18094234. SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sung Bum Choi of Seongnam (KR)
Kyung Min Kim of Namyangju (KR)
SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18094234 titled 'SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL AND FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a fuel cell design that includes a separator with a porous structure. This design ensures a constant supply of air to the fuel cell, regardless of its position within an air channel, thus preventing degradation of the fuel cell.
- The fuel cell includes a separator with a porous structure that allows fluid flow.
- The separator has a fluid inlet part, a reaction region, and a diffusion part.
- The porous structure is stacked on one surface of the reaction region.
- The number of pores per unit volume of the porous structure varies in an inlet region.
Potential Applications
- Fuel cells for various applications such as transportation, stationary power generation, and portable electronics.
- Any application where a constant supply of air to the fuel cell is critical for its performance and longevity.
Problems Solved
- Prevents degradation of the fuel cell by ensuring a constant supply of air.
- Overcomes the issue of uneven air distribution within the fuel cell, which can lead to performance issues and reduced lifespan.
Benefits
- Improved fuel cell performance and longevity.
- Enhanced reliability and efficiency of fuel cell systems.
- Simplified design and manufacturing process for fuel cells.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell includes a separator. A constant amount of air is supplied to the fuel cell irrespective of positions within an air channel, and thus, degradation of the fuel cell is prevented. The separator includes a separator body and a porous structure which has a plurality of pores defined therein to provide a path through which a fluid flows, where the separator body includes: a fluid inlet part having a space into which the fluid is introduced; a reaction region configured to receive the fluid; and a diffusion part which is provided between the fluid inlet part and the reaction region, where the porous structure is stacked on one surface of the reaction region, and the number of pores per unit volume of the porous structure varies in an inlet region.
