SG11202005411XA - Stackable fuel cell generator arrangement with common inlet and common outlet plenums - Google Patents

Stackable fuel cell generator arrangement with common inlet and common outlet plenums

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SG11202005411XA
SG11202005411XA SG11202005411XA SG11202005411XA SG11202005411XA SG 11202005411X A SG11202005411X A SG 11202005411XA SG 11202005411X A SG11202005411X A SG 11202005411XA SG 11202005411X A SG11202005411X A SG 11202005411XA SG 11202005411X A SG11202005411X A SG 11202005411XA
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common
fuel cell
cell generator
generator arrangement
outlet plenums
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SG11202005411XA
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Arne Ballantine
Jessica Mahler
Ross Parker
Gilbert Richards
Barry Sharpe
Sean Dunn
Santi Lara
John O'TOOLE
David Trevisan
Carl Cottuli
David Weingaertner
Daniel Baynes
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Bloom Energy Corp
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    • H01M8/24—Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells
    • H01M8/2465—Details of groupings of fuel cells
    • H01M8/2484—Details of groupings of fuel cells characterised by external manifolds
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    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
    • H01M50/204—Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
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    • H01M8/06—Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
    • H01M8/0662—Treatment of gaseous reactants or gaseous residues, e.g. cleaning
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    • H01M8/241—Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells with solid or matrix-supported electrolytes
    • H01M8/2425—High-temperature cells with solid electrolytes
    • H01M8/2428—Grouping by arranging unit cells on a surface of any form, e.g. planar or tubular
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    • H01M8/2465—Details of groupings of fuel cells
    • H01M8/247—Arrangements for tightening a stack, for accommodation of a stack in a tank or for assembling different tanks
    • H01M8/2475—Enclosures, casings or containers of fuel cell stacks
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    • H01M2220/00—Batteries for particular applications
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    • H01M2250/00—Fuel cells for particular applications; Specific features of fuel cell system
    • H01M2250/40—Combination of fuel cells with other energy production systems
    • H01M2250/407—Combination of fuel cells with mechanical energy generators
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    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
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    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
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