Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Company
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fuel_Cells
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gptkbp:acidity |
liquid phosphoric acid
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gptkbp:application |
combined heat and power systems
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gptkbp:architectural_style |
modular and compact design
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gptkbp:average_temperature |
150 to 200 degrees Celsius
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gptkbp:benefits |
high tolerance to C O2
lower power density compared to other fuel cells |
gptkbp:developer |
1970s
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gptkbp:electrification |
used for distributed generation
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gptkbp:electronegativity |
reduction of oxygen
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gptkbp:emissions_standard |
low emissions
low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels |
gptkbp:environmental_impact |
minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuels
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
higher than traditional combustion engines
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gptkbp:fuel_type |
gptkb:hydrogen
composed of multiple cells high-temperature fuel cell can operate on various hydrogen-rich fuels |
gptkbp:game_components |
includes fuel processor and power conditioning system
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC)
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gptkbp:innovation |
benefiting from technology advancements in materials and design
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gptkbp:integrates_with |
with renewable energy sources
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gptkbp:is_a |
oxidation of hydrogen
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gptkbp:is_scalable |
scalable for various applications
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gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 40,000 hours
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gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular maintenance
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gptkbp:market |
growing interest in renewable energy
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gptkbp:marketed_as |
stationary power generation
available from several manufacturers increasing with advancements in technology limited commercial availability used in hospitals and data centers |
gptkbp:notable_recipients |
gptkb:item
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gptkbp:operational_area |
40 to 50 percent
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gptkbp:performance |
improved with heat recovery systems
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gptkbp:position |
can be connected to the electrical grid
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gptkbp:power_output |
contributes to energy independence.
up to 200 k W provides continuous energy output |
gptkbp:price |
higher initial cost than conventional generators
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gptkbp:produced_by |
can be integrated with hydrogen production systems
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gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
receiving funding from government and private sectors
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gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability for continuous operation
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gptkbp:research |
ongoing
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gptkbp:research_areas |
developing advanced materials
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gptkbp:research_focus |
improving efficiency and reducing costs
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gptkbp:safety_features |
considered safe for operation
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gptkbp:sales |
expanding in the global market
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gptkbp:storage |
can be part of energy storage solutions
suitable for backup power applications |
gptkbp:surface |
modular
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gptkbp:sustainability |
considered a sustainable technology
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gptkbp:thermal_design_power |
can utilize waste heat for additional energy
converts chemical energy to electrical energy |
gptkbp:uses |
phosphoric acid
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gptkbp:water_source |
can use natural gas reforming
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