Cathode flow fuel cell systems and manifolds with an add-on stiffener
AssigneeFuelCell Energy, Inc.
InventorsMichael L. QUATANNENS, Daniela NEDU, Doan HOANG, Robert S. FOURNIER
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Abstract
A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack including a plurality of fuel cells positioned between opposing end plates, an anode manifold configured to direct anode gas into or out of the fuel cell stack, a cathode manifold configured to direct cathode gas into or out of the fuel cell stack, and at least one truss attached to an external surface of at least one of the cathode manifold or the anode manifold. The at least one truss is configured to reinforce the fuel cell system.
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A fuel cell system comprising:
- a fuel cell stack comprising a plurality of fuel cells positioned between opposing end plates;
- an anode manifold configured to direct anode gas into or out of the fuel cell stack;
- a cathode manifold configured to direct cathode gas into or out of the fuel cell stack;
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- at least one truss attached to an external surface of at least one of the cathode manifold or the anode manifold;
- wherein the at least one truss is configured to reinforce the fuel cell system.
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