18513633. LIQUID HYDROGEN SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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LIQUID HYDROGEN SYSTEM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Ryosuke Yamamoto of Seto-shi (JP)

Norihiko Saito of Seto-shi (JP)

Naoaki Ito of Kariya-shi (JP)

LIQUID HYDROGEN SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18513633 titled 'LIQUID HYDROGEN SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a liquid hydrogen system that includes a hydrogen tank, a supply circuit to convert liquid hydrogen into hydrogen gas for a hydrogen engine, and a return circuit to maintain the internal pressure of the tank.

  • The system includes a hydrogen tank mounted on a vehicle to store liquid hydrogen.
  • A supply circuit converts the liquid hydrogen into hydrogen gas for a hydrogen engine.
  • A return circuit is connected to the hydrogen tank to maintain the internal pressure at a predetermined level.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, such as cars, buses, or trucks.

Problems Solved

The system solves the problem of efficiently storing and utilizing liquid hydrogen as a fuel source for hydrogen engines.

Benefits

The system allows for the extraction of hydrogen gas from liquid hydrogen stored in a tank, enabling the operation of hydrogen engines with a consistent fuel supply.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Revolutionizing Hydrogen Fuel Systems for Vehicles"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to liquid hydrogen storage systems for vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system ensure the safe and efficient conversion of liquid hydrogen into hydrogen gas for the engine?

The abstract does not provide details on the specific mechanisms or processes involved in the conversion of liquid hydrogen to hydrogen gas within the system.

What measures are in place to prevent leaks or pressure fluctuations in the hydrogen tank during operation?

The abstract does not mention any specific safety features or control systems that may be implemented to prevent leaks or pressure issues in the hydrogen tank.


Original Abstract Submitted

A liquid hydrogen system includes a hydrogen tank mounted on a vehicle and configured to store liquid hydrogen, a supply circuit configured to supply a hydrogen engine with a hydrogen gas which is converted from the liquid hydrogen extracted from the hydrogen tank, and a return circuit branched from the supply circuit and connected to the hydrogen tank, the return circuit being configured to return the hydrogen gas into the hydrogen tank in such a manner that the internal pressure of the hydrogen tank matches or exceeds a predetermined reference pressure.