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  • Number 298  |
  • October 26, 2009

NETL Conducts SOFC Testing at PSDF Facility

The National Energy Technology Laboratory completed field deployment of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) test system operated on partially cleaned coal syngas at the NCCC/PSDF facility in Wilsonville, Ala. The 450-hour test operated 12 SOFC specimen in parallel at power densities ranging from 100 to 250 mW/cm2.  At test conclusion, over 4,500 cell-hours of data were collected and more than 1 kilowatt of total power was produced. The test represents the longest duration continuous SOFC test conducted using direct coal syngas as fuel. Test results will be used to support design of cleanup systems in integrated gasification/fuel cell applications.

[Linda Morton, 304.285.4543,
Linda.morton@netl.doe.gov]