18218857. FUEL CELL SYSTEM simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 FUEL CELL SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FUEL CELL SYSTEM - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
FUEL CELL SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18218857 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a fuel cell system with an integrated discharge valve to efficiently manage waste product discharge.
- Fuel cell system with integrated discharge valve:
* Includes a fuel cell stack, air supply line, integrated discharge line, integrated discharge valve, connection line, and controller. * Air supply line connected to air electrode inlet to supply air. * Integrated discharge line connected to hydrogen electrode outlet to discharge waste product. * Integrated discharge valve in the integrated discharge line. * Connection line connects integrated discharge valve and air supply line. * Controller controls integrated discharge valve to discharge waste product outside or supply it to the air supply line.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and stationary power generation.
Problems Solved
Efficient management of waste product discharge in fuel cell systems, improving overall system performance and longevity.
Benefits
Enhanced control over waste product discharge, increased efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Waste Product Discharge in Fuel Cell Systems: Commercial Applications"
Possible Prior Art
No known prior art at this time.
Unanswered Questions
How does the integrated discharge valve improve overall system efficiency?
The integrated discharge valve allows for precise control over waste product discharge, preventing buildup and optimizing system performance.
What impact does the connection line have on the overall functionality of the fuel cell system?
The connection line plays a crucial role in directing the waste product either outside or back into the system, depending on the controller's instructions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell system, includes a fuel cell stack, an air supply line connected to an inlet of an air electrode of the fuel cell stack to supply air, an integrated discharge line configured to be connected to an outlet of a hydrogen electrode of the fuel cell stack and discharge a waste product to outside, an integrated discharge valve provided in the integrated discharge line, a connection line configured to connect the integrated discharge valve and the air supply line, and a controller configured to control the integrated discharge valve to discharge the waste product to the outside through the integrated discharge line or to supply the waste product to the air supply line through the connection line.
