摘要 |
A solid electrolyte, high temperature fuel cell arrangement consists of several directly contiguous fuel cells connected in series. Each fuel cell has two plane adjacent connecting plates and a solid electrolyte element (2) located between two connecting plates. The connecting plates of two adjacent cells connect the cathode (3) of one cell to the anode (5) of the other cell. In addition, the connecting plates have an air channel (4) and an air supply, as well as a gas channel (6) and a gas supply. The connecting plates are substantially vertical and the air and gas channels are open at the top for gas postcombustion purposes (9). Bending points and an irregular distribution of the load on the joints are thus reduced, so that sealing problems are solved. Air and gas supply are also simplified. Since gas postcombustion takes place above the cell arrangement, it no longer contributes to excessively heat the arrangement. |