Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080199744 | Hydrogen generating apparatus, fuel cell power generation system, method of controlling hydrogen generating quantity and recorded medium recorded program performing the same - The present invention discloses a hydrogen generating apparatus that is capable of controlling the amount of hydrogen generation. The hydrogen generating apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention has an electrolyzer, which is filled with an aqueous electrolyte solution containing hydrogen ions, a first electrode, which is accommodated in the electrolyzer, is submerged in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and generates electrons, a second electrode, which is accommodated in the electrolyzer, is submerged in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and receives the electrons to generate hydrogen, a switch, which is located between the first electrode and the second electrode, a flow rate meter, which measures an amount of hydrogen generation in the second electrode, and a switch controller, which receives a set value, compares the amount of hydrogen generation measured by the flow rate meter with the set value, and controls an on/off status of the switch. The amount of hydrogen generation can be controlled by use of on/off time and/or on/of frequency of the switch. | 08-21-2008 |
20080210553 | Hydrogen generator having a porous electrode plate - There is provided a hydrogen generator having a porous electrode plate. The hydrogen generator including: an electrolytic bath having an electrolyte of a predetermined amount filled therein; a cover hermetically covering an open top of the electrolytic bath and having at least one hydrogen outlet; an electrode part fixed to the cover and having a porous structure formed on a body portion thereof to allow the electrolyte of the electrolytic bath to pass freely there through, the body portion of the electrode part immersed in the electrolytic bath; and a power supply supplying current to the electrode part. | 09-04-2008 |
20080213642 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell power generation system controlling amount of hydrogen generation - Hydrogen generating apparatus that is capable of controlling the amount of hydrogen generation. The hydrogen generating apparatus has an electrolyzer, a first electrode, a second electrode, a switch, which is located between the first electrode and the second electrode, a flow rate meter, which measures an amount of hydrogen generation in the second electrode, and a switch controller, which receives a set value, compares the amount of hydrogen generation measured by the flow rate meter with the set value, and controls an on/off status of the switch. The amount of hydrogen generation can be controlled by use of on/off time and/or on/of frequency of the switch. | 09-04-2008 |
20080226954 | Hydrogen generating apparatus, fuel cell power generation system, method of controlling hydrogen generating quantity and recorded medium recorded program performing the same - The present invention discloses a hydrogen generating apparatus that is capable of controlling the amount of hydrogen generation. The hydrogen generating apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention has an electrolyzer, which is filled with an aqueous electrolyte solution containing hydrogen ions, a first electrode, which is accommodated in the electrolyzer, is submerged in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and generates electrons, a second electrode, which is accommodated in the electrolyzer, is submerged in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and receives the electrons to generate hydrogen, a variable resistance, which is located between the first electrode and the second electrode, a flow rate meter, which measures an amount of hydrogen generation in the second electrode, and a variable resistance controller, which receives a set value, compares the amount of hydrogen generation measured by the flow rate meter with the set value, and controls a resistance value of the variable resistance. The amount of hydrogen generation can be controlled by use of variable resistance. | 09-18-2008 |
20080265875 | Fluid production computation apparatus using electromagnetic induction theory and fluid producing apparatus capable of computing fluid production - A fluid production computation apparatus using the electromagnetic induction theory is disclosed. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the fluid production computation apparatus includes a line through which a current flows according to fluid production; a magnetic sensor, measuring magnetism induced by the current; and a fluid production computation unit, computing the fluid production through magnetism measured by the magnetic sensor. The conventional flow measurement apparatus measures the flow by measuring a current or a voltage induced by magnetism formed by a fluid or by using a fluid measurement sensor. However, with the present invention, an apparatus can be miniaturized and the measurement can be precisely performed by measuring a magnetic field induced by a current flowing according to fluid production. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268306 | Hydrogen generating apparatus fuel cell power generation system - A hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system are disclosed. The hydrogen generating apparatus may include: an electrolyte bath, which contains an electrolyte solution; a first electrode, which is coupled to one side within the electrolyte bath, and which is configured to generate electrons; and a second electrode, which is coupled to the one side within the electrolyte bath with a predetermined distance from the first electrode, and which is configured to generate hydrogen using the electrons and the electrolyte solution. The apparatus can be structured to have electrodes and conductive coating layers secured to the inside of the electrolyte bath, to reduce resistance between the electrodes and an external circuit and facilitate the movement of electrons. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268307 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell power generation system - A hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system are disclosed. The hydrogen generating apparatus may include an electrolyte bath, which contains an electrolyte solution; a first electrode, which is stacked on a surface inside the electrolyte bath, and which generates electrons; a moisture absorption layer, which is stacked on the first electrode, and which absorbs moisture from the electrolyte solution; and a second electrode, which is stacked on the moisture absorption layer, and which generates hydrogen using the electrons and the electrolyte solution. With this apparatus, the electrodes can be formed as thin films, whereby the number of electrodes can be increased and -the gaps between electrodes can be decreased, to increase the amount of hydrogen generation. Also, the flow of electrons can be controlled, using a control unit, in accordance to the amount of hydrogen or amount of electrical power required by the fuel cell. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268310 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell system using the same - The hydrogen generating apparatus of the present invention includes an electrolyzer filled with an aqueous electrolyte solution containing ammonium chloride; a first metal electrode that is disposed in the electrolyzer, is immersed in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and generates electrons; and a second metal electrode that is disposed in the electrolyzer, is immersed in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and generates hydrogen gas by receiving the electrons. The hydrogen generating apparatus according to the present invention can increase hydrogen generation time and an amount of hydrogen generation. | 10-30-2008 |
20080318095 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell power generation system - A hydrogen generating apparatus is disclosed, which can provide a constant amount of hydrogen regardless of its orientation. The hydrogen generating apparatus can include an electrolyte bath, which contains an electrolyte solution; a free-moving first electrode, which is positioned inside the electrolyte bath, and which generates electrons; a free-moving second electrode, which is positioned inside the electrolyte bath, and which receives the electrons to generate hydrogen; a spacer positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a control unit, which is connected with the first electrode and the second electrode, to control an amount of electrons traveling from the first electrode to the second electrode. | 12-25-2008 |
20080318104 | Electrolyte solution for hydrogen generating apparatus and hydrogen generating apparatus comprising the same - The invention provides an electrolyte solution for hydrogen generating apparatus including water; at least one ionizing compound; and at least one chelating agent. The electrolyte solution for hydrogen generating apparatus according to the invention can increase hydrogen generation time and an amount of hydrogen generation by controlling hydrogen generation rate and by reducing an amount of metal hydroxide generation. | 12-25-2008 |
20090011297 | Metal composite electrode for a hydrogen generating apparatus - A metal composite electrode for a hydrogen generating apparatus and a hydrogen generating apparatus including the metal composite electrode are disclosed, where the metal composite electrode includes a metal and a metal hydride. The metal composite electrode used in a hydrogen generating apparatus can be utilized to increase the amount and duration of hydrogen generation. | 01-08-2009 |
20090061268 | Hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell power generation system - A hydrogen generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention may include an electrolyte bath, which contains an electrolyte solution, and in an inside surface of which a first groove and a second groove are formed; a first electrode, which is coupled to the first groove with a predetermined distance from either end of the surface of the electrolyte bath, and which is configured to generate electrons; and a second electrode, which is coupled to the second groove with a predetermined distance from either end of the surface of the electrolyte bath, and which is configured to generate hydrogen using the electrons and the electrolyte solution. By using this hydrogen generating apparatus, the volume for holding the fuel can be increased, the gaps between electrodes can be reduced, and the circulation of water can be facilitated to increase the duration of the reactions. | 03-05-2009 |
20090075132 | Reactor cover and hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell power generation system having the same - A reactor cover, and a hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system having the reactor cover are disclosed. The reactor cover includes a base panel; a control unit, which is coupled to one side of the base panel, and which regulates a reaction for generating the hydrogen; a circuit pattern buried in the base panel in electrical connection with the control unit; and an electrode pad formed on the other side of the base panel in electrical connection with the circuit pattern. In the reactor cover, the base panel and the control unit may be integrated, to eliminate unnecessary wiring, prevent short-circuiting, and consequently provide a reactor cover that can be fabricated and used more easily. | 03-19-2009 |
20090075137 | Filter, hydrogen generator and fuel cell power generation system having the same - A filter, and a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell power generation system having the filter, are disclosed. The filter includes a frame, in which an opening is formed each in two sides; a cover, which is coupled to the opening, and in which at least one hole is formed to allow the gas to pass; and a desiccant, which is filled inside the frame, and which absorbs the moisture. By using such a filter, the backflow of the electrolyte solution, which may occur while generating hydrogen, can be prevented, by passing the hydrogen through a desiccant filled inside a frame, to consequently increase the hydrogen generating efficiency of the hydrogen generator. | 03-19-2009 |
20090078567 | Method of connecting electrodes and hydrogen generating apparatus using the same - A method of connecting electrodes in a hydrogen generating apparatus and a hydrogen generating apparatus using this method are disclosed. The method of connecting the electrodes of a hydrogen generating apparatus may include: depositing a first terminal layer onto one side of a first electrode, which is configured to generate electrons; attaching one side of a wire onto the first terminal layer; depositing a second terminal layer onto one side of a second electrode, which is configured to receive the electrons and generate hydrogen; and attaching the other side of the wire onto the second terminal layer. Using this method, the resistance between electrodes can be reduced to increase the flow rate of hydrogen, and the distance between the electrodes can be minimized to reduce the volume of the hydrogen generating apparatus. | 03-26-2009 |
20090087706 | Fuel cell power generation system - A fuel cell power generation system that includes: a hydrogen generating apparatus which generates hydrogen; a fuel electrode, of which a portion is coupled to the hydrogen generating apparatus so as to receive the hydrogen and dissociate the hydrogen into hydrogen ions and electrons, and in which a fuel channel is formed that has one side open; a membrane, stacked over the fuel electrode such that the membrane covers the open side of the fuel channel; an air electrode, which is coupled to the membrane, and which receives the hydrogen ions from the fuel electrode through the membrane; and a pressure sensor, which is formed on the portion of the fuel electrode, and which measures a pressure inside the fuel channel and regulates a quantity of hydrogen supplied to the fuel electrode. With this system, the flow rate of hydrogen can be regulated in a simple manner. | 04-02-2009 |
20090130506 | Apparatus for generating hydrogen and fuel cell power generation system having the same - An apparatus for generating hydrogen and a fuel cell power generation system equipped with the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus can include an electrolyte bath containing the electrolyte solution, an anode positioned inside the electrolyte bath and configured to generate electrons, a cathode positioned inside the electrolyte bath and configured to receive the electrons from the anode to generate hydrogen, and a supplementary device configured to increase an amount of the hydrogen generated. The apparatus can be utilized to increase the amount of hydrogen generation at initial operation and reduce the time required to reach steady state. | 05-21-2009 |
20090263692 | ELECTRODE CARTRIDGE, HYDROGEN GENERATING APPARATUS AND FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - An electrode cartridge, a hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system equipped with the electrode cartridge and hydrogen generating apparatus are disclosed. The electrode cartridge can include an anode configured to generate electrons in an electrolyte solution, a cathode configured to generate hydrogen from the electrolyte solution by receiving the electrons at the anode, a liquid-gas separation membrane, which is disposed to surround the anode and the cathode, configured to separate the hydrogen from the electrolyte solution and discharge the hydrogen to the outside, and a support configured to support the liquid-gas separation membrane for preventing an expansion of the liquid-gas separation membrane. The electrode cartridge of the present invention can prevent an effect of electrolyte solution flowing backwards when generating hydrogen as well as an effect of electrolyte solution leak when moving. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263693 | HYDROGEN GENERATING APPARATUS AND FUEL CELL GENERATION SYSTEM - A hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system having the hydrogen generating apparatus are disclosed. The hydrogen generating apparatus can include an electrolyte bath configured to contain an electrolyte solution, an anode placed inside the electrolyte bath and configured to generate electrons, a cathode placed inside the electrolyte bath and configured to receive the electrons from the anode to generate hydrogen, a condensation plate disposed on a transfer path of the hydrogen such that moisture carried in the hydrogen is condensed and the hydrogen is separated, and a heat exchanger configured to cool down the condensation plate heated by the moisture carried in the hydrogen. The hydrogen generating apparatus of the present invention can increase the efficiency of hydrogen generation by removing the moisture carried in the hydrogen while generating the hydrogen and reusing the moisture circulated through the electrolyte solution. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263694 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are an apparatus for generating hydrogen and a fuel cell power generation system that have the same. The apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention include: an electrolytic bath configured to contain electrolyte solution; an anode placed inside the electrolytic bath and configured to generate an electron; a cathode placed inside the electrolytic bath and configured to generate hydrogen by receiving the electron from the anode; a controller electrically connected to the anode and the cathode, and configured to control flow of electricity between the anode and the cathode; and a mechanical switch electrically connected to the controller in parallel and configured to flow electricity between the anode and the cathode in order to start the controller. | 10-22-2009 |
20090263695 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are an apparatus for generating hydrogen and a fuel cell power generation system that have the same. The apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention include: an electrolytic bath into which an electrolyte solution is injected; an anode placed inside the electrolytic bath and configured to generate an electron; a cathode placed inside the electrolytic bath and configured to generate hydrogen by receiving the electron from the anode; and a gelling agent accepted inside the electrolytic bath and configured to gel the electrolyte solution such that the fluidity of the electrolyte solution is reduced. | 10-22-2009 |
20090297899 | Housing, apparatus for generating hydrogen and fuel cell power generation system having the same - Disclosed are a housing, an apparatus for generating hydrogen and a fuel cell power generation system having the same. The housing in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a case, a hollow space formed in the case, a cartridge being inserted in the hollow space, the cartridge configured to generate hydrogen; and a moisture removing layer, being formed on a wall of the hollow space and including chemical hydride. The housing is capable of removing both water vapor, included in the hydrogen generated by the apparatus for generating hydrogen, and dew, condensed in the housing, and obtaining additional hydrogen by hydrolyzing the water vapor and the condensed dew. | 12-03-2009 |
20090305105 | Fuel cell and method for manufacturing the same - Disclosed are a fuel cell and a method for manufacturing the fuel cell. The fuel cell can include forming a channel on one surface of a first wafer and one surface of a second wafer, respectively; stacking a membrane electrode assembly on one surface of the first wafer; and coupling the second wafer to the first wafer to allow one surface of the second wafer to cover the membrane electrode assembly, to thereby manufacture the fuel cell in a small size at low cost, precisely form the membrane electrode assembly, and prevent a damage of the membrane electrode assembly. | 12-10-2009 |
20100009224 | HYDROGEN GENERATING APPARATUS AND FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A hydrogen generating apparatus is disclosed. The hydrogen generating apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first hydrogen generating unit, which has a first electrode generating hydrogen by decomposing an electrolyte aqueous solution; a second hydrogen generating unit, which has a second electrode that is placed adjacent to the first hydrogen generating unit and surface thereof is formed with a super absorbent polymer that is gelled when water is absorbed; a solution separation membrane interposed between the first hydrogen generating unit and the second hydrogen generating unit; a reactor accommodating the first hydrogen generating unit, the second hydrogen generating unit and the solution separation membrane; and a hydrogen vent being formed on one side of the reactor, which is adjacent to the second hydrogen generating unit. | 01-14-2010 |
20100062300 | FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A fuel cell power generation system is disclosed. The fuel cell power generation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a stack, which produces electrical energy by reacting hydrogen with oxygen and in which the hydrogen is supplied as fuel and the oxygen is in the air; a hydrogen tank, which supplies fuel comprising hydrogen to the stack; and a heat transfer tape, which transfers heat generated from the stack to the hydrogen tank. The fuel cell power generation system can improve the efficiency of supplying hydrogen by supplying waste heat generated from the stack to the hydrogen tank through the use of the heat transfer tape without a heat supplying device and be applied to a mobile device due to the reduced volume of the fuel cell power generation system. | 03-11-2010 |
20100282599 | Method for manufacturing of hydrogen generating apparatus and hydrogen generating apparatus using the same - A method of manufacturing a hydrogen generating apparatus and a hydrogen generating apparatus manufactured using this method are disclosed. The method includes: inserting an elastic member inside a reactor, which has one side open; inserting an electrode, to which a wire is connected, and an aqueous electrolyte solution inside the elastic member; placing a cover, in which a through-hole is formed, on the open side of the reactor, such that a portion of the wire is positioned outside the reactor; and connecting the portion of the wire positioned outside the reactor to a control unit. Using this method, the inner materials remaining inside the reactor can be removed in a simple manner after the reaction, and replacement costs can be saved as the reactor itself does not have to be replaced. | 11-11-2010 |
20110008712 | Fuel Cell Having Single Body Support - Disclosed is a fuel cell having a single body support, which includes a single body support including a plurality of unit supports and a connector for connecting the plurality of unit supports in parallel, an air electrode layer formed on an outer surface of the single body support, an electrolyte layer formed on an outer surface of the air electrode layer, and a fuel electrode layer formed on an outer surface of the electrolyte layer, so that the fuel cell is stably supported thus increasing durability and reliability. | 01-13-2011 |
20110008716 | FUEL CELL INCLUDING SUPPORT HAVING MESH STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a solid oxide fuel cell, which includes a support having a mesh structure, an anode layer formed on an outer surface of the support, an electrolyte layer formed on an outer surface of the anode layer, and a cathode layer formed on an outer surface of the electrolyte layer and also which is lightweight and enables current collection. | 01-13-2011 |
20110033780 | FUEL CELL HAVING CURRENT - COLLECTABLE MANIFOLD - A fuel cell includes a cell unit and a manifold capable of collecting electric current. The cell unit includes a tube support composed of a conductive material, a unit cell laminated on an outer surface of the tube support, and a current collection layer laminated on an outer surface of the unit cell. The manifold includes an inner tube supplying gas into and electrically connected with the tube support, and an outer tube provided outside the inner tube and electrically connected with the current collection layer. By the provision of a current-collectable manifold, a separate metal form or metal wire for current collection is not | 02-10-2011 |
20110053032 | MANIFOLD FOR SERIES CONNECTION ON FUEL CELL - Disclosed is a manifold of a fuel cell, including a conductive support having an upper support member and a lower support member between which two or more anode-supported tubular unit fuel cells each comprising an anode layer, an electrolyte layer and a cathode layer formed in sequential order are disposed and which include an inner connector and an outer connector formed to be tightly fitted into an inner surface and around an outer surface of the unit fuel cells so as to electrically conduct the unit fuel cells, such that the unit fuel cells are alternately connected with the inner connector and the outer connector at an upper end and a lower end thereof thus forming an electrical series circuit. The manifold which is essentially manufactured to supply fuel to a solid oxide fuel cell is used to simply collect current from the fuel cell even without an additional current collector being used, and is configured such that unit fuel cells disposed in the manifold are connected in series. | 03-03-2011 |
20110053045 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a solid oxide fuel cell, including a polygonal tubular support an outer surface of which has a plurality of planes, a plurality of unit cells respectively formed on the plurality of planes of the tubular support, inner connectors for connecting the plurality of unit cells in series, and a pair of outer connectors for connecting the plurality of unit cells connected in series to a current collector, so that respective unit cells are connected in series on the planes of the tubular support, thus exhibiting excellent cell performance and high power density per unit volume, and maintaining high voltage upon collection of current to thereby reduce power loss due to electrical resistance. A method of manufacturing the solid oxide fuel cell is also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20110053046 | STRUCTURE OF SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL - Disclosed is a structure of a solid oxide fuel cell, including a porous tubular anode support having a plurality of through holes, and an electrolyte layer and a cathode layer sequentially formed on the inner surface of the tubular anode support, so that fuel flows via the plurality of through holes and air flows through the inside of the cathode layer, thus increasing a diffusion rate of fuel and air to thereby increase the reaction rate, resulting in excellent cell performance. This structure eliminates the flow of fuel and air around the outside of the fuel cell, thus preventing the formation of an oxidizing atmosphere at the inside and outside of the tubular cell, thereby increasing lifespan of the cell and ensuring cell reliability. | 03-03-2011 |
20110059388 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL AND SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL BUNDLE - Disclosed is a solid oxide fuel cell bundle, including a plurality of fuel cells each having a polygonal tubular support an outer surface of which has a plurality of planes, an outer connector formed on one plane among the plurality of planes of the tubular support, a plurality of unit cells respectively formed on two or more remaining planes of the tubular support except for the one plane, and inner connectors for connecting the unit cells and the outer connector in series, wherein the fuel cells is connected in series in such a manner that the outer connector of a fuel cell is bonded to the unit cell of an additional fuel cell, and the unit cells are connected in series, thus exhibiting excellent cell performance and high power density per unit volume, and maintaining high voltage upon collection of current to thereby reduce power loss due to electrical resistance. | 03-10-2011 |
20110104579 | Fuel cell power generation system, method of controlling hydrogen generating quantity and recorded medium recorded program performing the same - A fuel cell power generation system including: a hydrogen generating apparatus, controlling an amount of hydrogen generation by controlling an on/off status of a switch connected between electrodes; and a fuel cell, being supplied with hydrogen generated by the hydrogen generating apparatus and producing a direct current by converting chemical energy of the hydrogen to electrical energy. The hydrogen generating apparatus used in the system preferably includes an electrolyzer, filled with an aqueous electrolyte solution containing hydrogen ions; a first electrode, accommodated in the electrolyzer, submerged in the aqueous electrolyte solution, and generating electrons; a second electrode, accommodated in the electrolyzer, submerged in the aqueous electrolyte solution, receiving the electrons to generate hydrogen; a switch, located between the first electrode and the second electrode; a meter, measuring an amount of hydrogen generation or an output of a fuel cell; and a switch controller, receiving a set value, comparing the amount of hydrogen generation or the output of the fuel cell measured by the meter with the set value, and controlling an on/off status of the switch. | 05-05-2011 |
20120058406 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL - Disclosed herein is a solid oxide fuel cell. The solid oxide fuel cell | 03-08-2012 |
20120064432 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL - Disclosed herein is a solid oxide fuel cell. A solid oxide fuel cell | 03-15-2012 |
20120267252 | METHOD FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN BY USING A FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - Disclosed are an apparatus for generating hydrogen and a fuel cell power generation system that have the same. The apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention include: an electrolytic bath configured to contain electrolyte solution; an anode placed inside the electrolytic bath and configured to generate an electron; a cathode placed inside the electrolytic bath and configured to generate hydrogen by receiving the electron from the anode; a controller electrically connected to the anode and the cathode, and configured to control flow of electricity between the anode and the cathode; and a mechanical switch electrically connected to the controller in parallel and configured to flow electricity between the anode and the cathode in order to start the controller. | 10-25-2012 |
20130011767 | STRUCTURE OF SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL - Disclosed is a structure of a solid oxide fuel cell, including a porous tubular anode support having a plurality of through holes, and an electrolyte layer and a cathode layer sequentially formed on the inner surface of the tubular anode support, so that fuel flows via the plurality of through holes and air flows through the inside of the cathode layer, thus increasing a diffusion rate of fuel and air to thereby increase the reaction rate, resulting in excellent cell performance. This structure eliminates the flow of fuel and air around the outside of the fuel cell, thus preventing the formation of an oxidizing atmosphere at the inside and outside of the tubular cell, thereby increasing lifespan of the cell and ensuring cell reliability. | 01-10-2013 |
20130243944 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HYDROGEN GENERATING APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a hydrogen generating apparatus, the method including: forming an absorbent layer, the absorbent layer configured to absorb an aqueous solution; depositing a metal membrane over either side of the absorbent layer such that the absorbent layer is interposed between the metal membranes; and forming a support layer over one side of one of the metal membranes, the support layer configured to transport hydrogen generated by a reaction between the aqueous solution and the metal membrane. | 09-19-2013 |