Fuel cell stack with passive end cell heater
    13.
    发明申请
    Fuel cell stack with passive end cell heater 有权
    燃料电池堆与被动端电池加热器

    公开(公告)号:US20040137295A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-15

    申请号:US10346200

    申请日:2003-01-15

    Abstract: A fuel cell system comprising a passive end cell heater for heating an end cell or cells within a fuel cell stack is disclosed. The fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack and a resistive heatable element connected in parallel to the fuel cell stack, wherein the resistive heatable element is adapted to heat an end cell of the fuel cell stack. A method for heating an end cell in a fuel cell stack is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种燃料电池系统,其包括用于加热燃料电池堆内的端电池的无源端电池加热器。 燃料电池系统包括与燃料电池堆并联连接的燃料电池堆和电阻可加热元件,其中电阻可加热元件适于加热燃料电池堆的端电池。 还公开了一种用于加热燃料电池堆中的端电池的方法。

    Electric power plant with adjustable array of fuel cell systems
    14.
    发明申请
    Electric power plant with adjustable array of fuel cell systems 失效
    具有可调式燃料电池系统的电厂

    公开(公告)号:US20040126635A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-01

    申请号:US10440025

    申请日:2003-05-16

    Abstract: An electric power plant includes an array of fuel cell systems. The fuel cell systems are electrically couplable in series and/or parallel combinations to provide a variety of output powers, output current and/or output voltages. The fuel cell systems are nullhot swappablenull and redundant fuel cell systems may automatically replace faulty fuel cell systems to maintain output power, current and/or voltage.

    Abstract translation: 一个电厂包括一组燃料电池系统。 燃料电池系统可串联和/或并联组合电耦合,以提供各种输出功率,输出电流和/或输出电压。 燃料电池系统是“可热交换的”,并且冗余的燃料电池系统可以自动地替换故障燃料电池系统以维持输出功率,电流和/或电压。

    Method and apparatus for coating an ion-exchange membrane with a catalyst layer
    15.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for coating an ion-exchange membrane with a catalyst layer 审中-公开
    用催化剂层涂覆离子交换膜的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20040086632A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-06

    申请号:US10286443

    申请日:2002-10-31

    Abstract: A method for coating an ion-exchange membrane with a catalyst layer by first heating a surface of the membrane to thereby soften the surface, followed by deposition of a catalyst composition and compaction into the ion-exchange membrane to produce a catalyst-coated membrane. Heating of the ion-exchange membrane may be at a temperature between 20null C. and 50null C., typically between 30null C. and 40null C., above the glass transition temperature of the dry ion-exchange membrane. In one embodiment, the catalyst composition is fluidized in a fluidized bed reactor prior to being deposited on the membrane surface. A system for coating the ion-exchange membrane is also provided. The catalyst-coated membrane is particularly useful in electrochemical fuel cells.

    Abstract translation: 通过首先加热膜的表面来使表面软化,然后沉积催化剂组合物并压实到离子交换膜中以制备催化剂涂覆的膜,从而用催化剂层涂覆离子交换膜的方法。 离子交换膜的加热温度可以在干燥离子交换膜的玻璃化转变温度高于20℃至50℃之间,通常在30℃至40℃之间。 在一个实施方案中,催化剂组合物在沉积在膜表面之前在流化床反应器中流化。 还提供了用于涂覆离子交换膜的系统。 催化剂涂覆的膜在电化学燃料电池中特别有用。

    Impregnation of ion-exchange membranes to improve electrochemical fuel cell performance
    16.
    发明申请
    Impregnation of ion-exchange membranes to improve electrochemical fuel cell performance 失效
    浸渍离子交换膜以改善电化学燃料电池性能

    公开(公告)号:US20040043271A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-04

    申请号:US10230953

    申请日:2002-08-28

    Abstract: The electrochemical performance of an ion-exchange membrane in a fuel cell system may be improved by impregnating therein a perfluoroamine. The amine may be primary, secondary or tertiary. Further, the amine is preferably water insoluble or only slightly water soluble. For example, the amine may be perfluorotriamylamine or perfluorotributylamine. Use of such a membrane system within a fuel cell may allow high or low temperature operation (i.e. at temperatures greater than 100null C. or less than 0null C.) as well as operation at low relative humidity.

    Abstract translation: 燃料电池系统中的离子交换膜的电化学性能可以通过在其中浸渍全氟胺来改善。 胺可以是伯,仲或叔。 此外,胺优选为水不溶性或仅为微溶于水。 例如,胺可以是全氟三胺或全氟三丁胺。 在燃料电池中使用这种膜系统可以允许高温或低温操作(即,在大于100℃或低于0℃的温度下)以及在低相对湿度下的操作。

    Adjustable array of fuel cell systems
    17.
    发明申请
    Adjustable array of fuel cell systems 审中-公开
    燃料电池系统可调节阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20040009380A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-15

    申请号:US10440034

    申请日:2003-05-16

    Abstract: An array of fuel cell systems are electrically couplable in series and/or parallel combinations to provide a variety of output powers, output current and/or output voltages. The fuel cell systems are nullhot swappablenull and redundant fuel cell systems may automatically replace faulty fuel cell systems to maintain output power, current and/or voltage, with or without switching. The configuration of fuel cell systems may be automatic and may be based on desired power, current and/or voltage, and/or based on the operating parameters of the fuel cell systems and/or power supply system.

    Abstract translation: 一系列燃料电池系统可串联和/或并联组合电耦合,以提供各种输出功率,输出电流和/或输出电压。 燃料电池系统是“可热交换的”,并且冗余的燃料电池系统可以自动地更换有缺陷的燃料电池系统以保持输出功率,电流和/或电压,有或没有开关。 燃料电池系统的配置可以是自动的,并且可以基于期望的功率,电流和/或电压,和/或基于燃料电池系统和/或供电系统的操作参数。

    Conditioning and maintenance methods for fuel cells
    18.
    发明申请
    Conditioning and maintenance methods for fuel cells 审中-公开
    燃料电池的调节和维护方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030224227A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-04

    申请号:US10159594

    申请日:2002-05-30

    Abstract: Certain fuel cells (e.g., solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells) may temporarily exhibit below normal performance after initial manufacture or after prolonged storage. While normal performance levels may be obtained after operating such fuel cells for a suitable time period, this process can take of order of days to fully complete. However, various conditioning and/or maintenance techniques are disclosed that provide for normal performance levels without the need for a lengthy initial operating period.

    Abstract translation: 某些燃料电池(例如,固体聚合物电解质燃料电池)在初始制造之后或在长时间储存​​之后可能暂时低于正常性能。 虽然在合适的时间段内操作这种燃料电池之后可以获得正常的性能水平,但该过程可能需要几天的时间才能完全完成。 然而,公开了提供正常性能水平的各种调理和/或维护技术,而不需要冗长的初始操作周期。

    Conditioning method for fuel cells
    19.
    发明申请
    Conditioning method for fuel cells 失效
    燃料电池调节方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030224226A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-04

    申请号:US10158408

    申请日:2002-05-30

    CPC classification number: H01M8/04089 H01M4/8605 H01M8/1004 Y02P70/56

    Abstract: Certain fuel cells (e.g., solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells) may temporarily exhibit below normal performance after initial manufacture or after prolonged storage. While normal performance levels may be obtained after operating such fuel cells for a suitable time period, this process can take of order of days to fully complete. However, exposing the cathode to a reductant (e.g., hydrogen) can provide for normal performance levels without the need for a lengthy initial operating period.

    Abstract translation: 某些燃料电池(例如,固体聚合物电解质燃料电池)在初始制造之后或在长时间储存​​之后可能暂时低于正常性能。 虽然在合适的时间段内操作这种燃料电池之后可以获得正常的性能水平,但该过程可能需要几天的时间才能完全完成。 然而,将阴极暴露于还原剂(例如氢)可以提供正常的性能水平,而不需要长的初始操作周期。

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