Patent ID: 6238814
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
A fuel cell system comprising:a stack of a plurality of fuel cells, each having an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte membrane interposed between said anode and said cathode;an air intake manifold defining an open chamber extending across and in direct communication with said stack;a plurality of air flow passages extending between upper open ends and lower open ends, said upper open ends opening directly into said open chamber of said air intake manifold for receiving air and for conveying the received air into contact with the cathodes of said fuel cells and then out of said stack; andwater supply means mounted in said open chamber of said air intake manifold for introducing liquid water droplets directly into said upper open ends of all of said air flow passages, whereby liquid water is carried into contact with said cathodes.