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Fuel cell flooding detection and correction

Patent ·
OSTI ID:873159
Method and apparatus for monitoring an H.sub.2 -O.sub.2 PEM fuel cells to detect and correct flooding. The pressure drop across a given H.sub.2 or O.sub.2 flow field is monitored and compared to predetermined thresholds of unacceptability. If the pressure drop exists a threshold of unacceptability corrective measures are automatically initiated.
Research Organization:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-90CH10435
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
US 6103409
Application Number:
09/021213
OSTI ID:
873159
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English