18337848. Fuel Cell Cooling Control System and Method simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 Fuel Cell Cooling Control System and Method
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Fuel Cell Cooling Control System and Method - 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 Cooling Control System and Method
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyun Young Pi of Yongin-si (KR)
Fuel Cell Cooling Control System and Method - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18337848 titled 'Fuel Cell Cooling Control System and Method
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment fuel cell cooling control system described in the abstract includes sensors to detect coolant temperatures and gas inlet pressure, as well as a controller to estimate reaction surface temperature in a fuel cell stack and control coolant flow rate accordingly.
- Inlet temperature sensor detects coolant inlet temperature
- Outlet temperature sensor detects coolant outlet temperature
- Pressure detector detects gas inlet pressure
- Controller estimates reaction surface temperature in fuel cell based on sensor data
- Controller controls coolant flow rate based on estimated reaction surface temperature
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various fuel cell systems to optimize cooling and improve overall efficiency.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps in maintaining optimal operating temperatures in fuel cell stacks, which can enhance performance and longevity of the system.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency of fuel cell systems - Enhanced reliability and durability - Better control over cooling process
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimized Fuel Cell Cooling Control System for Enhanced Efficiency" can find applications in automotive, stationary power generation, and portable electronic devices industries.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to fuel cell cooling systems with temperature and pressure sensors, but specific details would need to be researched.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional cooling methods in fuel cell systems?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this innovative cooling control system and traditional methods. It would be interesting to know the efficiency gains or other advantages this system offers over conventional cooling techniques.
Are there any limitations or potential drawbacks to implementing this technology in fuel cell systems?
The article does not address any limitations or drawbacks that may be associated with the implementation of this cooling control system. It would be important to understand any challenges that could arise during integration or operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment fuel cell cooling control system including an inlet temperature sensor configured to detect a coolant inlet temperature including a temperature of a coolant supplied to a coolant inlet of a fuel cell stack, an outlet temperature sensor configured to detect a coolant outlet temperature including the temperature of the coolant discharged from a coolant outlet of the fuel cell stack, a pressure detector configured to detect a gas inlet pressure including a pressure of air supplied to a cathode-side inlet of the fuel cell stack, and a controller configured to estimate a reaction surface temperature in a cell of the fuel cell stack based on the coolant inlet temperature, the coolant outlet temperature, and the gas inlet pressure and to control a flow rate of the coolant supplied to the fuel cell stack according to the estimated reaction surface temperature.
