SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURGING A FUEL CELL SYSTEM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130149620A1
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13710047

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A method for purging non-fuel gasses from a fuel supply of a fuel cell system, including measuring a first parameter indicative of fuel concentration within the fuel supply, in response to the first parameter measurement satisfying a purge condition, wherein the purge condition is satisfied when the first parameter measurement is indicative of the fuel concentration below a predetermined concentration threshold, opening a purge valve fluidly coupled to the fuel supply and generating a purging pressure within the fuel supply to purge the fuel supply, measuring a second parameter indicative of purge completion, and in response to the second parameter measurement satisfying a purge completion condition, closing the purge valve.

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ARDICA TECHNOLOGIES INC2325 3RD STREET SUITE 424 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94107

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Fabian, Tibor Mountain View, US 36 331
Prowten, Timothy San Jose, US 6 254

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