Accession Number:

ADA090377

Title:

The Adsorption and Electrooxidation of Simple Hydrocarbons for Direct Oxidation Hydrocarbon-Air Fuel Cells,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY MOBILITY EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA

Personal Author(s):

• Coleman,Amos J.

Report Date:

1980-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

The development of new and more sophisticated tactical weapon systems mandates that reliable electrical power sources are also available. The ideal tactical power source should be silent, lightweight and mobile. A fuel cell system would meet these requirements. Hydrogen-air fuel cells are now being considered for deployment for the near future. In order to obtain hydrogen rich mixtures for fuels, these fuel cell systems must be equipped with one of the following hydrogen storage devices, thermal crackers, steam reformers, or partial oxidizers. A direct oxidation hydrocarbon-air fuel cell would be more attractive, since it would eliminate the above items and result in a lighter, less complex system. A fuel cell system, which would operate interchangeably on a variety of fuels, would be added benefit. This report describes the research effort at MERADCOM to develop such a system. The overall objective is to provide the basic information required for the development of a direct oxidation hydrocarbon-air fuel cell.

Descriptors:

• *AIR
• *HYDROCARBONS
• *FUEL CELLS
• ELECTROCHEMISTRY
• OXIDATION
• TACTICAL WEAPONS
• HYDROGEN OXYGEN FUEL CELLS

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE