18733041. COMPRESSOR simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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COMPRESSOR
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COMPRESSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18733041 titled 'COMPRESSOR
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a compressor that utilizes a stack of electrochemical cells to produce compressed hydrogen by moving hydrogen from an anode to a cathode through the application of a voltage. The compressor includes channels for a heating medium to flow through, allowing for efficient operation.
- The compressor includes a stack of electrochemical cells with an anode, cathode, and electrolyte membrane.
- A voltage applicator applies a voltage to move hydrogen from the anode to the cathode, producing compressed hydrogen.
- An end plate in the stack has channels for a heating medium to flow through, ensuring optimal performance.
- The channels in the end plate and stack are designed for efficient heat transfer and operation of the compressor.
- An external channel allows the heating medium to flow through the system effectively.
Potential Applications: 1. Hydrogen compression for fuel cell vehicles. 2. Energy storage systems utilizing compressed hydrogen. 3. Industrial processes requiring compressed hydrogen.
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient compression of hydrogen gas. 2. Heat management within the compressor. 3. Optimal operation of electrochemical cells for hydrogen compression.
Benefits: 1. Increased efficiency in hydrogen compression. 2. Enhanced heat transfer capabilities. 3. Reliable operation of the compressor in various applications.
Commercial Applications: Hydrogen compression systems for automotive industry, energy storage solutions for renewable energy systems, and industrial processes requiring compressed hydrogen.
Questions about Compressor Technology: 1. How does the compressor utilize electrochemical cells to compress hydrogen gas? 2. What are the advantages of using a heating medium in the compressor system?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research on improving the efficiency and performance of electrochemical compressors for hydrogen applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A compressor includes a stack of electrochemical cells each including an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane sandwiched therebetween, an end plate at an end in a stacking direction of the stack, and a voltage applicator that applies a voltage between the anode and the cathode, wherein, the compressor causes, by using the voltage applicator to apply the voltage, hydrogen in a hydrogen-containing gas fed to the anode to move to the cathode and produces compressed hydrogen, the end plate has a first channel through which a heating medium flows, the stack has a second channel extending therethrough and connected to the first channel, the first channel has a smaller cross-sectional area than the second channel and includes an annular channel and a transverse passage extending across the annular channel, and an external channel disposed outside the stack and through which the heating medium flows is connected to the transverse passage.
