18314296. PRESSURIZED FUEL CELL COOLING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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PRESSURIZED FUEL CELL COOLING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hans Guenter Quix of Herzogenrath (DE)
Monika Derflinger of Neidlingen (DE)
Julio Orozco Santos Coy of Aachen (DE)
PRESSURIZED FUEL CELL COOLING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18314296 titled 'PRESSURIZED FUEL CELL COOLING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a fuel cell system that includes a fuel cell, a cooling system, a supply system, and a valve. The cooling system is connected to the fuel cell and includes a heat exchanger, a coolant pump, and a coolant reservoir. The supply system is responsible for supplying a gas containing oxygen to the fuel cell. The valve is positioned in a connecting line between the cooling system and the supply system and is designed to limit the pressure difference between the gas supplied to the fuel cell and the pressure within the cooling system.
- The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, cooling system, supply system, and valve.
- The cooling system is connected to the fuel cell and consists of a heat exchanger, coolant pump, and coolant reservoir.
- The supply system is responsible for supplying a gas containing oxygen to the fuel cell.
- The valve is positioned in the connecting line between the cooling system and the supply system.
- The valve's purpose is to limit the pressure difference between the gas supplied to the fuel cell and the pressure within the cooling system.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for fuel cell vehicles.
- Power generation for remote locations or backup power.
- Portable power sources for camping or outdoor activities.
Problems Solved
- Prevents excessive pressure difference between the gas supplied to the fuel cell and the cooling system.
- Helps maintain optimal operating conditions for the fuel cell system.
- Reduces the risk of damage or failure due to pressure imbalances.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency and performance of the fuel cell system.
- Enhanced safety by preventing pressure imbalances.
- Extended lifespan of the fuel cell system components.
- Greater control and stability in the operation of the fuel cell system.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, a cooling system fluidly coupled to the fuel cell and having a heat exchanger, a coolant pump, and a coolant reservoir fluidly coupled to the heat exchanger and the coolant pump, a supply system configured to supply a gas containing oxygen to the fuel cell, and a valve positioned in a connecting line between the cooling system and the supply system, the valve operable to limit a pressure difference between pressure of the gas supplied to the fuel cell and pressure within the cooling system.
