Fuel cell assembly comprising an electrolyte reservoir
CA 2410005 C · Owner: Mtu Cfc Solutions Gmbh · Inventors: Hoffmann, Joachim
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The invention relates to a fuel-cell assembly comprising a number of fuel cells that, are arranged in a stack. Each fuel cell contains an anode a cathode and a , porous, electrolyte matrix arranged therebetween. An electrolyte reservoir which, compensates the electrolyte losses from the fuel cells is provided at the end or in, the vicinity of the end of the fuel cell stack said electrolyte being , transported to the individual fuel cells by electrical forces within the fuel cell stack. According to the, invention, the electrolyte reservoir is configured as a supporting structure which, forms hollow chambers that contain porous bodies for absorbing the electrolyte in, their pores.
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- Filed May 23, 2001 and granted July 19, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 23, 2021.
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