FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED STARTING CAPABILITY
摘要
A method of commencing operation of a fuel cell system which includes a fuel reformer is provided. During a start-up period, the same fuel (14) which is used in the feedstock to the reformer (13) is directed to at least a portion of the fuel cells (11) in the system. These fuel cells provide output power by direct oxidation of the fuel, at least until the reformer is operational, producing a hydrogen-containing gas stream suitable for the fuel cells. Thus, useful output power can be obtained from the system without the delay typically associated with start-up of the reformer.
申请公布号
WO0030200(A1)
申请公布日期
2000.05.25
申请号
WO1999CA01043
申请日期
1999.11.08
申请人
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.;TILLMETZ, WERNER;WILKINSON, DAVID, P.;COLBOW, KEVIN, M.;ST-PIERRE, JEAN
发明人
TILLMETZ, WERNER;WILKINSON, DAVID, P.;COLBOW, KEVIN, M.;ST-PIERRE, JEAN