Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240229269). WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM simplified abstract
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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 20240229269 titled 'WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM
The abstract describes a water electrolysis system that generates hydrogen through water electrolysis using a stack of cells, with sensors to measure voltages and a control device to detect overvoltage.
- Water electrolysis system for obtaining hydrogen
- Includes a stack of water electrolysis cells
- Water supply side passage and hydrogen side passage
- Voltage sensors to measure voltages for each cell or group of cells
- Control device to detect overvoltage and notify when predetermined value is exceeded
Potential Applications: - Renewable energy production - Hydrogen fuel production - Industrial processes requiring hydrogen
Problems Solved: - Efficient hydrogen production - Monitoring and preventing overvoltage in electrolysis cells
Benefits: - Sustainable hydrogen generation - Improved safety in electrolysis processes - Enhanced control and monitoring capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Water Electrolysis System for Hydrogen Production" This technology can be used in industries such as: - Energy storage - Transportation (fuel cell vehicles) - Chemical manufacturing
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to water electrolysis systems, hydrogen production, and voltage monitoring in electrolysis cells to understand the existing technology landscape.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in water electrolysis technology, hydrogen production efficiency, and safety measures in electrolysis processes.
Questions about Water Electrolysis Systems: 1. How does the overvoltage detection system in this water electrolysis system improve safety?
- The overvoltage detection system helps prevent damage to the electrolysis cells and ensures safe operation by alerting operators to potential issues.
2. What are the key differences between this water electrolysis system and traditional hydrogen production methods?
- This system offers a more efficient and controlled way to generate hydrogen compared to traditional methods like steam methane reforming.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a water electrolysis system that obtains hydrogen by water electrolysis with a water electrolysis cell including a water electrolysis stack having a plurality of the water electrolysis cells, a water supply side passage for supplying water to the water electrolysis stack, a hydrogen side passage for discharging the hydrogen obtained in the water electrolysis stack, a plurality of voltage sensors for measuring voltages for the respective water electrolysis cells or for each group of the water electrolysis cells, and a control device, where the control device is configured to acquire a voltage from each of the voltage sensors, determine whether the voltage is equal to or higher than a predetermined value and notify that an overvoltage has been generated when it is determined that the voltage is equal to or higher than the predetermined value.
