Patent ID: 6502533
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: C01B,F02B,F02M,H01M,Y02E,Y02T

Abstract:
An energy conversion system comprisingA. an ICE operated with a working fluid of air containing system fuel in excess of the stoichiometric quantity, with the result that hydrogen, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, reduced sulfur or combinations of the same are present in the ICE product gas exhaust; B. one or more fuel cells that produce electric power through electrochemical oxidation of product gas containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide hydrocarbons, reduced sulfur or combinations of the same at the anode surfaces and reduction of air at the cathode surfaces; C. gas transfer means to move at least a portion of the product gas from said ICE to the anode surfaces of said fuel cells; D. supply means to bring air to the cathode surfaces of said fuel cells; E. exhaust means to remove spent product gas and air from said fuel cell anode and cathode.