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Apparatus for hydrogen-air mixing in a fuel cell assembly and method

US7807311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2006
Grant dateOct 5, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2027

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

Abstract

A fuel cell assembly and method is disclosed for the mixing and heating of hydrogen and air in the fuel cell assembly and introducing the heated hydrogen and air to the fuel cell assembly during a starting operation to heat the fuel cell assembly to militate against vapor condensation and ice formation in the fuel cell assembly.

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