摘要 |
A drive system for a compressor that delivers compressed air to a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle. The drive system includes an electric motor that drives the compressor. During normal operation of the fuel cell system, the motor is fed with electrical energy from the fuel cell system. During start-up of the fuel cell system, the electric motor receives electrical energy from a low voltage battery, where the electric motor can be operated at a voltage that is significantly higher than the output voltage of the low voltage battery. An expander can be connected to the compressor to drive the compressor with energy from cathode exhaust gases. Further, hydrogen recirculation can also be employed.
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