System and method for rapid preheating of an automotive fuel...

Details System and method for rapid preheating of an automotive fuel... System and method for rapid preheating of an automotive fuel...

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Barr, Michael (Department: 1746)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation

C429S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06916566

ABSTRACT:
A system10for selectively and rapidly preheating one or more vehicle fuel cells12during cold start or freezing conditions. The system10includes a bypass valve26, a controller30, vehicle sensors32and a bypass conduit54. The controller30monitors vehicle attribute data by use of sensors32to determine whether a cold start condition exists. Based upon the attribute data, controller30may signal valve26to bypass heat exchanger18, and cause compressed air to be delivered directly to fuel cells12, thereby heating the fuel cells12.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4473622 (1984-09-01), Chludzinski et al.
patent: 6068941 (2000-05-01), Fuller et al.
patent: 6103410 (2000-08-01), Fuller et al.
patent: 6521204 (2003-02-01), Borup et al.
patent: 6635372 (2003-10-01), Gittleman
patent: 2002/0039672 (2002-04-01), Aramaki
patent: 2003/0049504 (2003-03-01), Wheat et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

System and method for rapid preheating of an automotive fuel... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with System and method for rapid preheating of an automotive fuel..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and System and method for rapid preheating of an automotive fuel... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3428971