17815262. Full Cell Power Control System and Method simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Full Cell Power Control System and Method
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Byung Jun Sung of Anyang-si (KR)
Sang Pil Jang of Anyang-si (KR)
Full Cell Power Control System and Method - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17815262 titled 'Full Cell Power Control System and Method
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a proposed fuel cell power control system that includes a fuel cell, a load unit, a DC/DC converter, a battery, and a controller. The system converts electric power between the fuel cell and the load unit, and the controller monitors and controls the voltage and power input/output to the load unit.
- A fuel cell generates electric power.
- A load unit is connected to the fuel cell.
- A DC/DC converter converts electric power between the fuel cell and the load unit.
- A battery is connected in parallel to the load unit.
- A controller monitors the voltage of the load unit, battery, or the high side of the DC/DC converter.
- The controller controls the electric power input/output to the load unit based on the monitored voltage.
Potential Applications
- Power generation systems using fuel cells.
- Electric vehicles utilizing fuel cell technology.
- Backup power systems for buildings or critical infrastructure.
Problems Solved
- Efficient conversion of electric power between a fuel cell and a load unit.
- Effective control of power input/output based on voltage monitoring.
- Integration of a battery for improved power management and backup capabilities.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency in power generation and utilization.
- Enhanced control and management of electric power.
- Increased reliability and backup capabilities with the integration of a battery.
Original Abstract Submitted
Proposed is a fuel cell power control system. A fuel cell generates electric power. A load unit is electrically connected to the fuel cell. A DC/DC converter is disposed between the fuel cell and the load unit to convert the electric power between a low side of the DC/DC converter electrically connected to the fuel cell and a high side of the DC/DC converter electrically connected to the load unit. A battery is electrically connected to the high side of the DC/DC converter to be parallel to the load unit. A controller monitors a voltage of the load unit, the battery, or the high side of the DC/DC converter, and controls the electric power input to the load unit or output from the load unit in accordance with the monitored voltage.
