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Diagnostic method for fuel cell

US7597977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2003
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a diagnostic method for a fuel cell, the amount of cross leak is determined by supplying the anode of the fuel cell with a hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gas, and supplying the cathode with an inert gas or vacuuming the cathode, and measuring the voltage of each cell.

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