摘要 |
An electrochemical conversion system (70) is disclosed having a tubular housing (71), a thermal inertial core (72), and a tubular hydrogen electrochemical cell (79) which in combination define a first chamber (73) and a second chamber (74). A first tubular mass of hydride material (90) is contained within the first chamber while a second mass of hydride material (91) is contained within the second chamber. The hydrogen concentration cell has a first gas diffusion electrode, and second gas diffusion electrode, and a proton conductive membrane therebetween. The release of hydrogen gas from one of the masses of hydride material and its redox reaction create an electrical potential across the cell. The housing is adapted to transfer heat to and from the second mass of hydride material. Heat is also transferred between the thermal inertial core and the first mass of hydride material. |