18439995. FUEL CELL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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FUEL CELL SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
Masanori Matsushita of Tokyo (JP)
Takaharu Watanabe of Tokyo (JP)
FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18439995 titled 'FUEL CELL SYSTEM
The abstract describes a fuel cell system with a microprocessor that controls the power generation of a fuel cell to achieve a predetermined power generation efficiency. Any surplus power not used by the external load is directed to charge a battery. The system stops fuel cell power generation when the battery charge rate reaches a certain level, switches to using battery power for the external load, and resumes fuel cell power generation when the battery charge rate decreases.
- The system is designed to optimize power generation efficiency of the fuel cell.
- Surplus power is stored in a battery for later use.
- The system intelligently switches between fuel cell and battery power based on battery charge rate.
- This technology helps in efficient utilization of power sources.
- It ensures continuous power supply to the external load while maximizing fuel cell efficiency.
Potential Applications: - Renewable energy systems - Portable power sources - Backup power systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient power generation and storage - Seamless power supply management
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Reliable power supply - Extended battery life
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Fuel Cell Power Management System for Enhanced Efficiency" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as telecommunications, transportation, and off-grid power systems. It can help reduce operational costs and improve overall system reliability.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine when to switch between fuel cell and battery power? The system monitors the battery charge rate to make the decision. 2. What are the potential long-term cost savings associated with this technology? The technology can lead to reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs over time.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell system includes a microprocessor configured to perform, during an external power supply in which power is supplied to an external load, controlling a power generation of a fuel cell so as to generate a power at a predetermined power generation efficiency and supplying a surplus power not consumed out of the generated power of the fuel cell to a battery to charge the battery. The controlling includes, during the external power supply, stopping the power generation of the fuel cell when a charge rate of the battery becomes a first predetermined value or larger, controlling an output of the battery so that the power of the battery is supplied to the external load, and resuming the power generation of the fuel cell when the charge rate becomes a second predetermined value smaller than the first predetermined value or lower.
