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Method for generating a gas which may be used for startup and shutdown of a fuel cell

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1531888
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The present invention provides a method for generating a gas that may be used for startup and shutdown of a fuel cell. In a non-limiting embodiment, the method may include generating a nitrogen-rich stream; merging the nitrogen-rich stream with a hydrocarbon fuel stream into a feed mixture stream; and catalytically converting the feed mixture into a reducing gas.

Research Organization:
LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc., North Canton, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-06NT42809
Assignee:
LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc. (North Canton, OH)
Patent Number(s):
8,597,841
Application Number:
12/554,039
OSTI ID:
1531888
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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