Patent ID: 7799450
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: C01B,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An electrical power generator comprising: a water vapor generator for generating water vapor at a temperature of from about −20° C. to about 50° C.; a hydrogen gas generator attached to the water vapor generator, said hydrogen generator containing a substantially non-fluid substance which reacts with water vapor to generate hydrogen gas; said hydrogen generator optionally being attached to said water vapor generator via at least one conduit to avoid reaction of the fuel with liquid water; a fuel cell attached to the hydrogen gas generator; said fuel cell optionally being attached to said hydrogen gas generator via at least one conduit; at least one manually or electrically controllable valve for regulating the passage of hydrogen gas and water vapor between the water vapor generator and the fuel cell; and a porous plug adjacent to said water vapor generator, said plug acting as a barrier for impeding the flow of liquid water from said water vapor generator and substantially allowing the flow of hydrogen gas and water vapor into and out of said water vapor generator.