent for a fuel cell system that includes a reformer and at least one intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell stack. The system efficiently controls the temperature of the cathode and anode inlets, enhancing overall performance. GlobalData’s report on Ceres Power gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Fuel cell system with reformer for hydrocarbon fuel
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12003007B2) discloses a fuel cell system that includes a fuel cell stack with an intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell and a reformer for converting hydrocarbon fuel to reformate. The system is equipped with a controller to manage the flow paths of gases, including anode inlet gas, anode off-gas, cathode inlet gas, and cathode off-gas. The system features heat exchangers to regulate gas temperatures, with the reformer heat exchanger heating the anode inlet gas from the relatively high temperature cathode inlet gas to a specific temperature. The controller controls the mixing of low temperature oxidant with high temperature cathode inlet gas to maintain desired temperatures at the cathode inlet and anode inlet.
Furthermore, the patent details various configurations and methods for optimizing the fuel cell system's operation. These include controlling the mixing of oxidant at different points in the system to adjust temperatures, utilizing a hot bypass for cathode gas to elevate temperatures, and incorporating tail-gas burner control for efficient fuel supply. The system aims to achieve specific temperature ranges at the cathode and anode in steady-state operation, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. By carefully managing gas flow paths and temperatures, the patented system offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing the operation of fuel cell technology, particularly solid oxide fuel cells operating at intermediate temperatures.
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