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Method for operating a direct oxidation fuel cell and corresponding arrangement

US8236455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Inventors

Steffen Eccarius · Friedrichshafen, DE
Christian Litterst · Frankfurt am Main, DE
Peter Koltay · March, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 28, 2006
Grant date	Aug 7, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 20, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a direct oxidation fuel cell in which the fuel cell is supplied generally with methanol via a transport device for the fuel. The invention likewise relates to a corresponding arrangement comprising a direct oxidation fuel cell, a fuel reservoir and at least one device for transporting the fuel through the fuel cell.

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