A method of shutting down operation of a fuel cell system (100) comprising a fuel cell stack (110), the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) ceasing a supply of fuel to the fuel cell stack (110); ii) closing a shut-off valve (120) on an exhaust line (122) in fluid communication with a cathode system of the fuel cell system (100), the cathode system comprising a cathode fluid flow path passing through the fuel cell stack (110); iii) pressurising the cathode system with an air compressor (133) in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet port (126) in the fuel cell stack (110); and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path.
申请公布号
WO2009040535(A2)
申请公布日期
2009.04.02
申请号
WO2008GB03256
申请日期
2008.09.25
申请人
INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED;ADCOCK, PAUL;HOOD, PETER, DAVID;BAIRD, SCOTT