Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for fuel cell utilizing hydrogen from reforming propane fuel include a propane fuel reformer, controlling operating parameters of O2/C ratio, pressure, and catalyst temperature, and a high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell (HT-PEMFC) controlling operating parameters of pressure and temperature. For mobile application, the system includes a 3D printed reformer for generation of hydrogen rich gas.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 24, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 14, 2020
Assignee:
Rochester Insitute of Technology
Inventors:
Michael Waller, Mark Walluk, Thomas Trabold, Michael Bradley