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Method of operating fuel cell system and fuel cell system

US7943261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2003
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2026

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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 method of operating a fuel cell capable of suppressing degradation of a fuel cell caused by starting and stopping of the fuel cell, including carrying out a restoring operation by decreasing a voltage of the cathode following termination of the fuel cell.

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