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The invention relates to a fuel cell system with a hydrogen purification subsystem. The hydrogen purification subsystem can concentrate hydrogen from the fuel exhaust for recirculation or storage. The hydrogen purification subsystem can also concentrate hydrogen from a fuel supply for input into a f

The invention relates to a fuel cell system with a hydrogen purification subsystem. The hydrogen purification subsystem can concentrate hydrogen from the fuel exhaust for recirculation or storage. The hydrogen purification subsystem can also concentrate hydrogen from a fuel supply for input into a fuel cell or for storage. The hydrogen purification subsystem can also concentrate hydrogen for quantitative comparison with a second stream containing hydrogen. The hydrogen purification subsystem can also charge a hydrogen storage device for system use such as meeting transient fuel cell load increases.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fuel cell system, comprising:a fuel cell having a fuel inlet and a fuel exhaust;a hydrogen purification subsystem including a membrane electrode assembly, the membrane electrode assembly having an anode side and an cathode side, the anode side being in fluid connectio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fuel cell system, comprising:a fuel cell having a fuel inlet and a fuel exhaust;a hydrogen purification subsystem including a membrane electrode assembly, the membrane electrode assembly having an anode side and an cathode side, the anode side being in fluid connection with the fuel exhaust of the fuel cell;the anode side and cathode side of the membrane electrode assembly each having an electrical connector;a power source connected to the anode and cathode side electrical connectors of the membrane electrode assembly, the power source providing a potential across the connectors.