Method for connecting tubular solid oxide fuel cells and interconnects for same

摘要

An interconnect for electrically connecting a first and second cell of a tubular fuel cell bundle having a body with an anode contact and a cathode contact extending therefrom. The anode contact is formed to follow a contour of an anode portion of the first cell. The cathode contact is formed to follow a contour of a cathode portion of the second cell. A contact aid may be applied to the anode contact and/or cathode contact for securing the contact to the respective portion of the fuel cell bundle. The interconnect preferably completes a series connection between the first and second cells.