18136176. FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jong Hyun Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
Young Wook Cheong of Seoul (KR)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18136176 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The fuel cell system described in the patent application includes a fuel cell with multiple cells, a power storage device, and a controller. The controller recirculates hydrogen from the cathode space back to the anode space when power generation is stopped, based on pressure and cell voltages.
- Fuel cell system components:
- Fuel cell with multiple cells
- Power storage device
- Controller for recirculating hydrogen
- Controller function:
- Recirculates hydrogen from cathode to anode
- Based on pressure and cell voltages
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and stationary power generation.
Problems Solved
The system helps improve the efficiency and reliability of fuel cell power generation by optimizing hydrogen recirculation and power supply based on real-time data.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency in power generation
- Enhanced reliability of fuel cell systems
- Real-time monitoring and control capabilities
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimized Hydrogen Recirculation System for Fuel Cells: Improving Efficiency and Reliability"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to fuel cell systems with hydrogen recirculation mechanisms or power storage devices for fuel cells.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine the optimal timing for recirculating hydrogen back to the anode space based on pressure and cell voltages?
The controller likely uses algorithms and sensors to analyze the pressure and cell voltages, then makes decisions based on predefined thresholds and performance models.
What are the specific industries or applications where this technology is expected to have the most significant impact?
The patent application does not specify the industries or applications, but potential areas could include automotive, aerospace, and stationary power generation where fuel cell systems are commonly used.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell system and a method of controlling the system are provided. The fuel cell system includes: a fuel cell having a plurality of cells to generate power through a reaction between hydrogen supplied to an anode space and oxygen supplied to a cathode space; a power storage device to be charged with power generated by the fuel cell or discharged to supply power; and a controller. The controller recirculates hydrogen, diffused from the anode space to the cathode space, into the anode space by supplying power charged in the power storage device to the fuel cell when the power generation of the fuel cell is stopped. The controller is configured to control whether to supply the power to the fuel cell based on a pressure measured in the anode space and voltages of the cells that constitute the fuel cell.
