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SOFC Technology: Its Working and Components

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Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components

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Till now, we have discussed all other types of fuel cells, i.e., their components, performance and applications. In this chapter, the prime focus is on the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology its working principle, components and configurations. Baur and Preis (1937) presented the concept of large-scale SOFC for stationary applications. The tubular design of SOFC technology developed by Siemens Westinghouse is running successfully, whereas the planar design has also achieved higher volumetric power densities. The following sections deal with the basics of SOFC technology followed by the most commonly used designs.

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Kaur, G. (2016). SOFC Technology: Its Working and Components. In: Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25598-9_3

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