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=HIGH EFFICIENCY FUEL CELL AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Eaton Intelligent Power Limited|Eaton Intelligent Power Limited]]


[[Category:Eaton Intelligent Power Limited]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Doug Hughes|Doug Hughes]][[Category:Doug Hughes]]

[[:Category:Milos Toulec of Ricany (CZ)|Milos Toulec of Ricany (CZ)]][[Category:Milos Toulec of Ricany (CZ)]]

[[:Category:Brandon Biller|Brandon Biller]][[Category:Brandon Biller]]

[[:Category:Vishal Khandelwal of Kalyan (IN)|Vishal Khandelwal of Kalyan (IN)]][[Category:Vishal Khandelwal of Kalyan (IN)]]

[[:Category:Matthew Frank|Matthew Frank]][[Category:Matthew Frank]]

[[:Category:Fabiano Contarin of Torino (IT)|Fabiano Contarin of Torino (IT)]][[Category:Fabiano Contarin of Torino (IT)]]

[[:Category:Ondrej Bolehovsky of Praha (CZ)|Ondrej Bolehovsky of Praha (CZ)]][[Category:Ondrej Bolehovsky of Praha (CZ)]]

[[:Category:Mihai Dorobantu|Mihai Dorobantu]][[Category:Mihai Dorobantu]]

[[:Category:Evan Reich|Evan Reich]][[Category:Evan Reich]]

==HIGH EFFICIENCY FUEL CELL AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18563013 titled 'HIGH EFFICIENCY FUEL CELL AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

'''Simplified Explanation:'''
The patent application describes a fuel cell air management system that includes a compressor, electric machine, expander, recuperator, intercooler, fuel cell stack, water separator, and pump for water metering.

* The system comprises a compressor that receives ambient air and supplies compressed air, connected to an electric machine via a mechanical power transmission.
* An expander is connected to the mechanical power transmission to generate power.
* A recuperator is connected to the compressor outlet to recover waste heat and improve efficiency.
* An intercooler is coupled to the recuperator outlet to cool the compressed air before entering the fuel cell stack.
* The fuel cell stack is connected to the intercooler outlet, with the exhaust from the recuperator connected to the expander.
* A water separator is connected to the expander outlet, coupled to a pump for metering water to various locations in the system.

'''Key Features and Innovation:'''
* Integration of a compressor, expander, recuperator, and fuel cell stack in a single system.
* Efficient use of waste heat and cooling of compressed air for improved performance.
* Water management system for optimal operation of the fuel cell stack.

'''Potential Applications:'''
The technology can be applied in fuel cell vehicles, stationary power generation systems, and portable power sources.

'''Problems Solved:'''
The system addresses the challenges of managing air flow, waste heat recovery, and water management in fuel cell applications.

'''Benefits:'''
* Improved efficiency and performance of fuel cell systems.
* Enhanced reliability and longevity of components.
* Reduced environmental impact through efficient energy utilization.

'''Commercial Applications:'''
The technology can be utilized in automotive, residential, and industrial sectors for clean and efficient power generation.

'''Prior Art:'''
Prior research in fuel cell systems, waste heat recovery, and water management technologies can provide insights into similar innovations.

'''Frequently Updated Research:'''
Stay updated on advancements in fuel cell technology, waste heat recovery systems, and water management solutions for fuel cells.

'''Questions about Fuel Cell Air Management Systems:'''
1. How does the integration of a compressor, expander, and recuperator improve the efficiency of a fuel cell system?
2. What are the key challenges in managing water in fuel cell applications, and how does this system address them?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A fuel cell air management system includes a compressor receiving ambient air at a compressor inlet and supplying compressed air at a compressor outlet. A mechanical power transmission is connected to an electric machine. The mechanical power transmission is operatively connected to the compressor. An expander is operatively connected to the mechanical power transmission. A recuperator is connected to the compressor outlet. The recuperator includes a recuperator inlet and a recuperator outlet. An intercooler is coupled to the recuperator outlet. A fuel cell stack is connected to an intercooler outlet. The fuel cell stack includes a fuel cell outlet connected to the recuperator and the recuperator includes an exhaust connected to the expander. A water separator is connected to an outlet of the expander. The water separator is coupled to a pump metering a specified dose of water to a specified location selected from the compressor inlet, the compressor outlet, the recuperator outlet or combinations thereof.



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