18072340. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A HYDROGEN STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
Contents
- 1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A HYDROGEN STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A HYDROGEN STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION 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 Original Abstract Submitted
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A HYDROGEN STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Constantinos Minas of Slingerlands NY (US)
Lisa Tang of Niskayuna NY (US)
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A HYDROGEN STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18072340 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A HYDROGEN STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes a system for managing a hydrogen storage and distribution system by detecting elevated hydrogen concentrations, determining leak flow rates, and mitigating leaks in the system.
- The apparatus includes memory and processors to detect elevated hydrogen concentrations, determine leak flow rates, and mitigate leaks in the hydrogen storage system.
- The system uses hydrogen concentration data and sensor locations to identify leaks and send signals to control features to mitigate the leaks.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where hydrogen storage and distribution systems are used, such as fuel cell vehicles, industrial processes, and energy storage systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in early detection and mitigation of hydrogen leaks, reducing the risk of accidents, environmental damage, and loss of hydrogen resources.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved safety, reduced maintenance costs, increased efficiency in hydrogen storage and distribution, and overall better management of hydrogen systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercialized for use in hydrogen fueling stations, industrial hydrogen storage facilities, and other applications where hydrogen is stored and distributed.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing leak detection systems for gas pipelines or storage tanks, which may not be specifically designed for hydrogen storage systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between normal fluctuations in hydrogen concentration and actual leaks?
The system likely uses algorithms and historical data to determine the baseline hydrogen concentration levels and identify deviations that indicate potential leaks.
What is the response time of the system in detecting and mitigating leaks in the hydrogen storage system?
The response time would depend on the sensitivity of the sensors, the processing speed of the system, and the communication protocols used to send signals to control features.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for managing a hydrogen storage and distribution system. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an apparatus comprising memory and one or more processors to execute instructions to detect, via hydrogen concentration data, an elevated hydrogen concentration at a hydrogen storage system, determine a mass flow rate of a leak associated with the elevated hydrogen concentration based on the hydrogen concentration data and a location of a sensor associated with the hydrogen concentration data, and mitigate the leak by sending a signal to one or more controllable features of the hydrogen storage system based on the determined mass flow rate.
