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Reformed methanol fuel cell rmfc or indirect methanol fuel cell imfc systems are a subcategory of protonexchange fuel cells where, the fuel, methanol ch 3 oh, is reformed, before being fed into the fuel cell. Both methanol conversion ratio and carbon monoxide co concentration increase when temperature is elevated. Output voltage was adjustable between 26 and 34 volts, and automatic unattended operation was provided by a controller. Studies on influence of cell temperature in direct methanol fuel.
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