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Fuel cell system and method for operating the fuel cell system

US6884532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 2002
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fuel cell system having a fuel cell unit and a means for detecting hydrogen leaks in the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system comprises components which operate at an elevated temperature and are accommodated in a gas generation system box. The gas generation system box is connected to a suction line of a pump, which has a gas sensor arranged therein.

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