Start control system and method of fuel cell
US12266831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A start control system of a fuel cell includes: a fuel cell configured to generate power upon receiving air and fuel; an air supply system configured to supply air to a cathode of the fuel cell through an air supply line; a fuel supply system configured to supply fuel to an anode of the fuel cell through a fuel supply line that re-circulates fuel discharged from an outlet of the anode of the fuel cell to an inlet of the anode to supply fuel; an air controller configured to control the air supply system such that air flowing into the air supply line bypasses the cathode of the fuel cell when a start ON signal is input; and a fuel controller configured to supply new fuel to the fuel supply line and to control the fuel supply system to purge fuel of the fuel supply line.
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