Accession Number:

AD0885324

Title:

Reliability Review and Analysis of the Open-Cycle Fuel-Cell Power Plant

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARINC RESEARCH CORP ANNAPOLIS MD

Personal Author(s):

• McCormick, John P.

Report Date:

1971-05-10

Pagination or Media Count:

52.0

Abstract:

The report presents the results of a reliability review and analysis of two competing open-cycle fuel-dell designs. A mathematical model is presented which allows for evaluating the reliability of the designs. A failure modes and effects analysis is presented for each of the proposed designs. A prediction of the reliability and availability of each of the competing designs is presented.

Descriptors:

• *FUEL CELLS
• MAINTENANCE
• AIR
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• HYDROGEN
• RELIABILITY(ELECTRONICS)
• FAILURE(ELECTRONICS)
• HYDROCARBONS
• CATALYSTS
• CARBON MONOXIDE
• CARBON DIOXIDE

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE