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Current bypass device for proton exchange membrane fuel cell system

US10790546B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2017
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fuel cell system includes a plurality of fuel cells. Each of the fuel cells may include a current bypass device that is configured to flow a current responsive to an anode potential exceeding a cathode potential to prevent carbon corrosion within the fuel cell.

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