17943991. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSPECTING AN AIR COMPRESSOR FOR A FUEL CELL simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSPECTING AN AIR COMPRESSOR FOR A FUEL CELL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tae Young Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Chang Seok You of Hwaseong-si (KR)
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSPECTING AN AIR COMPRESSOR FOR A FUEL CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17943991 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSPECTING AN AIR COMPRESSOR FOR A FUEL CELL
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a system and method for inspecting an air compressor used in a fuel cell. The system includes a fuel cell, an air compressor with a motor, and a controller. The controller calculates the estimated consumption current of the air compressor motor based on the applied voltage and rotation speed. It then compares this estimated consumption current with the measured actual consumption current to determine if the permanent magnet of the motor is demagnetized.
- The system is designed to inspect the air compressor used in a fuel cell.
- It includes a fuel cell, an air compressor, and a controller.
- The controller calculates the estimated consumption current of the air compressor motor.
- It compares the estimated consumption current with the measured actual consumption current.
- The purpose is to determine if the permanent magnet of the air compressor motor is demagnetized.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in the field of fuel cells to inspect the air compressors used in the system.
- It can be used in various industries where fuel cells are utilized, such as automotive, aerospace, and power generation.
Problems Solved
- The system solves the problem of demagnetization in the permanent magnet of the air compressor motor.
- By comparing the estimated consumption current with the actual consumption current, it can identify if demagnetization has occurred.
- This allows for timely maintenance and replacement of the demagnetized motor, preventing potential system failures.
Benefits
- The system provides a method for inspecting the air compressor without disassembling the fuel cell system.
- It enables early detection of demagnetization, preventing further damage to the motor and potential system failures.
- Timely maintenance and replacement of demagnetized motors can improve the overall efficiency and reliability of the fuel cell system.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system and a method of inspecting an air compressor for a fuel cell are proposed. The inspection system includes a fuel cell; an air compressor provided on an inlet side of a cathode of the fuel cell and provided with a motor; and a controller configured to calculate an estimated consumption current of the air-compressor motor through a relationship between an applied voltage and a rotation speed of the air-compressor motor and configured to compare the calculated estimated consumption current with a measured actual consumption current to determine whether a permanent magnet of the air-compressor motor is demagnetized.
