FUEL CELL POWER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

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FUEL CELL POWER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18734727 titled 'FUEL CELL POWER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

The abstract describes a fuel cell power control system that includes a fuel cell generating electric power, a load unit connected to the fuel cell, a DC/DC converter converting power between the fuel cell and the load unit, a battery parallel to the load unit, and a controller monitoring and controlling the power input/output.

Fuel cell generates electric power
DC/DC converter converts power between fuel cell and load unit
Battery connected parallel to the load unit
Controller monitors and controls power input/output
System ensures efficient power management and distribution

Potential Applications: - Renewable energy systems - Electric vehicles - Backup power systems

Problems Solved: - Efficient power distribution - Optimal battery utilization - Enhanced control over power output

Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency - Increased reliability - Cost-effective power management

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Fuel Cell Power Control System for Renewable Energy Applications" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as renewable energy, automotive, and telecommunications for efficient power management and distribution.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure optimal battery utilization? - The system monitors the voltage of the battery and load unit to control the electric power input/output accordingly. 2. What are the potential commercial uses of this fuel cell power control system? - This technology can be applied in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and backup power systems.

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.