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Process control for multiple air supplies

US6653004B1 · kind B1 · utility

7Cited by
16References
100Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2000
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Fuel Cell Powering system and method minimizing the number of motive drive sources and controlling fuel/air ratios by employing differentials including variable speed mechanisms between compressors and between compressors and expanders; by utilizing flow control devices for separate fluid streams including separate exhaust streams; by utilizing independent compressor/expander chambers; and by injection of water into exhaust streams prior to expansion.

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