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Fuel cell system with integrated fuel processor

  • US 20070122667A1
  • Filed: 11/28/2005
  • Published: 05/31/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for powering a marine vessel with a fuel cell, the marine vessel including an electric propulsion mechanism, the system comprising:

  • a. an auto thermal reactor adapted to receive a fuel source and to convert the fuel source into a mixture including hydrogen and one or more other components;

    b. a water-gas shift reactor coupled to the auto thermal reactor and adapted to concentrate the hydrogen from the one or more other components;

    c. an oxygen membrane separator to concentrate oxygen from an oxygen source and reduce the concentration of nitrogen in the fuel processor system;

    d. a hydrogen membrane separator to concentrate and purify the hydrogen produced in the auto thermal reactor and the water-gas shift reactor; and

    e. a fuel cell arranged to receive the hydrogen and the oxygen and generate electricity therefrom, wherein the fuel cell is couplable to the electric propulsion mechanism of the marine vessel.

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