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Closed loop reactant/product management system for electrochemical galvanic energy devices

US5316869A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 1993
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2013

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention teaches a closed loop energy system including means capable of managing both cooling cycle and the fuel/oxidant gas flow in conjunction with a fuel cell. The system includes a plurality of galvanic cells, gas flow conduit means, internal fluid flow conduit means, heat exchanger means, liquid-gas separator means, and gas repressurization means.

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