18145518. HYDROGEN FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY)
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HYDROGEN FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT
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Constantinos Minas of Slingerlands NY (US)
HYDROGEN FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18145518 titled 'HYDROGEN FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a hydrogen fuel distribution system with integrated thermal management, including a fuel distributor, coolant distributor, compressed air distributor, and electrical distributor.
- The system consists of a hydrogen fuel distributor with two tanks connected to fuel cells, an air-cooled coolant distributor, a compressed air distributor linked to a propulsor and fuel cells, and an electrical distributor powering an electric motor that drives the propulsor.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of thermal management system in a hydrogen fuel distribution system.
- Use of air-cooled coolers to regulate temperature in fuel cells.
- Coupling of compressed air distributor to propulsor for efficient power distribution.
- Electric motor driving the propulsor for propulsion.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, drones, and other electric propulsion systems.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient thermal management in hydrogen fuel distribution systems.
- Effective power distribution in electric propulsion systems.
Benefits:
- Improved performance and longevity of fuel cells.
- Enhanced efficiency in power distribution.
- Reduced maintenance and operating costs.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, aerospace for drones, and marine applications for electric propulsion systems.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on thermal management systems in fuel cell applications and electric propulsion systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in thermal management techniques for fuel cells and electric propulsion systems.
Questions about Hydrogen Fuel Distribution System with Integrated Thermal Management: 1. How does the integrated thermal management system improve the efficiency of the fuel distribution system? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using this technology in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for a hydrogen fuel distribution system with integrated thermal management. An example fuel distribution system with integrated thermal management comprises a hydrogen fuel distributor including a first tank and a second tank. The first tank and the second tank are fluidly coupled to a first fuel cell and a second fuel cell. A coolant distributor includes air-cooled coolers thermally coupled to the first fuel cell and the second fuel cells. A compressed air distributor is coupled to a propulsor, the first fuel cell, and the second fuel cell. An electrical distributor is electrically coupled to the first fuel cell, the second fuel cell, and an electric motor. The electric motor drives the propulsor.
