Power generator with additional hydrogen storage
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1. A power generator comprising:
- a hydrogen producing fuel;
a metal hydride hydrogen storage element positioned to adsorb and desorb hydrogen produced by the hydrogen producing fuel;
a hydrogen permeable particulate filter disposed between the hydrogen producing fuel and the metal hydride hydrogen storage element; and
a fuel cell having a cathode, a proton exchange member, and an anode, the fuel cell positioned between ambient and the hydrogen producing fuel and hydrogen storage element.
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Abstract
A power generator includes a hydrogen producing fuel and a hydrogen storage element. A fuel cell having a proton exchange membrane separates the hydrogen producing fuel from ambient. A valve is positioned between the hydrogen storage element and the hydrogen producing fuel and the fuel cell. Hydrogen is provided to the fuel cell from the hydrogen storage element if demand for electricity exceeds the hydrogen producing capacity of the hydrogen producing fuel.
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16 Claims
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1. A power generator comprising:
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a hydrogen producing fuel; a metal hydride hydrogen storage element positioned to adsorb and desorb hydrogen produced by the hydrogen producing fuel; a hydrogen permeable particulate filter disposed between the hydrogen producing fuel and the metal hydride hydrogen storage element; and a fuel cell having a cathode, a proton exchange member, and an anode, the fuel cell positioned between ambient and the hydrogen producing fuel and hydrogen storage element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15)
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8. A power generator comprising:
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a hydrogen producing fuel; a metal hydride hydrogen storage element separated from the hydrogen producing fuel; a hydrogen permeable particulate filter disposed between the hydrogen producing fuel and the metal hydride hydrogen storage element; and a fuel cell having a cathode, a proton exchange member, and an anode, the fuel cell positioned between ambient and the hydrogen producing fuel and hydrogen storage element. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16)
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