Patent ID: 6696187
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A method of generating power using a solid oxide fuel cell, the method comprising:locating the solid oxide fuel cell within a thermally insulating jacket such that the fuel cell is adjacent to a catalytic oxidation device and in a gas flow series connection with the catalytic oxidation device, and such that heating of the catalytic oxidation device results in heating of the fuel cell; delivering a mixture of air and fuel gas to a gas flow passageway such that the catalytic oxidation device is heated by oxidation of the fuel gas and resultant oxygen-depleted gas is delivered directly to the fuel cell; generating an electrical output as a result of combustion of the fuel gas in the fuel cell; and, injecting the fuel gas into a conduit connected to the gas flow passageway such that ambient air is drawn into the conduit and mixed with the fuel gas.