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Fuel cell system and method for operating the same

US7063906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2024

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 comprises a fuel cell having an anode and a cathode, a fuel feed line connected to the anode, an oxidant feed line connected to the cathode and a cathode exhaust line. A water collecting unit is connected to the cathode exhaust line, and a cooling circuit comprising a radiator is configured to cool the fuel cell. A nozzle is connected to the water collecting unit and configured to spray water onto the radiator.

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