WO2006017375A3 - Method and system for controlling fluid delivery in a fuel cell - Google Patents

Method and system for controlling fluid delivery in a fuel cell Download PDF

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WO2006017375A3
WO2006017375A3 PCT/US2005/026924 US2005026924W WO2006017375A3 WO 2006017375 A3 WO2006017375 A3 WO 2006017375A3 US 2005026924 W US2005026924 W US 2005026924W WO 2006017375 A3 WO2006017375 A3 WO 2006017375A3
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Ian W Kaye
Scipio William R Di
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Abstract

The invention relates to micro fuel cell systems whose performance is enhanced by an accurate fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system improves reactant fluid provision to meet electrical output, while maintaining correct stoichiometries for chemical processing in a downstream reactor. The fluid delivery system includes a pressure source and a differential flow meter. The differential flow meter uses a flow restrictor and a sensor. The pressure source moves a fluid through the flow restrictor; the sensor detects differential pressure in the flow restrictor and outputs a signal that permits dynamic control of fluid flow, e.g., by controlling a pump.
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