摘要 |
The invention relates to a functional installation which consumes electrical power and which uses a fuel cell. The inventive installation includes: an electrical power consuming member; a fuel cell which is connected to the consuming member in order to supply same with electrical power, said fuel cell being of the type that uses gas fuel, particularly gaseous hydrogen; and a first reserve of gas fuel which is stored under pressure and which is intended to supply the cell by default. The invention is characterized in that the installation also includes: a second reserve of gas fuel which is stored under pressure and which is intended for the cell; means for selectively distributing fuel to the cell from the first or second reserve, whereby said distribution means can detect a supply fault or an insufficient supply from the first reserve; and means for automatically switching to the second reserve for fuel distribution in the event of an insufficient or faulty supply from the first reserve. |