COMPRESSION APPARATUS

Organization Name

panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

COMPRESSION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280093 titled 'COMPRESSION APPARATUS

The compression apparatus described in the patent application includes an electrolyte membrane, an anode, a cathode, and a voltage applicator.

An electrolyte membrane separates the anode and cathode.
A voltage is applied between the anode and cathode by the voltage applicator.
Protons extracted from an anode fluid move to the cathode through the electrolyte membrane, producing compressed hydrogen.
A face seal is placed on the outer periphery of the anode, with an elastic material in between the anode and the face seal.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in hydrogen compression systems for fuel cell vehicles. - It could also find applications in industrial processes requiring compressed hydrogen.

Problems Solved: - Provides a more efficient and compact method for hydrogen compression. - Offers a solution for storing and transporting hydrogen in a compressed form.

Benefits: - Increased efficiency in hydrogen compression. - Reduced size and weight of hydrogen compression systems. - Enhanced safety in handling compressed hydrogen.

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Hydrogen Compression Technology for Fuel Cell Vehicles This technology can revolutionize the hydrogen fuel industry by providing a more efficient and compact solution for hydrogen compression. It can be utilized in fuel cell vehicles, industrial processes, and other applications requiring compressed hydrogen.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this compression apparatus improve upon existing methods of hydrogen compression? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in hydrogen compression systems?

Original Abstract Submitted

a compression apparatus includes an electrolyte membrane, an anode disposed on a principal surface of the electrolyte membrane, a cathode disposed on another principal surface of the electrolyte membrane, and a voltage applicator that applies a voltage between the anode and the cathode. upon the voltage applicator applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode, the compression apparatus causes protons extracted from an anode fluid fed to the anode to move to the cathode through the electrolyte membrane and produces compressed hydrogen. the compression apparatus includes a face seal disposed on an outer periphery of the anode and an elastic material interposed between the anode and the face seal.