Fuel cell having actuator controlling unit and method of...

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2007-07-24

2011-10-18

Ryan, Patrick (Department: 1726)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

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

Process or means for control of operation

C429S448000, C429S449000, C429S454000, C429S457000, C429S515000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08039159

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cell includes a fuel cell stack, a buffer, an actuator, and a control circuit. The control circuit controls the operation of the actuator according to a reference value of a reference volume of fuel disposed in the buffer. The fuel cell is operated by measuring a value corresponding to a volume of fuel disposed in the buffer, comparing the value with a reference value, and operating the actuator according to a result of the comparison.

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