18553861. FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Fuel Cell Power-Source Management
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tatsuya Minagawa of Tokyo (JP)
Naoki Yamano of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18553861 titled 'FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND FUEL CELL POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT METHOD
Simplified Explanation
This patent application describes a fuel cell power-source management device and method that efficiently utilizes recovered boil-off gas generated in a liquid hydrogen tank.
Key Features and Innovation
- Management of a fuel cell power-source with a liquid hydrogen tank and a recovery device for boil-off gas.
- Acquisition of boil-off gas use information, including profit potential for various uses.
- Determination of priority for using the recovered boil-off gas based on the acquired information.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries where fuel cell power-sources are used, such as transportation, energy production, and space exploration.
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the challenge of effectively utilizing boil-off gas generated in liquid hydrogen tanks, which is often wasted or underutilized.
Benefits
- Efficient use of recovered boil-off gas.
- Increased profitability through prioritized use of the gas.
- Reduced waste and environmental impact.
Commercial Applications
The technology can be implemented in fuel cell-powered vehicles, stationary power systems, and aerospace applications to optimize the use of boil-off gas and improve overall efficiency.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to fuel cell power-source management and boil-off gas utilization to gain a deeper understanding of the existing technology landscape.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay informed about the latest advancements in fuel cell technology, hydrogen storage, and power-source management to enhance the application of this innovative technology.
Questions about Fuel Cell Power-Source Management
How does the device acquire information on the use of boil-off gas?
The device acquires information on the use of boil-off gas through a use information acquisition unit that gathers data on profit potential for different uses.
What industries can benefit from this technology?
Various industries, including transportation, energy production, and aerospace, can benefit from this technology by optimizing the use of recovered boil-off gas.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fuel cell power-source management device and a fuel cell power-source management method capable of utilizing recovered boil-off gas for a more appropriate use. The fuel cell power-source management device manages a fuel cell power-source having a liquid hydrogen tank and a recovery device for boil-off gas generated in the liquid hydrogen tank, and includes: a use information acquisition unit that acquires boil-off gas use information including information on profit to be obtained when boil-off gas is used for each use of a plurality of uses of the boil-off gas recovered by the recovery device; and a priority determination unit that determines priority of the uses of the boil-off gas recovered by the recovery device based on the boil-off gas use information.
