Hyundai motor company (20240136555). Fuel Cell Cooling Control System and Method simplified abstract
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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 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 20240136555 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, along with a controller to estimate reaction surface temperature in a fuel cell 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 a cell of the fuel cell stack and controls coolant flow rate based on the estimated temperature
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in fuel cell systems for various applications such as automotive, stationary power generation, and portable electronics.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient cooling of fuel cells to maintain optimal operating temperatures. 2. Preventing overheating and potential damage to fuel cell components.
Benefits
1. Improved fuel cell performance and longevity. 2. Energy efficiency through precise temperature control. 3. Enhanced safety by preventing overheating incidents.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized fuel cell cooling systems can be utilized in electric vehicles, backup power systems, and remote monitoring devices.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of traditional cooling systems in fuel cells, which may not provide the same level of precision and efficiency as the described embodiment.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller precisely estimate the reaction surface temperature in the fuel cell?
The abstract does not provide detailed information on the specific algorithms or methods used by the controller to estimate the reaction surface temperature.
Are there any limitations to the application of this technology in different types of fuel cells?
The abstract does not mention any potential limitations or challenges that may arise when implementing this cooling control system in various fuel cell configurations.
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.
