METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE CONCENTRATION OF FLUID FUELS TO BE USED IN FUEL CELLS

摘要

The method determines the fuel concentration in fluidic fuels for fuel cells, and in particular the alcohol concentration in an alcohol/water mixture for fuel cells operated with the mixture, such as direct methanol fuel cells. The alcohol/water mixture is passed through a heating section at a constant flow rate, a known quantity of heat is supplied to the mixture, the temperature difference between the entry and exit of the heating section is measured and the alcohol concentration is determined therefrom.