18232183. FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE simplified abstract (ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED)
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FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Takatada Usami of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
Daichi Shibuya of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18232183 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a fuel cell system and a vehicle that can enhance the power recovery efficiency in a supercharger of a fuel cell vehicle. The system includes a fuel cell, a supercharger to increase the pressure of intake air by rotating a turbine with the fuel cell exhaust, and a heat pump apparatus to absorb heat from a heat source and increase the temperature of the exhaust supplied to the turbine.
- Fuel cell system with a supercharger and heat pump apparatus
- Supercharger increases pressure of intake air by rotating a turbine with fuel cell exhaust
- Heat pump absorbs heat from a heat source to increase exhaust temperature
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in fuel cell vehicles, power generation systems, and other applications requiring efficient power recovery from exhaust gases.
Problems Solved
1. Improved power recovery efficiency in superchargers of fuel cell vehicles 2. Enhanced overall performance and energy utilization in fuel cell systems
Benefits
1. Increased energy efficiency 2. Reduced fuel consumption 3. Enhanced power output
Potential Commercial Applications
1. Automotive industry for fuel cell vehicles 2. Power generation plants 3. Industrial applications for energy recovery systems
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to fuel cell systems, superchargers, and heat pump technologies for energy recovery applications.
What is the impact of this technology on fuel cell vehicle efficiency?
This technology significantly improves the power recovery efficiency in superchargers of fuel cell vehicles, leading to enhanced overall performance and energy utilization.
How does the heat pump apparatus contribute to the efficiency of the system?
The heat pump apparatus absorbs heat from a heat source to increase the temperature of the exhaust supplied to the turbine, which in turn improves the efficiency of the supercharger in increasing the pressure of intake air.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided are a fuel cell system and a vehicle that can improve the power recovery efficiency in a supercharger of a fuel cell vehicle. A fuel cell system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a fuel cell; a supercharger configured to increase a pressure of intake air of the fuel cell by rotating a turbine with an exhaust of the fuel cell; and a heat pump apparatus configured to absorb heat from a predetermined heat source to increase a temperature of the exhaust supplied to the turbine.
