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Stop method for fuel cell system and fuel cell system

US8221923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2006
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stop method for a fuel cell system including a fuel cell unit in which hydrogen is supplied to an anode, and air is supplied to a cathode so as to generate electrical power via an electrochemical reaction. The stop method includes the steps of stopping supply of hydrogen to the anode, electrically connecting the anode and the cathode via an electrical load, and supplying air to the anode.

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