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Method for producing a flow plate for a fuel cell and/or an electrolyzer

US11101471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2017
Grant dateAug 24, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a flow plate (10a; 10b) for a fuel cell, in particular a PEM fuel cell, and/or an electrolyzer, wherein the flow plate (10a; 10b) is provided with at least one flow element (12a; 12b), which is at least partially made of metal fibers (14a; 14b). According to the invention, in at least one method step, the metal fibers (14a; 14b) are aligned by means of at least one alignment unit (30a; 30b).

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