Method and apparatus for managing fuel cell performance
US6423434B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for managing the performance of a fuel cell system (100) using an agitation means (150). The method of managing the performance involves, monitoring operational parameters (110) of individual fuel cells and the overall fuel cell system, comparing performance parameters (120) of the system against target values, selecting a control method (130) from a set of available control methods based on the result of comparison of the performance parameters against the target values and using that control method to initiate and control an agitation process, and actuating (140) an agitation means using the selected control method so as alter the monitored operational parameters (160).
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