FILTER ASSEMBLIES AND SYSTEMS FOR INTAKE AIR FOR FUEL CELLS

摘要

A filter assembly for removing particulate contaminants and chemical contaminants from an incoming dirty air stream for a fuel cell. The filter assembly also includes a noise suppression element that reduces sound waves or noise emanating from any equipment, such as a compressor. The filter assembl y can include a particulate filter portion for removing physical or particulat e contaminants, a chemical filter portion for removing chemical contaminants, or can have both portions.