HYDROGEN GAS GENERATOR

摘要

A hydrogen generator, a fuel pellet assembly for use in the hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system are disclosed. The hydrogen generator includes a housing having a lid pivotally connected to a base and a strip having a plurality of heaters on one side and a second plurality of heaters on the opposite side. A first cartridge is disposed on one side of the strip and a second cartridge is disposed on the opposite side. Each of the first and second cartridges has a plurality of fuel pellets, each including a hydrogen-containing material that will release hydrogen gas when heated. The heaters are selectively activated to heat one or more fuel pellets to initiate the release of hydrogen gas.

主权项

1. A hydrogen generator comprising:
a housing comprising a base connected to a lid, wherein the housing defines a chamber; a heater assembly disposed in the chamber and comprising a strip and a first heater on a first side of the strip and a second heater on an opposite second side of the strip; a first cartridge disposed on the first side of the strip and comprising a first fuel pellet in thermal communication with the first heater, wherein the first fuel pellet comprises a hydrogen-containing material that will release hydrogen gas when heated; and, a second cartridge disposed on the second side of the strip and comprising a second fuel pellet in thermal communication with the second heater, wherein the second fuel pellet comprises a hydrogen-containing material that will release hydrogen gas when heated.