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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2008
Filed:
May. 27, 2004
John G. Noetzel, Brighton, MI (US);
Kaushik Rajashekara, Carmel, IN (US);
Harry L. Husted, Kokomo, IN (US);
John G. Noetzel, Brighton, MI (US);
Kaushik Rajashekara, Carmel, IN (US);
Harry L. Husted, Kokomo, IN (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A fuel cell system in accordance with the invention includes a single, central electronic controller (CPU) for controlling at least the Air Handling sub-system, the Reformer sub-system, the Power Electronics sub-system, and the Customer Interface sub-system. The central controller provides a central location for easier serviceability; increases data transport efficiency by eliminating lengthy links between distributed controllers; eliminates the need for multiple mechanical enclosures; allows for controller thermo conditioning in one mechanical enclosure; and reduces parasitic power losses by employing a single power supply.