| 摘要 |
Electricity is generated in a fuel cell or fuel cell stack using synthesis gas, which is itself produced by the gasification of hydrocarbon fuels using an oxygen-rich air stream. The oxygen is produced by an electrolytic process using the power produced by the fuel cell. Hydrogen which is also produced is used as a fuel for the fuel cell. Carbon dioxide is easily separated for disposal. Once started, the process requires only the hydrocarbon fuel, air and water to sustain electricity generation. Such a process can be operated on a large or small scale and can use coal or waste hydrocarbons such as motor lubricating oils, or fuel mixtures incorporating biomass. A preferred embodiment is an apparatus suitable for transportation to and operation in remote regions such as offshore oil platforms and coal-fields where it can be linked to means of disposal of carbon dioxide. |
