Methods for fuel cell system optimization

Details Methods for fuel cell system optimization Methods for fuel cell system optimization

2008-07-01

2008-07-01

Wolfe, Jr., Willis R (Department: 3747)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having magnetic field feature

C429S010000, C429S006000

Reexamination Certificate

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07393603

ABSTRACT:
A method of operating a fuel cell system which includes operating a fuel cell system at one or more operational modes, wherein said fuel cell system is configured to operate at a plurality of operational modes comprising: maximum power output, maximum system efficiency, maximum reliability, maximum lifetime, maximum return on investment or a mode combining any two or more of the preceding.

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