Honda motor co., ltd. (20240304833). FUEL CELL STACK simplified abstract
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FUEL CELL STACK
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Inventor(s)
Kenji Nagumo of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
Naoki Tanaka of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
Kensuke Umezawa of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
Fumiya Arai of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
FUEL CELL STACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240304833 titled 'FUEL CELL STACK
The abstract describes a fuel cell stack with a unique exhaust gas flow path design.
- The fuel cell stack includes a cell stacked body and an exhaust gas flow path for discharging reaction gas.
- A communicating tube is placed in the exhaust gas flow path, connecting the upstream and downstream sides through openings.
- The exhaust gas flow path features a reduced diameter portion that gradually decreases the flow path area towards the outlet.
- The second opening of the communicating tube communicates with the exhaust gas flow path between the reduced diameter portion and the outlet.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various fuel cell applications for power generation. - It can be implemented in automotive fuel cell systems for efficient energy production.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the efficiency of fuel cell systems by optimizing the exhaust gas flow path. - Improves the overall performance and longevity of fuel cell stacks.
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency and power generation capabilities. - Enhanced durability and reliability of fuel cell systems. - Reduction in emissions and environmental impact.
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Exhaust Gas Flow Path Design for Fuel Cell Stacks This technology can be utilized in automotive, residential, and industrial fuel cell systems for clean and efficient power generation. The optimized exhaust gas flow path design improves overall performance and reliability, making it a valuable solution for various commercial applications in the energy sector.
Questions about Fuel Cell Stack with Unique Exhaust Gas Flow Path Design: 1. How does the unique exhaust gas flow path design contribute to the efficiency of fuel cell systems? - The design optimizes the flow of reaction gas, enhancing the overall performance and energy generation capabilities of the fuel cell stack.
2. What are the potential environmental benefits of implementing this technology in fuel cell applications? - By improving efficiency and reducing emissions, this technology can help lower the environmental impact of power generation processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
a fuel cell stack including a cell stacked body, an exhaust gas flow path penetrating the cell stacked body in a predetermined direction so as to discharge a reaction gas supplied to a plurality of power generation cells, and a communicating tube disposed in the exhaust gas flow path so as to communicate with an upstream side and a downstream side of the exhaust gas flow path respectively through a first opening and a second opening of the communicating tube. the exhaust gas flow path includes a reduced diameter portion configured to gradually decrease a flow path area toward an outlet of the exhaust gas flow path, and the second opening communicates with the exhaust gas flow paths between an end on a small diameter side of the reduced diameter portion and the outlet of the exhaust gas flow path.
