Develop and Test Fuel-Cell-Powered on-Site Integrated Total-Energy Systems: Phase III, Full-Scale Power-Plant Development. Second Quarterly Report, May-July 1981

摘要

A schematic and physical layout is given for the 5 kW integrated system, and the status of individual components is described. The results of using a one-dimensional mathematical model of the 5 kW reformer are presented. Plans for a single-tube reformer test unit for the acquisition of temperature profile data are described. Tentative specifications for a 50 kW dc-to-ac inverter are listed. Performance data are given on two 3-cell stacks incorporating semi-automatic acid replenishment systems and improved electrocatalysts. A qualification test on methanol/steam reforming catalyst T2107RS is reported, including a portion in which the catalyst was deliberately poisoned with 800 ppM ethanol in the feed.