18450724. CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELLS simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELLS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELLS - 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
CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELLS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18450724 titled 'CONDENSATE WATER DRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELLS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a condensate water drain control system for fuel cells, which includes a fuel cell stack, a fuel supply line, a water trap, a drain valve, and a drain controller.
- The fuel cell stack generates electric power through chemical reaction.
- The fuel supply line recirculates fuel discharged from the fuel cell stack and fuel introduced from a fuel supply valve.
- The water trap collects condensate water discharged from the fuel cell stack.
- The drain valve discharges the condensate water stored in the water trap to the outside when opened.
- The drain controller determines the pressure in the fuel supply line before opening the drain valve and senses fuel discharge through the drain valve.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in fuel cell systems to efficiently manage condensate water and prevent any potential issues caused by water accumulation.
Problems Solved
1. Prevents water buildup in fuel cell systems. 2. Ensures proper drainage of condensate water to maintain system efficiency.
Benefits
1. Improved performance and longevity of fuel cell systems. 2. Enhanced safety by preventing water-related malfunctions.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized in various industries using fuel cell systems, such as automotive, aerospace, and stationary power generation.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing systems that manage condensate water in fuel cell applications, but this specific combination of components and control mechanisms may be novel.
What is the efficiency of this technology compared to traditional condensate water management systems?
The efficiency of this technology in managing condensate water in fuel cell systems compared to traditional systems is not explicitly mentioned in the abstract.
How does the drain controller determine the pressure in the fuel supply line before opening the drain valve?
The method or technology used by the drain controller to determine the pressure in the fuel supply line is not detailed in the abstract.
Original Abstract Submitted
A condensate water drain control system for fuel cells includes a fuel cell stack configured to generate electric power through chemical reaction, a fuel supply line configured to recirculate fuel discharged from the fuel cell stack together with fuel introduced from a fuel supply valve, a water trap located in the fuel supply line, the water trap being configured to collect condensate water discharged from the fuel cell stack, a drain valve configured to discharge the condensate water stored in the water trap to the outside when opened, and a drain controller configured to determine whether the fuel supply valve is controlled such that pressure in the fuel supply line is maintained before the drain valve is opened and to sense discharge of fuel from the fuel supply line through the drain valve upon determining that the pressure is maintained.
