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US 2003/0157386 A1Published application
Load matched power generation system including a solid oxide fuel cell and a heat pump and an optional turbine
AssigneeIon America Corporation
InventorsMatthias Gottmann, James F. McElroy
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Abstract
Solid oxide fuel cell power generation systems which are capable of producing high-quality heat are used to drive refrigeration systems. The amount of electrical energy produced and the cooling capacity obtainable are well matched to electronic data center power and cooling needs. The power generation system includes a solid oxide fuel cell stack, a heat pump and an optional turbine.
Claims61
A power generation system, comprising:
- a solid oxide fuel cell stack;
- and
- a heat pump;
- wherein:
- the solid oxide fuel cell stack is adapted to provide electrical power for a data center and to provide high temperature heat to the heat pump;
- the heat pump is adapted to receive the high temperature heat from the solid oxide fuel cell stack to cool the data center;
- and
- an electrical power load provided by the solid oxide fuel cell stack and a cooling load on the heat pump are matched to requirements of the data center.
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A power generation system comprising:
- a solid oxide fuel cell stack;
- a heat pump;
- and
- a turbine.
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A power generation method, comprising:
- providing electrical power from a solid oxide fuel cell stack to an appliance;
- providing high temperature heat from the solid oxide fuel cell to a heat pump;
- and
- cooling the appliance using the heat pump, wherein an electrical power load provided by the solid oxide fuel cell stack and a cooling load on the heat pump are matched to requirements of the appliance.
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A power generation method, comprising:
- providing electrical power from a solid oxide fuel cell stack to an appliance;
- providing high temperature heat from the solid oxide fuel cell to a heat pump;
- and
- heating the appliance using the heat pump, wherein an electrical power load provided by the solid oxide fuel cell stack and a heating load on the heat pump are matched to requirements of the appliance.
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A power generation system, comprising:
- a solid oxide fuel cell stack;
- and
- an absorption heat driven heat pump;
- wherein:
- the solid oxide fuel cell stack is adapted to provide electrical power for an appliance and to provide high temperature heat to the heat pump;
- and
- the heat pump is adapted to receive the high temperature heat from the solid oxide fuel cell stack to cool the appliance.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.