17872931. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM OF VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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 continuously monitoring the hydrogen storage system of a vehicle. It includes temperature sensors, a comparator, and a controller to detect hydrogen leaks and perform failure diagnosis.
- The apparatus includes a first temperature sensor to measure the internal temperature of a hydrogen tank and a second temperature sensor to measure the outdoor temperature.
- A comparator compares the internal temperature with the outdoor temperature to determine if a hydrogen leak has occurred.
- If a leak is detected, the comparator outputs a wake-up signal.
- A controller receives the wake-up signal and performs failure diagnosis of the hydrogen storage system.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source, such as hydrogen-powered cars or buses.
- It can also be used in hydrogen storage systems for stationary applications, such as backup power systems or industrial processes.
Problems Solved
- The technology solves the problem of continuously monitoring the hydrogen storage system to detect leaks, which is crucial for safety and preventing accidents.
- It addresses the need for an automated system that can detect leaks and initiate failure diagnosis without human intervention.
Benefits
- Continuous monitoring ensures early detection of hydrogen leaks, allowing for prompt action to prevent accidents or damage.
- The automated system reduces the need for manual inspections and improves the overall safety of hydrogen storage systems.
- Failure diagnosis performed by the controller helps identify and address any issues or malfunctions in the hydrogen storage system, ensuring its proper functioning.
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.
