Abstract: Disclosed herein are fuel reformers utilizing dew point plateau process control and methods of using the same. In one embodiment the fuel reformer can comprise a mixing zone capable of receiving a fuel mixture, a reforming zone disposed downstream from the mixing zone, an exhaust zone disposed downstream from the in operable communication with the reforming zone, a temperature sensor, and a system controller connected in operable communication with the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor can be disposed in fluid communication with the exhaust zone and capable of measuring a gas temperature of the gas stream, or in fluid communication with the mixing zone and capable of measuring a mixture temperature of the fuel mixture. The system controller can be capable of adjusting an operating variable of the fuel reformer and determining a dew point plateau temperature.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a reformer system can comprise an exhaust treatment device, a reformer disposed upstream of and in fluid communication with the exhaust treatment device, an oxygen storage device disposed upstream of and in fluid communication with the reformer, and a first fluid moving device disposed upstream of and in fluid communication with the oxygen storage device. In anther embodiment, a reformer system can comprise an exhaust treatment device, a reformer disposed upstream of and in fluid communication with the exhaust treatment device, a reformate storage device disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the reformer, and a fluid moving device disposed upstream of and in fluid communication with the reformate storage device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a source of power, comprising: a solid oxide fuel cell system and a thermo photovoltaic device. The solid oxide fuel cell system provides a first source of power, wherein the solid oxide fuel cell system produces heat waste when the solid oxide fuel cell is providing the first source of power. The thermo photovoltaic device provides a second source of power and the thermo photovoltaic device provides the second source of power from the heat waste of the solid oxide fuel cell system which is further heated by a combustor in order to provide the second source of power.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a source of power, comprising: a solid oxide fuel cell system and a thermionic device. The solid oxide fuel cell system provides a first source of power, wherein the solid oxide fuel cell system produces heat waste when the solid oxide fuel cell is providing the first source of power. The thermionic device for provides a second source of power, the thermionic device provides the second source of power from the heat waste which is provided to said thermionic device and an exhaust conduit provides fluid communication between an exhaust of the fuel cell system and a heat exchanger of the thermionic device.