NOVELTY - Fuel cell (42) has electrolyte arranged between an anode and cathode, each provided with inlet and outlet. Recirculation conduit including pump (54) is connected between anode inlet and outlet. Water separator (50) is provided in the conduit between anode outlet and pump, for separating water from fuel gas exiting the anode. A fuel inlet (44) is connected to recirculation conduit for fuel supply.    USE - The fuel cell is used for power generation by converting chemical energy to electrical energy for power generation, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The excess water produced by the fuel cell is recovered efficiently and recycled to humidify the oxidant and/or fuel streams, avoiding the need for a separate water source for humidification. The connections of dryers are periodically switched between the cathode inlet and the cathode outlet, where one dryer recovers moisture from outgoing oxidant stream and the other dryer humidifies the incoming oxygen stream. Moisture load on the dryers is reduced, thereby enabling longer cycles to be used. When the oxidant side is maintained at significantly higher pressure than anode or fuel side, water generated during the reaction is made to flow back through the membrane so that a significant amount of water appears on anode side and the exhausted anode fuel stream is significantly humidified. The fuel cell can be used in cold weather conditions, since blockage of vent and undesirable moisture level are inhibited such that formation of frost and ice particles in or around the apparatus is prevented. A replacement of the dryer to effect recharging, is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel is supplied through the anode inlet and oxidant is supplied through the cathode inlet.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of recovering moisture from a fuel stream of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus for recovering and recycling water on the anode side of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (42)    Fuel inlet (44)    Water separator (50)    Pump (54)