20240039019. FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR START CONTROL THEREIN simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.)

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FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR START CONTROL THEREIN

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Hye Su Lim of Yongin-si (KR)

Sung Kyung Choi of Yongin-si (KR)

Jong Bo Won of Yongin-si (KR)

FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR START CONTROL THEREIN - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240039019 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR START CONTROL THEREIN

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a fuel cell system that includes a coolant control valve to regulate the flow of coolant through a fluid passage connected to a fuel cell stack. A controller is used to control the opening amount of the coolant control valve during a predefined start sequence when the condition for normal start of the fuel cell stack is met. The coolant control valve is formed by integrating a first valve to switch the flow of coolant into a first pump with a second valve to switch the flow of coolant pumped by the first pump.

  • The fuel cell system includes a coolant control valve to regulate coolant flow.
  • A controller is used to control the opening amount of the coolant control valve during a start sequence.
  • The coolant control valve is formed by integrating a first valve and a second valve.
  • The first valve switches the flow of coolant into a first pump.
  • The second valve switches the flow of coolant pumped by the first pump.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Fuel cell systems in vehicles
  • Power generation systems
  • Portable power devices

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Efficient regulation of coolant flow in a fuel cell system
  • Improved start-up sequence for the fuel cell stack

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced performance and efficiency of fuel cell systems
  • Improved reliability and durability of the fuel cell stack
  • Simplified design and integration of coolant control valve


Original Abstract Submitted

a fuel cell system includes a coolant control valve to switch a flowing path of a coolant passing through a fluid passage connected to a fuel cell stack, and a controller to control a valve opening amount of the coolant control valve while performing a start sequence previously defined, when a condition for normal start of the fuel cell stack is satisfied, and the coolant control valve is formed by integrating a first valve to switch a flowing path of a coolant flowing into a first pump with a second valve to switch a flowing path of a coolant pumped by the first pump.