Development of Kerosene Fuel Cell Systems of Idemitsu

Abstract

Kerosene is one of the most attractive fuels for stationary fuel cells in terms of infrastructure and the fuel price, and as a result running-cost. Relatively high carbon/hydrogen ratio and sulfur content of kerosene, however, bring a disadvantage in reforming activity. To overcome this disadvantage, Idemitsu has developed an advanced fuel processing technology for kerosene. Using the reforming technology, we assembled PEFC co-generation systems in cooperation with fuel cell makers and started field test of the systems at some commercial facilities. In this paper, we present our technology for kerosene PEFC systems, especially the results of the field test.