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System and method for controlling fuel cell system

US9252442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2012
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a system and method for controlling a fuel cell system. More specifically, a fuel cell demand current is calculated based on a driver demand current calculated from a driver demand torque. Then a target flow rate-1 of air to be supplied to a fuel cell stack is calculated based on the fuel cell demand current and a target stoichiometric ratio (SR) of air. The target flow rate-1 is then compensated for using the target SR, an RPM command value of an air blower is calculated based on a compensated target flow rate-2 and the amount of air currently measured. The operation of the air blower is subsequently controlled based on the calculated RPM command value.

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