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Integrated solid oxide fuel cell and fuel processor

  • US 8,241,801 B2
  • Filed: 08/14/2006
  • Issued: 08/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fuel cell system comprising:

  • a fuel cell; and

    a reformer connected to the fuel cell to direct an anode inlet gas flow thereto and arranged adjacent to the fuel cell to receive radiant heat energy therefrom, the reformer comprising a plurality of flattened tubes to direct the anode inlet gas through the fuel cell, wherein the tubes extend parallel to each other and are arranged in an annular array, the annular array being surrounded by the fuel cell.

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