18261038. FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED HUMIDIFICATION simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED HUMIDIFICATION
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Jochen Braun of Heimsheim (DE)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED HUMIDIFICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18261038 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED HUMIDIFICATION
Simplified Explanation
The invention is a fuel cell system designed to conduct water accumulating on the anode outlet to humidify the oxidant flow to the cathode inlet.
- Fuel cell system with at least one fuel cell, anode, cathode, and membrane
- System conducts water from anode outlet to humidification connection in oxidant line
- Water is used to humidify oxidant flow to cathode inlet
Potential applications of this technology: - Fuel cell vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Backup power systems
Problems solved by this technology: - Improves efficiency of fuel cell system - Prevents water accumulation on anode outlet - Ensures proper humidification of oxidant flow
Benefits of this technology: - Increased performance of fuel cell system - Extended lifespan of fuel cell components - Enhanced reliability of fuel cell operation
Original Abstract Submitted
The invention relates to a fuel cell system, having at least one fuel cell with an anode, a cathode, a membrane arranged between the anode and the cathode, a cathode inlet, a cathode outlet, an anode inlet, and an anode outlet. According to the invention, the fuel cell system is characterized in that the fuel cell system is designed to at least partly conduct water accumulating on the anode outlet at least partially to at least one humidification connection in an oxidant line connected to the cathode inlet so that an oxidant flow flowing to the cathode inlet is humidified.
