18140319. FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND A FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Contents
- 1 FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND A FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND A FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND A FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Min Gu Park of Hwaseong-si (KR)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND A FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18140319 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND A FUEL CELL SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a fuel cell system with a cut-off valve in the air flow line to adjust the flow of air to the cathode, a cooling medium to regulate the temperature of the fuel cell stack, and a controller to manage the valve position based on the fuel cell stack's operation mode and external temperatures.
- Air flow line with a cut-off valve to control air flow to the cathode
- Cooling medium to regulate the temperature of the fuel cell stack
- Controller to adjust the cut-off valve position based on driving mode and external temperatures
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and stationary power generation.
Problems Solved
The system helps in optimizing the performance and efficiency of the fuel cell stack by regulating the air flow and temperature effectively.
Benefits
- Improved fuel cell efficiency - Enhanced performance and reliability - Energy savings through optimized operation
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Fuel Cell System Performance for Various Industries"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to fuel cell systems with temperature regulation and air flow control mechanisms, but specific examples would need to be researched.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller adjust the cut-off valve position based on external temperatures?
The controller likely uses temperature sensors to monitor the outside air temperature and adjust the valve position accordingly to maintain optimal operating conditions.
What are the specific driving modes of the fuel cell stack that the controller adjusts the cut-off valve position for?
The driving modes could include startup, normal operation, shutdown, and any other specific modes where airflow and temperature regulation are critical for performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell system includes an air flow line connected to a cathode, a cut-off valve provided in the air flow line so as to adjust an opened/closed state of the air flow line, a cooling medium configured to cool or heat a fuel cell stack, and a controller configured to adjust a position of the cut-off valve according to a driving mode of the fuel cell stack and to further adjust the position of the cut-off valve on the basis of a temperature of outside air or a temperature of the cooling medium.
