FUEL CELL CONTROL METHOD AND FUEL CELL CONTROL DEVICE BY ESTIMATING A QUANTITY OF WATER
The method and device estimate water in the humidifier to manage moisture levels and remove excess water, addressing issues of blockage and voltage drops, thereby improving fuel cell performance and efficiency.
DE102016219797B4Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-06-25HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102016219797P0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2016-03-15
- Filing Date
- 2016-10-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-10-12
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Abstract
Fuel cell control method comprising the steps of: calculating a quantity of water in a humidifier by subtracting an output quantity of saturated steam from a production quantity of water at a cathode of a fuel cell, and subsequently adding an output quantity of water at an anode; assessing the humidity of air in the fuel cell stack; and controlling / regulating the quantity of water in the humidifier using the humidity of the air in the fuel cell stack.
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