摘要 |
A metallic, rigidized foil support structure ( 11 ) supports a cell ( 14 ) of a solid oxide fuel cell ( 10 ). The support structure ( 11 ) includes a separator sheet ( 18 ), a support sheet ( 16 ) having perforations ( 26 ) configured to communicate a fluid, and a porous layer ( 20 ) positioned between the separator sheet ( 18 ) and the support sheet ( 16 ). The porous layer ( 20 ) provides support and reinforcement to the support structure ( 11 ) as well as an electrical connection between the support sheet ( 16 ) and the separator sheet ( 18 ). Fuel flows through the porous layer ( 20 ). |