Delphi Awarded Gov't Funding for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development
June 9, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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Delphi Corp. and UTC Power will develop technology for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Program.
The project will focus on zero-emission applications, targeting solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) development, according to Delphi.
By converting chemical energy in conventional fuels into electrical power without combustion, a SOFC is touted as operating at a higher efficiency level than traditional internal combustion engines, according to Delphi.
Energy sources that support Delphi's SOFC auxiliary power units include natural gas, diesel, biodiesel, propane, gasoline, coal-derived fuel and military logistics fuel.
As part of that initial contract, Delphi and UTC Power will supply a 5 kilowatt demonstration system with larger cells and stacks by the end of 2008.
With this most recent award, the team will:
- Design a sub-scale, proof-of-concept system.
- Develop manufacturing capabilities.
- Resolve issues related to cost, performance and manufacturability of larger-scale fuel cells.
- Fabricate and test a scaled stack suitable for use in a full-scale system.
Delphi has been working with the DOE under the SECA program since 2002.
The project includes $22 million in funding over two years.
UTC Power is a United Technologies Corp. company.
Source: Delphi Corp.