US Patent:
20070218326, Sep 20, 2007
Inventors:
Chung Liu - Cerritos CA, US
Karen Ahle - Manhattan Beach CA, US
David Loeffelholz - Long Beach CA, US
International Classification:
H01M 8/04
US Classification:
429022000, 429034000, 429024000, 429013000
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for controlling humidification device turndown ratio for proton exchange membrane fuel cells includes a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, a humidifier, a water separator for directing water vapor from the proton exchange membrane fuel cell to the humidifier, a bypass valve to regulate vapor flow into the humidifier, a turbo-compressor and control valve for regulating temperature of air flow into the humidifier, and an expansion turbine for recovery of energy from the humidifier and bypass valve.