Hyundai motor company (20240204214). SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL simplified abstract
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SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL
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Inventor(s)
Jae Hyeon Choi of Incheon (KR)
Kyeong Min Kim of Namyangju-si (KR)
SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240204214 titled 'SEPARATOR FOR FUEL CELL
The patent application describes a separator for a fuel cell that includes a reaction region, manifold regions at opposite sides of the reaction region, diffusion regions between the reaction region and each manifold region, and diffusion ribs to diffuse a flow of the reactive gas.
- The separator has manifolds that allow the introduction or discharge of a reactive gas.
- Diffusion ribs are spaced apart in the diffusion region to diffuse the gas from the manifolds to the reaction region.
- Thicknesses and gaps between diffusion ribs vary at ends adjacent to manifold regions but are equal at ends adjacent to the reaction region.
Potential Applications: - Fuel cell technology - Energy storage systems - Automotive industry for electric vehicles
Problems Solved: - Efficient diffusion of reactive gas in fuel cells - Improved performance and longevity of fuel cell systems
Benefits: - Enhanced fuel cell efficiency - Increased durability and reliability - Potential for cost savings in fuel cell production
Commercial Applications: Fuel cell manufacturing companies can utilize this technology to improve the performance and reliability of their products, making them more competitive in the market for clean energy solutions.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to fuel cell separators and gas diffusion technologies to understand the evolution of this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly studying ways to enhance fuel cell technology, including improvements in gas diffusion mechanisms and separator design.
Questions about Fuel Cell Separator Technology: 1. How does this fuel cell separator design compare to traditional designs in terms of efficiency and performance? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using this innovative fuel cell separator technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
a separator for a fuel cell includes a reaction region, manifold regions at opposite sides of the reaction region, each manifold region including manifolds configured to allow introduction or discharge of a reactive gas therethrough, and a diffusion region between the reactive region and each manifold region, to diffuse a flow of the reactive gas. a plurality of diffusion ribs is disposed in the diffusion region, to be spaced apart from one another. the plurality of diffusion ribs diffuses a flow of the reactive gas from the manifolds to the reaction region. at ends of the plurality of diffusion ribs adjacent to each manifold region, thicknesses of the plurality of diffusion ribs and gaps between adjacent ones of the plurality of diffusion ribs are different. at ends of the plurality of diffusion ribs adjacent to the reaction region, thicknesses of the plurality of diffusion ribs and gaps between adjacent ones of the plurality of diffusion ribs are equal.
