Patent ID: 7396442

Claim:
An ionically conductive ceramic element comprising: a central unit having a first end and a second end; the central unit composed of a plurality of integrated manifold and tube (IMAT) modules being joined end to end along a central axis; each IMAT module having at least one tube support portion on having first and second surfaces and a plurality of tube portions extending from said first surface, said tube portions each having a closed end and an open end, said second surface being at least partially open to the atmosphere, said open ends of said plurality of tube portions being open to the atmosphere through said second surface; and, an interior space formed in the interior of the IMAT module for collecting a desired product gas; and, a “T” shaped product output tube being operably joined and forming a monolithic structure with the first end of the central unit for transporting the desired product gas collected in the interior space of the connected IMAT modules and resisting vibration.