First Partial Report on Study of Methods for Converting Latent Heat Energy Directly into Electrical Energy

摘要

An investigation of the possible methods of converting latent beat energy directly into electrical energy has been made. A "fuel cell" deriving its energy from the heat of combustion of hydrogen and oxygen was studies in some detail. Employing a newly developed electrode, and operating the cell at moderate pressures and temperatures, a maintained output of about 50 milliamperes per square centimeter of electrode area has been obtained. The terminal potential of the cell under such a load approximates 0.75 volts.