Rapid light-off catalytic combustor for fuel cell vehicle

Details Rapid light-off catalytic combustor for fuel cell vehicle Rapid light-off catalytic combustor for fuel cell vehicle

2007-03-09

2010-12-28

Yuan, Dah-Wei D (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

C429S436000, C429S439000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07858255

ABSTRACT:
A catalytic combustion unit for a fuel cell system is provided. The catalytic combustion unit includes a reactor having a porous medium with a catalyst deposited thereon. The reactor is disposed adjacent a heat exchanger and adapted to receive an air stream and a hydrogen stream. The reactor is further adapted to promote an exothermic reaction and modulate a temperature of a fuel cell stack. A fuel cell system and method employing the catalytic combustion unit are also provided.

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