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Electrochemical ion-exchange membrane purge pump. [for automatically purging inert gases]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7128842
The design of a purge pump and associated control system for purging a fuel cell of inert gases and impurities is described. When inert gases accumulate in the cell and affect performance by a predetermined amount, the purge pump is actuated to close the inlet valve and open the discharge valve.
Assignee:
General Electric Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3775282
OSTI ID:
7128842
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English