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Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) of various types and designs have been developed world wide through the last two decades. They offer interesting advantages over other fuel cell types, but also have inherent materials problems that have caused a slower development pace as, for instance, compared to the low temperature Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC). Due to their high operating temperature in the range of 700 to 1000°C, SOFC can be used with a variety of fuels from hydrogen to hydrocarbons with a minimum of fuel processing, can be coupled with gas turbines for the highest electrical system efficiency known in power generation, deliver process heat in industrial applications or supply on-board electricity for vehicles, to name but some typical applications. This report summarizes the more prominent SOFC development strands and gives an overview of the achievements of the various R&D groups. The analysis includes a benchmark that attempts to compare cell and stack characteristics on a standardized basis.
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Blum, L., Steinberger-Wilckens, R., Meulenberg, W., Nabielek, H. (2005). SOFC Worldwide — Technology Development Status and Early Applications. In: Sammes, N., Smirnova, A., Vasylyev, O. (eds) Fuel Cell Technologies: State and Perspectives. NATO Science Series, vol 202. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3498-9_10
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