Fuel reformer system for a fuel cell
US6329091A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An on-board reforming system for a vehicle fuel cell having a pair of hydrogen purification units linked together. The first hydrogen purification unit generates a first hydrogen stream at a first pressure. The second hydrogen purification unit generates a second hydrogen stream at a second pressure. The first hydrogen stream is fed to a metal hydride storage bed for charging thereof. The hydrogen in the metal hydride storage bed is combined with the second hydrogen stream to feed the fuel cell.
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