Fuel cell system with integrated thermal-to-electric...

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2002-12-09

2009-12-01

Crepeau, Jonathan (Department: 1795)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having magnetic field feature

C429S010000, C429S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07625647

ABSTRACT:
A set of fuel cell system heat exchangers that have been modified to incorporate thermal-to-electric devices is disclosed. These devices convert a portion of the thermal energy flowing through each heat exchanger to electric energy. Methods for operating the fuel cell system are also disclosed.

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