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A turbine power system that includes a compressor for compressing a first medium, and an electrochemical converter in communication with the compressor and adapted to receive the first medium and a second medium. The converter is configured to allow an electrochemical reaction between the first and

A turbine power system that includes a compressor for compressing a first medium, and an electrochemical converter in communication with the compressor and adapted to receive the first medium and a second medium. The converter is configured to allow an electrochemical reaction between the first and second mediums, thereby generating electricity and producing exhaust having a selected elevated temperature. The power system further includes a turbine in fluid communication with the electrochemical converter and adapted to receive the converter exhaust, such that the turbine converts the electrochemical converter exhaust into rotary energy and electricity. The system can further include a steam generator and a steam turbine that produces electricity. The electrochemical converter is utilized herein as an electrochemical combustor-replacement (ECCR) or as a fuel cell for combustor-replacement (FCCR).

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[ What is claimed is:] [90.] An electrochemical converter assembly, comprisinga stack of converter plate elements includinga plurality of electrolyte plates having an oxidizer electrode material on one side and a fuel electrode material on the opposing side;a plurality of interconnector plates for p

[ What is claimed is:] [90.] An electrochemical converter assembly, comprisinga stack of converter plate elements includinga plurality of electrolyte plates having an oxidizer electrode material on one side and a fuel electrode material on the opposing side;a plurality of interconnector plates for providing electrical contact with said electrolyte plates, wherein said stack of converter elements is assembled by alternately stacking interconnector plates with said electrolyte plates: andat least one manifold axially associated with said stack and adapted to receive reactants, said converter assembly operating at a selected operating temperature, andreactant heating means disposed within said manifold for heating at least a portion of one of said reactants to said operating temperature of said converter assembly while passing through said manifolds.