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Fuel cell with anode and cathode plate temperature difference

US8323842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2009
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2031

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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 is described. The method includes controlling the temperature of the anode plate and the temperature of the cathode plate to obtain a temperature difference of at least about 2° C. between the anode plate and the cathode plate. A fuel cell is also described.

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