Method for high temperature fuel cell system start up and...

Details Method for high temperature fuel cell system start up and... Method for high temperature fuel cell system start up and...

2008-06-03

2010-12-07

Michener, Jennifer K (Department: 1795)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...

Process or means for control of operation

C429S408000, C429S416000, C429S418000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07846599

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack and a PEM stack for providing power to the system in a start up or shut down operating mode and hydrogen to the fuel cell stack in a steady state operating mode.

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