18518580. HYDROGEN ENGINE SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 HYDROGEN ENGINE SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HYDROGEN ENGINE SYSTEM - 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
HYDROGEN ENGINE SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Ryosuke Yamamoto of Seto-shi (JP)
Toshihisa Tanaka of Toyota-shi (JP)
HYDROGEN ENGINE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18518580 titled 'HYDROGEN ENGINE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a hydrogen engine system that includes a hydrogen engine, a cooling channel with a liquid heat medium, and a vaporizer that vaporizes liquid hydrogen to generate hydrogen gas.
- The system consists of a hydrogen engine, a cooling channel, and a vaporizer.
- The cooling channel allows a liquid heat medium to flow and cool the hydrogen engine.
- The vaporizer, located in the cooling channel, vaporizes the liquid hydrogen using the heat medium to produce hydrogen gas.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Automotive industry for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
- Power generation for clean energy production.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses:
- Efficient cooling of hydrogen engines.
- Vaporization of liquid hydrogen for use in the engine.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved engine performance.
- Reduced emissions and environmental impact.
Potential Commercial Applications
The system could be utilized in:
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- Power plants for energy generation.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art is the use of vaporizers in hydrogen engine systems for efficient fuel utilization.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle excess heat generated during operation?
The abstract does not mention how the system manages excess heat produced by the engine and vaporization process.
What is the expected lifespan of the components in the system?
There is no information provided regarding the durability and longevity of the hydrogen engine system components.
Original Abstract Submitted
A hydrogen engine system includes: a hydrogen engine; a cooling channel through which a liquid heat medium that cools the hydrogen engine flows; and a vaporizer, disposed in the cooling channel, through which the heat medium and liquid hydrogen flow, the vaporizer causing the heat medium to vaporize the liquid hydrogen to generate hydrogen gas.
