Hydrogen generating fuel cartridge with volume exchange configuration
US8372168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/36
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hydrogen generation fuel cartridge system which can be removably connected to a fuel cell power module is disclosed. The removable hydrogen generation fuel cartridge comprises a fuel storage module and a hydrogen generation system balance of plant (BOP) that is interchangeable with each module. All controls are preferably contained in the BOP. A heat exchanger may be employed to control the temperature of the cartridge and components such as the reaction chamber.
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