Abstract: A modular arrangement for stacks of ion conducting electrolyte elements includes a plurality of solid state ion conducting electrolyte elements spaced apart and arranged into stacks and the stacks further arranged at regular intervals around a central plenum. A plurality of gas flow passageways are disposed in the spaces between the electrolyte elements to enable reactant gases to circulate between the elements. A pair of manifold plates are disposed on either side of the electrolyte elements and sandwich the elements therebetween.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 20, 1992
Date of Patent:
March 29, 1994
Assignee:
Cerramatec, Inc.
Inventors:
Ashok C. Khandkar, Singaravelu Elangovan, Joseph J. Hartvigsen