18218857. FUEL CELL SYSTEM simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 FUEL CELL SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FUEL CELL 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
FUEL CELL SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18218857 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a fuel cell system with a unique configuration for discharging waste products and controlling the flow of air and waste within the system.
- Fuel cell system with integrated discharge line and valve
- Air supply line connected to air electrode for supplying air
- Discharge line connected to hydrogen electrode for discharging waste product
- Controller to control discharge valve and flow of waste product
- Connection line to connect discharge valve and air supply line
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and stationary power generation where fuel cells are used.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient discharge of waste products from fuel cell systems 2. Controlled flow of air and waste within the system
Benefits
1. Improved efficiency in waste product management 2. Enhanced control over the fuel cell system operation
Potential Commercial Applications
"Fuel Cell System with Integrated Discharge Valve: Commercial Applications"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to fuel cell systems with discharge valves and integrated control mechanisms, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine when to discharge the waste product?
The abstract does not specify the criteria or sensors used by the controller to make decisions regarding waste product discharge.
What is the expected lifespan of the integrated discharge valve in the system?
Information about the durability and maintenance requirements of the integrated discharge valve is not mentioned in the abstract.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell system, includes a fuel cell stack, an air supply line connected to an inlet of an air electrode of the fuel cell stack to supply air, an integrated discharge line configured to be connected to an outlet of a hydrogen electrode of the fuel cell stack and discharge a waste product to outside, an integrated discharge valve provided in the integrated discharge line, a connection line configured to connect the integrated discharge valve and the air supply line, and a controller configured to control the integrated discharge valve to discharge the waste product to the outside through the integrated discharge line or to supply the waste product to the air supply line through the connection line.
