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Development of an Electrochemical Cryocooler
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By combining fuel cell technology with standard refrigeration system technology, a cryogenic refrigerator with no moving parts can be produced. The cryocooler uses an electrochemical hydrogen compressor to drive a Joule-Thomson refrigeration cycle. Boeing Aerospace has been developing such a system since 1984. Two electrochemical compressors have been designed, fabricated, and tested. Single stage compression over 2000 lb/in2 has been demonstrated.
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Hersey, D., "Development of an Electrochemical Cryocooler," SAE Technical Paper 891602, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/891602.Also In
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