SOLID ELECTROLYTIC FUEL CELL AND METHOD OF DISSIPATING HEAT THEREIN

摘要

A battery of solid electrolytic fuel cells is provided with heat conductive temperature equalizing members disposed in alternating relation with electrochemically electrode active structures of the fuel cells. The heat produced by the electrochemical reaction is dissipated by the air which is applied to the fuel cells to provide the oxygen required for the reactions. The transfer of the heat of reaction to the air is largely brought about before the air comes into contact with the electrochemically active structures. The transfer of heat from the electrochemically active structures to the equalizing members occurs mainly by thermal radiation whereas heat is transferred from the equalizing members