18418666. FUEL CELL SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION)
Contents
FUEL CELL SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Kyohei Yamashita of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418666 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM
The abstract describes a fuel cell system that includes a fuel cell supplied with a fuel gas to generate electric power, a determination unit that determines the mixing ratio of inert gas in the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell, and an operation control unit that adjusts the operation condition of the system based on the determined mixing ratio of inert gas.
- Fuel cell system with a determination unit for inert gas mixing ratio
- Operation control unit adjusts system based on mixing ratio
- Enhances efficiency and performance of the fuel cell system
- Allows for optimization of fuel cell operation based on inert gas content
- Potential to improve overall energy conversion efficiency
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for fuel cell vehicles - Power generation for stationary applications - Aerospace industry for aircraft power systems
Problems Solved: - Optimizing fuel cell operation for improved efficiency - Enhancing performance by adjusting inert gas content - Increasing energy conversion efficiency
Benefits: - Improved fuel cell efficiency - Enhanced performance and reliability - Potential for reduced emissions in fuel cell applications
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Efficiency Fuel Cell Systems for Various Industries" This technology can be used in automotive, power generation, and aerospace industries to improve energy conversion efficiency and performance of fuel cell systems.
Questions about Fuel Cell Systems: 1. How does adjusting the mixing ratio of inert gas impact the performance of the fuel cell system? Adjusting the mixing ratio of inert gas can optimize the operation of the fuel cell system, leading to improved efficiency and performance. 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in different industries? This technology can be applied in automotive, power generation, and aerospace industries to enhance energy conversion efficiency and overall performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell system according to an embodiment includes: a fuel cell that is supplied with a fuel gas to generate electric power; a determination unit that determines a mixing ratio of inert gas in the fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell; and an operation control unit that changes an operation condition of the fuel cell system, based on the mixing ratio of inert gas determined by the determination unit.
