AU2002235176A1 - A predictive control arrangement for load-following fuel cell-powered applications - Google Patents

A predictive control arrangement for load-following fuel cell-powered applications

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AU2002235176A1
AU2002235176A1 AU2002235176A AU3517602A AU2002235176A1 AU 2002235176 A1 AU2002235176 A1 AU 2002235176A1 AU 2002235176 A AU2002235176 A AU 2002235176A AU 3517602 A AU3517602 A AU 3517602A AU 2002235176 A1 AU2002235176 A1 AU 2002235176A1
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fuel cell
control arrangement
predictive control
following fuel
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Zakiul Kabir
Paul R. Margiott
Glenn W. Scheffler
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UTC Power Corp
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International Fuel Cells Corp
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