Method and apparatus for controlling a combined heat and power fuel cell system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6939635
APP PUB NO 20030008184A1
SERIAL NO

10158253

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A cogeneration fuel cell system and associated methods of operation are provided that accommodate a demand for heat as well as a demand for electric power. The system is operated among various modes to balance heat and power demand signals. In general, a fuel cell system is coupled to a power sink and a heat sink, and a controller is adapted to respond to data signals from the power sink and the heat sink. As examples, such data signals from the heat sink may include a temperature indication or a heat demand signal (such as from a thermostat), and such data signals from the power sink may include a voltage or current measurement, an electrical power demand signal, or an electrical load.

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PLUG POWER INC968 ALBANY SHAKER ROAD LATHAM NY 12110

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ballantine, Arne W Round Lake, NY 100 1213
Hallum, Ryan Latham, NY 22 140
Parks, John W Loudonville, NY 18 141
Skidmore, Dustan L Troy, NY 21 116

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