18366115. FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND FUEL SUPPLYING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.)

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FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND FUEL SUPPLYING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Yong Hee Lee of Yongin-si (KR)

FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND FUEL SUPPLYING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18366115 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND FUEL SUPPLYING CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a fuel cell system with a three-way valve, first hydrogen supply valve, second hydrogen supply valve, and a controller to control hydrogen supply based on the state of the hydrogen tank while the fuel cell stack operates.

  • The three-way valve is installed on the hydrogen supply line between the fuel cell stack and the hydrogen tank.
  • The first hydrogen supply valve is installed on a branch line off the three-way valve and adjusts hydrogen supply pressure variably.
  • The second hydrogen supply valve is installed on another branch line off the three-way valve and maintains a constant hydrogen supply pressure.
  • The controller regulates the supply of hydrogen to either the first or second hydrogen supply line based on the hydrogen tank's state.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various fuel cell systems for automotive, stationary power generation, and portable electronics.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient control of hydrogen supply pressure in fuel cell systems. 2. Optimizing hydrogen usage based on the hydrogen tank's state.

Benefits

1. Improved fuel cell system performance. 2. Enhanced hydrogen utilization efficiency. 3. Extended fuel cell stack lifespan.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Optimizing Hydrogen Supply in Fuel Cell Systems" - A Key to Enhanced Performance and Efficiency

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing patents or technologies related to hydrogen supply control in fuel cell systems, but specific prior art is not provided in this context.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact fuel cell system cost-effectiveness?

The article does not delve into the cost implications of implementing this technology.

What are the environmental benefits of using this fuel cell system?

The environmental advantages of this technology are not explicitly discussed in the article.


Original Abstract Submitted

A fuel cell system includes a three-way valve installed on a hydrogen supply line between a fuel cell stack and a hydrogen tank, a first hydrogen supply valve installed on a first hydrogen supply line branching off by the three-way valve and configured to variably adjust a hydrogen supply pressure, a second hydrogen supply valve installed on a second hydrogen supply line branching off by the three-way valve and configured to adjust the hydrogen supply pressure to a constant pressure, and a controller configured to control a supply of hydrogen to one of the first hydrogen supply line and the second hydrogen supply line according to a state of the hydrogen tank while the fuel cell stack operates.