Air distribution method and controller for a fuel cell system

Details Air distribution method and controller for a fuel cell system Air distribution method and controller for a fuel cell system

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Barr, Michael (Department: 1746)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having magnetic field feature

C429S010000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06942937

ABSTRACT:
An airflow control system and method for a fuel cell includes a compressor that supplies air to a storage chamber for storing the air. Fuel cell subsystems are connected to the air storage chamber. Each of the fuel cell subsystems includes a flow controller and flow sensor. A sensor measures air pressure in the storage chamber. A controller polls the flow controllers of the fuel cell subsystems for a minimum required air pressure for the fuel cell subsystems. The controller selects a highest minimum required air pressure. The controller controls the compressor to provide the highest minimum required pressure in the air storage chamber. The air storage chamber includes tubing, a manifold or both.

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Chem Team: Gas Law-Ideal Gas Law attached from http://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/webdocs/GasLaw/Gas-Ideal.html.

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