Fuel cell bipolar plate having a conductive foam as a coolant layer
US6838202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31678
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bipolar plate for use with a fuel cell is provided including an electrically conductive foam as a coolant layer between thin metal foil layers. The thin metal foil layers are provided with serpentine flow field patterns on a surface thereof.
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