Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing a fuel cell or a fuel cell stack, comprising the following steps: a) providing a first repeating unit (10) with a first sealing surface (10a) and at least one second repeating unit (16) with a second sealing surface (16a) and b) forming at least one sealing section (42) between the first sealing surface (10a) and the second sealing surface (16a). According to said invention, the step b) comprises: b1) arranging a template (22) between the first sealing surface (10a) and the second sealing surface (16a), whereby said template (22) has at least one edge area (32) which is arranged adjacent to the sealing section to be formed (42), and b2) introducing a sealing compound (40) into an area which is defined by the first sealing surface (10a), the second sealing surface (16a) and the edge area (32) of the template (22).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fuel cell stack comprising a number of fuel cell elements (2), which are placed one atop the other, with separating plates (3) arranged therebetween. Channels (4, 5), which are located on the interior, are formed for supplying the fuel gas and carrying away the waste gas. The inventive fuel cell stack is characterized in that a number of parallel longitudinal channels (6) for guiding a fuel gas are formed on a first side of the fuel elements (2), and a distributing zone (7) is formed at first ends. This distributing zone joins a supply channel (4) to the first ends of the longitudinal channels (6). In addition, a collecting zone (8) is provided that connects the discharge channel (5) to each second end of the longitudinal channels (6). An oxidizing agent guide (9), which extends in the direction of the longitudinal channels (6), is provided on the second side of the fuel cell elements (2).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fuel cell array comprising a fuel cell stack (12) with several fuel cells (10) and a first (14) and a second end plate (16) defining the fuel cell stack (12) on the end thereof. According to the invention, at least one force transmitting device (18) is provided, said device transmitting a first force to the first end plate (14) in the direction of the second end plate (16) and a second force to the second end plate (16) in the direction of the first end plate (14), wherein elastic means (20) are involved in the transmission of force. The invention also relates to a device for fixing a fuel cell array to a housing (38).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the production of a fuel cell stack, involving the following steps: a) piling up the fuel cell stack (1) and (b) putting together the fuel cell stack (1) while heating and compressing the piled fuel cell stack (1). According to the invention, at least one regulated force is applied to the piled fuel cell stack (1) during the compression thereof..
Abstract:
A method for the production of a fuel cell stack, involving the following steps: a) piling up the fuel cell stack (1) and (b) putting together the fuel cell stack (1) while heating and compressing the piled fuel cell stack (1). At least one regulated force is applied to the piled fuel cell stack (1) during the compression thereof.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fuel cell array comprising a fuel cell stack (12) with several fuel cells (10) and a first (14) and a second end plate (16) defining the fuel cell stack (12) on the end thereof. According to the invention, at least one force transmitting device (18) is provided, said device transmitting a first force to the first end plate (14) in the directi on of the second end plate (16) and a second force to the second end plate (16) in the direction of the first end plate (14), wherein elastic means (20) are involved in the transmission of force. The invention also relates to a devic e for fixing a fuel cell array to a housing (38).
Abstract:
The vaporizing burner has a distribution plate (24) and porous evaporator (22) with one fuel inlet (14). Preheating mechanism (30) is used for preheating the evaporator. The preheating mechanism is arranged on the electrical heating surface and the distribution plate is in thermal contact with the evaporator. An independent claim is also included for the method for starting the vaporizing burner.
Abstract:
A method for producing a fuel cell stack having the following steps: a) providing a first duplicating unit ( 10 ) with a first sealing surface ( 10 a) and at least one second duplicating unit ( 16 ) with a second sealing surface ( 16 a) and b) forming at least one sealing section ( 42 ) between the first sealing surface ( 10 a) and the second sealing surface ( 16 a). The step b) includes the steps of: b1) arranging a template ( 22 ) between the first sealing surface ( 10 a) and the second sealing surface ( 16 a), whereby the template ( 22 ) has at least one edge area ( 32 ) which is arranged adjacent to the sealing section to be formed ( 42 ), and b2) introducing a sealing compound (40) into an area which is defined by the first sealing surface ( 10 a), the second sealing surface (16a) and the edge area ( 32 ) of the template ( 22 ).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the production of a fuel cell stack, involving the following steps: a) piling up the fuel cell stack (1) and (b) putting together the fuel cell stack (1) while heating and compressing the piled fuel cell stack (1). According to the invention, at least one regulate d force is applied to the piled fuel cell stack (1) during the compression thereof..
Abstract:
The device has a thermoelectric device with a thermocouple leg (20) in an interspace between a wall and housing. The leg with end regions is attached at a heat contact section of the wall and a heat exchanger (26) by electrically conductive layers. The conductive layers partially interconnect the end regions, and the exchanger and wall are made up of electrically insulated ceramic having aluminum nitride and high heat conductivity.