18337848. Fuel Cell Cooling Control System and Method simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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 stack
- Controller controls coolant flow rate based on estimated temperature
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various fuel cell systems to optimize cooling and improve overall efficiency.
Problems Solved
This system helps prevent overheating in fuel cell stacks by accurately monitoring and controlling coolant flow rates based on temperature and pressure data.
Benefits
- Enhanced fuel cell performance - Increased efficiency - Extended lifespan of fuel cell stack
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimized Fuel Cell Cooling Control System for Enhanced Efficiency and Performance"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to fuel cell cooling systems and temperature control methods in the field of fuel cell technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does this system compare to traditional cooling methods in fuel cell technology?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this innovative cooling control system and traditional cooling methods used in fuel cell technology. It would be interesting to know the specific advantages and disadvantages of this new system compared to existing methods.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in fuel cell systems?
The article does not address the potential cost implications of implementing this advanced cooling control system in fuel cell systems. Understanding the cost-effectiveness of this technology compared to traditional cooling methods would be crucial for its widespread adoption in the industry.
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.
