Proton exchange membrane fuel cell assembly or electrolyzer
The fuel cell assembly addresses the challenge of non-uniform temperature distribution by restricting coolant flow in end cells, maintaining uniformity and prolonging the stack's lifespan.
FR3164573B3Active Publication Date: 2026-06-26LAIR LIQUIDE SA POUR LETUDE & LEXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LAIR LIQUIDE SA POUR LETUDE & LEXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
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Abstract
Assembly (1) comprising a stack of a plurality of fuel cell cells (30), each comprising a first cell (301) at one end and a last cell (302) at a second end, the stack being sandwiched between a first (11) and a second end plate (21), each cell (30) comprising two monopolar plates (10, 20), each comprising a cooling face (23) intended to form, together with the cooling face (23) of another monopolar plate (10, 20) or with the first plate (11) or the second end plate (21), a cooling circuit (15) comprising a distribution circuit and a discharge circuit, the distribution circuit and / or the discharge circuit of the first (301) and last (302) cells each comprising a restriction. Abbreviated figure: Fig. 1
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