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Load matched power generation system including a solid oxide fuel cell and a heat pump and an optional turbine

  • US 20030157386A1
  • Filed: 11/20/2002
  • Published: 08/21/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A power generation system, comprising:

  • a solid oxide fuel cell stack; and

    a heat pump;

    wherein;

    the solid oxide fuel cell stack is adapted to provide electrical power for a data center and to provide high temperature heat to the heat pump;

    the heat pump is adapted to receive the high temperature heat from the solid oxide fuel cell stack to cool the data center; and

    an electrical power load provided by the solid oxide fuel cell stack and a cooling load on the heat pump are matched to requirements of the data center.

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