Liquid-hydrocarbon internal reforming in catalyst-assisted SOFCs

Ilwon Kim*, Manoj R. Pillai, Scott A. Barnett

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Abstract

Direct internal reforming of hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline and diesel has been problematic due to coking on Ni-based SOFC anodes. This paper describes stable direct internal reforming SOFCs (Ni-YSZ/YSZ/LSM-YSZ) using anode reforming catalysts. Button cells were tested with a separate catalyst piece placed against the anode. Button cell power densities of ∼0.5W/cm 2 at ∼800°C have been demonstrated with n-dodecane and n-tridecane mixed with H2O-CO2-air. Life tests with n-dodecane showed stable operation for > 140 h. Flattened-tube segmented-in-series modules with 14 cells on each side were tested with a catalyst layer coating on the fuel side of the zirconia support tube. For iso-octane mixed with either air or H2O-CO2-air, a stable maximum power density of ∼ 0.6W/cm2 was obtained at ∼ 800°C.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - 10th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC-X
Pages815-822
Number of pages8
Edition1 PART 1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event10th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC-X - , Japan
Duration: Jun 3 2007Jun 8 2007

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number1 PART 1
Volume7
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Other

Other10th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC-X
Country/TerritoryJapan
Period6/3/076/8/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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