17872931. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM OF VEHICLE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM OF VEHICLE
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM OF VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17872931 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM OF VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus and method for monitoring a hydrogen storage system in a vehicle. The system includes temperature sensors, a comparator, and a controller.
- The first temperature sensor measures the internal temperature of a hydrogen tank in the vehicle.
- The second temperature sensor measures the outdoor temperature.
- The comparator compares the internal temperature with the outdoor temperature to determine if there is a hydrogen leak.
- If a hydrogen leak is detected, the comparator outputs a wake-up signal.
- The controller receives the wake-up signal and performs failure diagnosis of the hydrogen storage system.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Monitoring hydrogen storage systems in vehicles, such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- Ensuring the safety and reliability of hydrogen storage systems by detecting leaks.
- Providing early warning of potential hydrogen leaks in vehicles.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Detecting hydrogen leaks in a vehicle's storage system, which can be crucial for safety.
- Enabling continuous monitoring of the hydrogen storage system to prevent accidents or failures.
- Facilitating timely diagnosis and maintenance of the hydrogen storage system.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced safety by detecting hydrogen leaks and preventing potential accidents.
- Improved reliability of hydrogen storage systems in vehicles.
- Cost savings by enabling proactive maintenance and reducing the risk of system failures.
Original Abstract Submitted
In one aspect, an apparatus and a method for monitoring a hydrogen storage system of a vehicle to always monitor the hydrogen storage system of the vehicle are provided. The apparatus comprises a first temperature sensor that measures an internal temperature of a hydrogen tank, a second temperature sensor that measures an outdoor temperature, a comparator that determines whether a hydrogen leak occurs based on the result of comparing the internal temperature with the outdoor temperature and outputs a wake-up signal, and a controller that performs failure diagnosis of a hydrogen storage system, when receiving the wake-up signal.
