Development of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) automotive auxiliary power unit (APU) fueled by gasoline
[en] This paper describes the design and the development progress of a 3 to 5 auxiliary power unit (APU) based on a gasoline fueled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). This fuel cell was supplied reformate gas (reactant) by a partial oxidation (POx) catalytic reformer utilizing liquid gasoline and designed by Delphi Automotive Systems. This reformate gas consists mainly of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and nitrogen and was fed directly in to the SOFC stack without any additional fuel reformer processing. The SOFC stack was developed by Global Thermoelectric and operates around 700oC. This automotive APU produces power to support future 42 volt vehicle electrical architectures and loads. The balance of the APU, designed by Delphi Automotive Systems, employs a packaging and insulation design to facilitate installation and operation on-board automobiles. (author)
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Bose, T.K.; Benard, P. (eds.); 832 p; ISBN 0-9696869-5-1; 
; May 2000; p. 694-702; 10. Canadian Hydrogen Conference; Quebec, Quebec (Canada); 28-31 May 2000; Available from Institut de recherche sur l'hydrogene, Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, P.O. Box 500, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, G9A 5H7; 6 refs., 1 tab., 6 figs.
; May 2000; p. 694-702; 10. Canadian Hydrogen Conference; Quebec, Quebec (Canada); 28-31 May 2000; Available from Institut de recherche sur l'hydrogene, Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres, P.O. Box 500, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, G9A 5H7; 6 refs., 1 tab., 6 figs.