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Glossary

ENfuel cell 
electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidant to electrical energy (DC power), heat and reaction products

The fuel and oxidant are typically stored outside of the fuel cell and transferred into the fuel cell as the reactants are consumed.


TC/SC:105Terms     Info     Publications
Published in:IEC 62282-7-1, ed. 1.0 (2010-06) Terms     Info
Reference number:3.10

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