18515711. WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Nobuyuki Kitamura of Minamitsuru-gun (JP)
WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515711 titled 'WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation: The water electrolysis system described in the patent application utilizes a water electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen. It consists of a water electrolysis stack with multiple cells, a water supply side passage, a hydrogen side passage, voltage sensors, and a control device.
- The system includes a water electrolysis stack with multiple cells.
- It has a water supply side passage for supplying water to the stack.
- There is a hydrogen side passage for discharging the hydrogen obtained from the stack.
- Voltage sensors measure voltages for the cells or groups of cells.
- A control device acquires voltage data from the sensors, detects low voltages, and notifies of cell failures.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes a water electrolysis cell to obtain hydrogen.
- Monitors voltages for each cell or group of cells.
- Detects and notifies of cell failures based on voltage measurements.
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in hydrogen production for various industries such as fuel cells, energy storage, and chemical manufacturing.
Problems Solved: The system addresses the need for efficient hydrogen production by monitoring cell voltages to detect and address failures promptly.
Benefits:
- Improved reliability in hydrogen production.
- Early detection of cell failures.
- Enhanced safety in water electrolysis processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Water Electrolysis System for Efficient Hydrogen Production This technology can be applied in industries requiring hydrogen for fuel cells, energy storage systems, and chemical processes. It offers improved reliability and safety in hydrogen production, making it a valuable asset for companies in the energy and chemical sectors.
Questions about Water Electrolysis Systems: 1. How does the water electrolysis system detect cell failures? The system uses voltage sensors to measure voltages for each cell or group of cells and notifies of failures when voltages are lower than a predetermined value.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond hydrogen production? The technology can also be used in industries requiring oxygen production, such as medical and industrial applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a water electrolysis system that obtains hydrogen by water electrolysis with a water electrolysis cell, the water electrolysis system including a water electrolysis stack having a plurality of the water electrolysis cells, a water supply side passage that supplies water to the water electrolysis stack, a hydrogen side passage that discharges the hydrogen obtained in the water electrolysis stack from the water electrolysis stack, a plurality of voltage sensors that measures voltages for the respective water electrolysis cells or for each group of the water electrolysis cells, and a control device configured to acquire a voltage from each of the voltage sensors, determine whether the voltage is lower than a predetermined value and notify the water electrolysis cell has a failure when it is determined that the voltage is lower than a predetermined value.
