18535590. METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OF POWER PLANT simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OF POWER PLANT

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Hyun Jae Lee of Seoul (KR)

Yei Sik Jeon of Seoul (KR)

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OF POWER PLANT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18535590 titled 'METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OF POWER PLANT

Simplified Explanation

The patent application abstract describes a method for controlling thermal management systems in power plant PMCs to prevent degradation of fuel cells in fuel cell vehicles.

  • The thermal management systems are operated based on coolant temperatures of the PMCs.
  • The control method prevents the temperatures of the PMCs from deviating from a reference range.
  • The prevention of temperature deviations helps in avoiding degradation of fuel cells.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various fuel cell vehicles to ensure optimal performance and longevity of fuel cells.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the issue of thermal management in power plant PMCs, preventing temperature deviations that could lead to fuel cell degradation.

Benefits

- Improved efficiency and performance of fuel cell vehicles. - Prolonged lifespan of fuel cells. - Enhanced reliability of power plant thermal management systems.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be utilized by manufacturers of fuel cell vehicles to enhance the thermal management systems in their products, leading to better overall performance and customer satisfaction.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be existing thermal management systems in fuel cell vehicles that may not have the same level of precision in controlling coolant temperatures to prevent degradation of fuel cells.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to other methods of thermal management in fuel cell vehicles?

The article does not provide a direct comparison with other existing methods of thermal management in fuel cell vehicles.

What are the specific coolant temperature ranges that need to be maintained to prevent fuel cell degradation?

The article does not specify the exact coolant temperature ranges required to prevent degradation of fuel cells in fuel cell vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

A power plant thermal-management-system control method for controlling thermal management systems in PMCs is provided. The thermal management systems are operated based on coolant temperatures of the PMCs of a power plant of a fuel cell vehicle to prevent the temperatures of the PMCs from deviating from a reference range, which in turn prevents degradation of fuel cells.