Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:gasoline
gptkbp:advances benefiting from technology advancements in materials and design
gptkbp:anode_reaction oxidation of hydrogen
gptkbp:application combined heat and power systems
gptkbp:architecture modular and compact design
gptkbp:average_temperature 150 to 200 degrees Celsius
gptkbp:benefits lower power density compared to other fuel cells
high tolerance to CO2
gptkbp:carbon_footprint low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels
gptkbp:cathode_reaction reduction of oxygen
gptkbp:commercial_viability increasing with advancements in technology
gptkbp:commercialization limited commercial availability
gptkbp:components includes fuel processor and power conditioning system
gptkbp:development 1970s
gptkbp:electrification used for distributed generation
gptkbp:electrolyte liquid phosphoric acid
gptkbp:emissions_standard low emissions
gptkbp:energy_conversion converts chemical energy to electrical energy
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuels
gptkbp:fuel_cell_efficiency higher than traditional combustion engines
gptkbp:fuel_cell_stack composed of multiple cells
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:hydrogen
high-temperature fuel cell
can operate on various hydrogen-rich fuels
gptkbp:funding receiving funding from government and private sectors
gptkbp:grid_position can be connected to the electrical grid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)
gptkbp:hydrogen_production can be integrated with hydrogen production systems
gptkbp:hydrogen_source can use natural gas reforming
gptkbp:integration with renewable energy sources
gptkbp:is_scalable scalable for various applications
gptkbp:lifespan up to 40,000 hours
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:market growing interest in renewable energy
gptkbp:marketed_as stationary power generation
available from several manufacturers
used in hospitals and data centers
gptkbp:notable_contributor gptkb:water
gptkbp:operational_use 40 to 50 percent
gptkbp:power_output up to 200 k W
gptkbp:power_source contributes to energy independence.
provides continuous energy output
gptkbp:price higher initial cost than conventional generators
gptkbp:reliability high reliability for continuous operation
gptkbp:research ongoing
gptkbp:research_focus improving efficiency and reducing costs
gptkbp:research_institutes developing advanced materials
gptkbp:safety considered safe for operation
gptkbp:sales expanding in the global market
gptkbp:stack_configuration modular
gptkbp:storage can be part of energy storage solutions
suitable for backup power applications
gptkbp:sustainability considered a sustainable technology
gptkbp:system_efficiency improved with heat recovery systems
gptkbp:uses phosphoric acid
gptkbp:waste_heat can utilize waste heat for additional energy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fuel_Cells
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5