17969467. MULTI-MODULE FUEL CELL POWER GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
MULTI-MODULE FUEL CELL POWER GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
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MULTI-MODULE FUEL CELL POWER GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17969467 titled 'MULTI-MODULE FUEL CELL POWER GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a system for starting up and shutting down a multi-module fuel cell power generating system. In this system, one fuel cell module supplies the necessary electric power for starting up or shutting down another fuel cell module. This reduces the number of batteries and converters needed for the power generation system, simplifying the control process.
- The first fuel cell module provides electric power for starting up or shutting down the second fuel cell module.
- The second fuel cell module uses the electric power supplied by the first module to perform its startup or shutdown.
- This reduces the number of high-voltage batteries, low-voltage batteries, and bi-directional low voltage DC-DC converters needed for the multi-module fuel cell power generation system.
- It also reduces the complexity of the control process.
Potential Applications
- Multi-module fuel cell power generating systems
- Start-up and shutdown processes in fuel cell power generation
Problems Solved
- Reduces the number of batteries and converters needed for the power generation system
- Simplifies the control process
Benefits
- Cost savings by reducing the number of components required
- Simplified control process for starting up and shutting down the system
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to startup and cold shutdown (CSD) of a multi-module fuel cell power generating system. According to the present disclosure, a first fuel cell module may supply electric power that is required for startup and cold shutdown of a second fuel cell module, and the second fuel cell module may perform the startup or cold shutdown of the second fuel cell module by using the electric power supplied from the first fuel cell module. According to the present disclosure, the numbers of high-voltage batteries, low-voltage batteries and bi-directional low voltage DC-DC converters (BLDCs) used for multi-module fuel cell power generation may be reduced and control complexity may be reduced.
