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Lately I've been seeing references to fuel cells as the new wonder electric technology. Such references invariably tout that the modern-day fuel cell can run on natural gas or even gasoline, obviating the need for those nasty, polluting Otto-cycle IC engines. Now, I know that on-demand rectification of methane (natural gas) is possible; I haven't seen references to rectification of gasoline, but that seems to be a natural extension of the technology. But are we really talking a fuel cell that uses carbon, or are we talking about a fuel cell with a rectifier attached on built in? (And in the latter case, what happens to the carbon component of the fuel?) Anyobe have any links for me to follow? John "Akatsukami" Braue Tuesday, August 13, 2002 |
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