Ballard Power Systems Ag

Klaus Graage

Detlef Zur Megede

A fuel cell installation containing a gas generation system, for the production of a hydrogen-containing gas, and a fuel cell system, which comprises a fuel cell, a compressor, an expander that is coupled with the compressor and a burner, the exhaust gases of which are directed to the expander. The gas generation system and the fuel cell system are designed as independent modules with respect to the supply of energy and process streams. Energy storage and energy conversion devices are arranged between the expander and the compressor in the fuel cell system.

Fuel cell installation with a gas generation system and a fuel cell system

A starter device, preferably for cold-starting, for fuel cell systems, including a current generation system, for generating electrical energy, and a gas generation system, for generating H -rich gas for the current generation system. An internal-combustion engine generates mechanical energy, which can be connected to an air compressor for supplying air to the gas generation system via a drive shaft.

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Kirchheim/Teck, Germany

Klaus Graage