Fuel cell system with a detection system for fire or elevated temperatures
US6885298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack with single fuel cells stacked together in a fuel cell housing and a detection system for fire or elevated temperatures. The detection system may include a monitoring system; a sensor unit that detects fire or elevated temperatures inside said fuel cell housing; and a voltage or current source.
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