Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1274622 | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy | 2015 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
The hybrid sulfur (HyS) cycle is being developed as a technology to generate hydrogen by splitting water, using heat and electrical power from a nuclear or solar power plant. A key component is the SO2-depolarized electrolysis (SDE) cell, which reacts SO2 and water to form hydrogen and sulfuric acid. SDE could also be used in once-through operation to consume SO2 and generate hydrogen and sulfuric acid for sale. A proton exchange membrane (PEM) SDE cell based on a PEM fuel cell design was fabricated and tested. Measured cell potential as a function of anolyte pressure and flow rate, sulfuric acid concentration, and cell temperature are presented for this cell. Sulfur accumulation was observed inside the cell, which could have been a serious impediment to further development. A method to prevent sulfur formation was subsequently developed. This was made possible by a testing facility that allowed unattended operation for extended periods.
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Authors
John L. Steimke, Timothy J. Steeper, Hector R. Cólon-Mercado, Maximilian B. Gorensek,