System and method to operate fuel cell in the exhaust of an...

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Denion, Thomas E (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Internal combustion engine with treatment or handling of...

By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the...

C060S274000, C060S275000, C060S285000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07870723

ABSTRACT:
A method for operating an international combustion engine, the engine also includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, an exhaust system, and a fuel cell in the exhaust system. The method comprises operating the first cylinder lean to provide air to the fuel cell during at least one condition; and operating the second cylinder rich or stoichiometric to provide torque output and fuel to the fuel cell.

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