Short Summary
New Generation of
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Separator Plate Materials
Diane S. Erickson, M-C Power Corporation
99-27
EISG Project Title: New Generation of
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Separator Plate Materials
EISG Grant Number: 99-27
PIER Area: Environmentally Preferred Advanced Generation
Principal Investigator: Diane Erickson
Contact Information: (630) 986-8040x178 dierickson@compuserve.com
Organization: MC Power Corporation
Grant Amount: $74, 994
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to research the feasibility of developing a lower cost and more durable separator plate assembly for molten carbonate fuel cells. Five alternative materials will be fabricated and tested.
Proposed Outcomes:
· Five prototype separator plate assemblies.
· Feasibility assessment based on prototype performance testing that includes three separate 1000 hour fuel cell corrosion tests.
Anticipated Benefits:
· Extend the useful life of molten carbonate fuel cells to 40,000 hours.
· Reduce the cost of electricity generated by molten carbonate fuel cells to 5 – 7 cents/kWh.
· Establish a domestic source for critical molten carbonate fuel cell components.