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PEM fuel cell monitoring system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:672545
Method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring the performance of H{sub 2}--O{sub 2} PEM fuel cells. Outputs from a cell/stack voltage monitor and a cathode exhaust gas H{sub 2} sensor are corrected for stack operating conditions, and then compared to predetermined levels of acceptability. If certain unacceptable conditions coexist, an operator is alerted and/or corrective measures are automatically undertaken. 2 figs.
Research Organization:
General Motors Corp
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-90CH10435
Assignee:
General Motors Corp., Detroit, MI (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,763,113/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-702,895
OSTI ID:
672545
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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