17987589. STRUCTURE FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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STRUCTURE FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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STRUCTURE FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17987589 titled 'STRUCTURE FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a structure that improves the performance of a fuel cell thermal management system. This structure includes various components such as a radiator, coolant supply pump, cathode oxygen depletion (COD) heater, heater core, temperature adjustment valve, and a reservoir.
- The radiator is designed to exchange heat with the coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack.
- The coolant supply pump is responsible for supplying the coolant to the fuel cell stack.
- The COD heater is placed in parallel with the radiator to provide additional heating capability.
- The heater core is positioned in series with the COD heater and is responsible for heating the interior of a vehicle.
- The temperature adjustment valve is connected to the radiator, coolant supply pump, and heater core, and it controls the flow of the coolant.
- The reservoir is located between the downstream side of the fuel cell stack and the front end of the coolant supply pump. It helps adjust the pressure of the coolant.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This structure can be used in fuel cell vehicles to improve the performance and efficiency of the fuel cell thermal management system.
- It can also be applied in other industries that utilize fuel cells, such as stationary power generation or portable power systems.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The structure helps regulate the temperature of the fuel cell stack, preventing overheating and ensuring optimal performance.
- It provides efficient heating for the vehicle's interior, enhancing passenger comfort in cold weather conditions.
- The reservoir helps maintain the proper pressure of the coolant, preventing any potential damage to the fuel cell system.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved performance and efficiency of the fuel cell thermal management system.
- Enhanced passenger comfort through efficient heating of the vehicle's interior.
- Protection against potential damage to the fuel cell system by maintaining the proper coolant pressure.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a structure for improving performance of a fuel cell thermal management system. The structure for improving performance of a fuel cell thermal management system may comprise a radiator configured to exchange heat with a coolant discharged from a fuel cell stack, a coolant supply pump configured to supply the coolant to the fuel cell stack, a cathode oxygen depletion (COD) heater disposed in parallel with the radiator, a heater core disposed in series with the COD heater and configured to heat an interior of a vehicle, a temperature adjustment valve coupled to the radiator, the coolant supply pump, and the heater core and configured to control a flow of the coolant, and a reservoir disposed between a downstream side of the fuel cell stack and a front end of the coolant supply pump and configured to adjust a pressure of the coolant.
