Fuel cell system and method for operating the same
US7063906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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