Apparatus for converting power of fuel cell for power generation and method thereof
US12327895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/53871
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for converting power of a fuel cell for power generation to remove an open voltage of the fuel cell and a method thereof are provided. A power converter converts and supplies power generated by the fuel cell to a system or load. A controller maintains a current linkage to the system or load to reduce an open circuit voltage (OCV) of the fuel cell, after power generation of the fuel cell is ended. The apparatus removes the OCV of the fuel cell to reduce performance and life of the fuel cell, when the fuel cell is stopped.
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