Solid oxide fuel cell electric power generation apparatus

Abstract

The electric power generation apparatus of the invention has a solid oxide fuel cell C3 comprising a cathode electrode layer 2 formed on the outer side of a hollow solid electrolyte substrate 1, an anode electrode layer 3 formed on the inner side of the substrate and an inner space defined by the anode electrode layer and a gas burner 4 for generating flame f provided at the lower end of the inner space. A metallic mesh 5 is disposed at the lower part of the inner space to retain a solid fuel F introduced. The solid fuel F is put into gas phase by flame F as a heat source to produce a fuel seed. The fuel seed is supplied directly into the anode electrode layer surrounding the inner space.

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