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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2023
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2011
Karen Swider Lyons, Alexandria, VA (US);
Richard J Foch, Upper Marlboro, MD (US);
Gregory Page, Arnold, MD (US);
Michael Schuette, Vienna, VA (US);
Aaron D. Kahn, Alexandria, VA (US);
Richard Stroman, Washington, DC (US);
Karen Swider Lyons, Alexandria, VA (US);
Richard J Foch, Upper Marlboro, MD (US);
Gregory Page, Arnold, MD (US);
Michael Schuette, Vienna, VA (US);
Aaron D. Kahn, Alexandria, VA (US);
Richard Stroman, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a system comprising: a hydrogen fuel cell; a fuel storage tank; a regulator coupled to the storage tank and the fuel cell; an electronic auto pilot; a rechargeable battery; a power electronics module for delivering power from the fuel cell to the autopilot and the battery; and a heat exchanger coupled to the fuel cell. The fuel cell is characterized by: a minimum continuous power output of no more than 25 W; a maximum continuous power output of no less than 5000 W; a specific power of at least 200 W/kg based on the mass of the fuel cell and any control electronics, cooling components, air delivery components, and water management components; an ability to operate at least 2 psig of hydrogen at an inlet; and an ability to operate at temperatures up to 90° C.