Hyundai motor company (20240347743). FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract
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FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
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FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347743 titled 'FUEL CELL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation: The embodiment described in the abstract is a fuel cell thermal management system for vehicles. It includes components like a radiator, coolant supply pump, cathode oxygen depletion (COD) heater, heater core, air heater, and a controller.
- The system uses a radiator to exchange heat from the coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack.
- A coolant supply pump supplies coolant to the fuel cell stack.
- The COD heater increases the temperature of the coolant supplied to the fuel cell stack.
- The heater core performs heat exchange between the heated coolant and air for vehicle interior air conditioning.
- An air heater heats the air passing through the heater core and supplies it to the vehicle interior.
- A controller predicts the fuel cell stack's inlet temperature and controls the target temperature range based on the prediction.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Efficient heat exchange system for fuel cell thermal management.
- Predictive control of fuel cell stack inlet temperature.
- Integration of components for effective vehicle interior air conditioning.
Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry for electric vehicles.
- Renewable energy sector for fuel cell technology.
- HVAC systems for efficient heating and cooling.
Problems Solved:
- Maintaining optimal temperature in fuel cell stacks.
- Efficient heat management for vehicle air conditioning.
- Predictive control for improved performance.
Benefits:
- Enhanced fuel cell efficiency.
- Improved vehicle interior comfort.
- Energy savings through optimized thermal management.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Fuel Cell Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicles This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles to enhance fuel cell performance and provide efficient heating and cooling for the vehicle interior. The market implications include increased demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions and advancements in renewable energy applications.
Questions about Fuel Cell Thermal Management Systems: 1. How does the predictive control system in this thermal management system improve fuel cell efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this advanced thermal management system in electric vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
an embodiment fuel cell thermal management system may include a radiator for performing heat exchange of a coolant discharged from a fuel cell stack, a coolant supply pump for supplying the coolant to the fuel cell stack, a cathode oxygen depletion (cod) heater for increasing a temperature of the coolant supplied from the coolant supply pump, a heater core disposed downstream of the cod heater for performing heat exchange between the coolant heated by the cod heater and air for air conditioning in a vehicle interior, an air heater for heating the air passing through the heater core and for supplying the heated air to the vehicle interior, and a controller for predicting an inlet temperature of the fuel cell stack and for controlling a target temperature range of an inlet of the fuel cell stack based on the predicted inlet temperature of the fuel cell stack.
