A fuel cell comprising a reactor for electrolysis or co-electrolysis (SOEC) of water or a stack of solid oxide cells, having an interconnector attached by a removable probe for measuring voltage.
A removable probe with a mating groove configuration addresses the challenges of welded wire connections by enabling non-welded, current-free voltage measurement in high-temperature electrolysis and fuel cells, improving efficiency and reliability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- COMMISSARIAT A LENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing methods for measuring cell voltage in high-temperature electrolysis and solid oxide fuel cells require time-consuming and delicate welding operations, which can lead to wire damage and breakage due to oxide formation and brittleness at high temperatures, especially for interconnectors with small thickness.
A removable probe with a mating groove configuration is used to make electrical contact with interconnectors, allowing for non-welded, current-free voltage measurement through mechanical insertion and removal, suitable for interconnectors with varying thicknesses.
Enables rapid, reliable, and convenient voltage measurement without additional resistance, facilitating easier handling and faster assembly/disassembly of electrochemical devices.
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