公开(公告)号：US20040054483A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：US10244609

申请日：2002-09-17

Applicant: Hydrogenics Corporation

Inventor： Ravi Gopal ,  Didina Cazacu ,  Yuehui Wei ,  Christoph Schuetz

IPC: G06F019/00 ,  G01R031/36

CPC classification number: H01M8/04701 ,  G01R31/3658 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04298 ,  H01M8/04302 ,  H01M8/04328 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04358 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04373 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/04402 ,  H01M8/0441 ,  H01M8/04417 ,  H01M8/045 ,  H01M8/04507 ,  H01M8/04552 ,  H01M8/04619 ,  H01M8/04708 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/0494 ,  H01M8/04992 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/2483

Abstract: During testing, a controllable condition of the fuel cell is controlled based on a control value, and a measurable condition of the fuel cell is measured to provide a data value. A data processor receives a user-readable input value and provides a user-readable output value. The user-readable input value is converted to the control value and the data value is converted to the user readable output value. A mapped file is generated by and is accessible by the data processor. The mapped file includes a plurality of tag records including a control tag record for storing the control value and a data tag record for storing the data value.

Abstract translation: 在测试期间，基于控制值控制燃料电池的可控状态，并且测量燃料电池的可测量条件以提供数据值。 数据处理器接收用户可读的输入值并提供用户可读的输出值。 将用户可读的输入值转换为控制值，并将数据值转换为用户可读的输出值。 映射文件由数据处理器生成并可访问。 映射文件包括多个标签记录，包括用于存储控制值的控制标签记录和用于存储数据值的数据标签记录。

公开(公告)号：US20030186093A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-02

申请号：US10109982

申请日：2002-03-28

Inventor： Jean St-Pierre ,  NengYou Jia ,  Marian Van Der Geest ,  Abderrahmane Atbi ,  Herwig R. Haas

IPC: H01M008/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04303 ,  H01M8/04328 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04358 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/04507 ,  H01M8/04514 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04649 ,  H01M8/04828 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M8/04992 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2465

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of ceasing operation of an electric power generating system improve the cold starting capability of the system. The system comprises a fuel cell stack connectable to an external circuit for supplying power to the external circuit. The stack comprises at least one solid polymer fuel cell, and the system further comprises a fuel passage for directing a fuel stream through the stack and an oxidant passage for directing an oxidant stream through the stack, a sensor assembly connected to the stack for monitoring a parameter indicative of stack performance, a controller for controlling at least one stack operating parameter, and a control system communicative with the sensor assembly and stack operating parameter controller. The method comprises adjusting at least one stack operating parameter to cause the stack to operate under a drying condition that causes a net outflux of water from the stack, operating the stack under the drying condition until the water content in the stack has been reduced, and interrupting supply of power from the stack to the external circuit.

Abstract translation: 发电系统停止运转的装置和方法提高了系统的冷启动能力。 该系统包括可连接到用于向外部电路供电的外部电路的燃料电池堆。 所述堆叠包括至少一个固体聚合物燃料电池，并且所述系统还包括用于引导燃料流通过所述堆叠的燃料通道和用于引导氧化剂流通过所述堆的氧化剂通道，连接到所述堆的传感器组件，用于监测 指示堆叠性能的参数，用于控制至少一个堆叠操作参数的控制器以及与传感器组件和堆叠操作参数控制器通信的控制系统。 该方法包括调整至少一个堆叠操作参数以使堆叠在干燥条件下操作，该干燥条件导致来自堆叠的水的净溢出，在干燥条件下操作堆叠，直到堆叠中的水含量已经减少，以及 中断从堆栈向外部电路供电。

公开(公告)号：US20020180448A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：US10151195

申请日：2002-05-20

Inventor： Tomonori Imamura ,  Toshiyuki Kawai ,  Kunio Okamoto

IPC: G01N027/02 ,  H01M008/08

CPC classification number: H01M8/04089 ,  G01N27/048 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/0441 ,  H01M8/04455 ,  H01M8/0447 ,  H01M8/04507 ,  H01M8/04522 ,  H01M8/04529 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04649 ,  H01M8/04708 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04835 ,  H01M8/04992

Abstract: A measuring method first calculates the conductivity of an electrolyte membrane based on measured output voltage and output current of a fuel cell. The water content of an oxidant channel as an index of present water content (PWC) of the fuel cell is calculated based on the calculated conductivity and the other measured physical quantities of the fuel cell. Further the method calculates the water content of the oxidant channel after the inside of the fuel cell reaches a steady state as an index of future water content (FWC) using the measured physical quantities. The PWC index and FWC index are compared, and it is finally determined, based on the result of the comparison and the difference between the previous and present values of the conductivity, whether the water content of the fuel cell is short or excessive at the present time.

Abstract translation: 测量方法首先基于测量的燃料电池的输出电压和输出电流来计算电解质膜的电导率。 基于所计算的电导率和燃料电池的其他测量物理量，计算作为燃料电池的当前含水量（PWC）的指标的氧化剂通道的水含量。 此外，该方法使用测量的物理量计算燃料电池内部达到稳定状态之后的氧化剂通道的含水量作为未来含水量（FWC）的指标。 比较PWC指数和FWC指数，最终根据比较结果和电导率的先前和现在值之间的差异，确定燃料电池的含水量是否短或过量 时间。

公开(公告)号：US06428918B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09544781

申请日：2000-04-07

Applicant: William A. Fuglevand ,  Jonathan Dodge

Inventor： William A. Fuglevand ,  Jonathan Dodge

IPC: H01M804

CPC classification number: H02J3/387 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04228 ,  H01M8/04246 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04567 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04708 ,  H01M8/04723 ,  H01M8/04888 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M8/04992 ,  H01M8/247 ,  H01M16/003 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02J2001/004

Abstract: Fuel cell power systems, direct current voltage converters, fuel cell power generation methods, power conditioning methods and direct current power conditioning methods are provided. According to one aspect of the invention, a fuel cell power system includes a plurality of terminals adapted to couple with a load; a fuel cell configured to convert chemical energy into direct current electrical energy having a variable voltage potential; and a converter coupled intermediate the fuel cell and the terminals, the converter being configured to convert the direct current electrical energy having the variable voltage potential into direct current electrical energy having a substantially constant voltage potential.

Abstract translation: 提供燃料电池电力系统，直流电压转换器，燃料电池发电方法，功率调节方法和直流功率调节方法。 根据本发明的一个方面，燃料电池电力系统包括适于与负载耦合的多个端子; 燃料电池，被配置为将化学能转换为具有可变电压电位的直流电能; 以及耦合在所述燃料电池和所述端子之间的转换器，所述转换器被配置为将具有所述可变电压电位的直流电能转换成具有基本上恒定的电压电位的直流电能。

公开(公告)号：US20230378493A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US18318194

申请日：2023-05-16

Applicant: BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION

Inventor： Jayakumar KRISHNADASS ,  David WEINGAERTNER ,  Harald HERCHEN ,  Brent CHELDELIN

IPC: H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04746 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/0438

CPC classification number: H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04402

Abstract: A method of operating a fuel cell power system includes providing a fresh hydrogen fuel to power modules that each contain a heater and a stack of fuel cells, providing a fuel exhaust containing hydrogen and water from the stack to a condenser, removing water from the fuel exhaust to generate a recycled fuel containing dewatered hydrogen, and pressurizing and recycling the recycled fuel output from the condenser to the power modules. The removed water may be vaporized in a stack cathode exhaust.

公开(公告)号：US09748588B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14021115

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited

Inventor： Paul Adcock ,  Peter David Hood ,  Scott Baird

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/0438 ,  H01M8/04746 ,  H01M8/04828 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M8/1018

CPC classification number: H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04037 ,  H01M8/04059 ,  H01M8/04141 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/04179 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/04231 ,  H01M8/04253 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/0441 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04761 ,  H01M8/04783 ,  H01M8/04828 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y10T137/2605 ,  Y10T137/7738 ,  Y10T137/7739 ,  Y10T137/7741 ,  Y10T137/7783

Abstract: A method of shutting down operation of a fuel cell system is disclosed, comprising a fuel cell stack, the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) ceasing a supply of fuel to the fuel cell stack; ii) closing a shut-off valve on an exhaust line in fluid communication with a cathode system of the fuel cell system, the cathode system comprising a cathode fluid flow path passing through the fuel cell stack; iii) pressurizing the cathode system with an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet port in the fuel cell stack; and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path.

公开(公告)号：US09748584B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14378649

申请日：2013-01-18

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited

Inventor： Peter David Hood ,  Christopher James Gurney

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/1018

CPC classification number: H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/2415 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly comprising an enclosure having a fuel cell stack mounted therein. The fuel cell stack has an inlet face for receiving coolant/oxidant fluid and an outlet face for expelling said coolant/oxidant fluid. The fuel cell stack further includes a pair of end faces extending transversely between the inlet face and outlet face. The enclosure defines a flow path for the coolant/oxidant fluid that is configured to guide the coolant/oxidant fluid to the inlet face, from the outlet face, and over at least one of the end faces.

公开(公告)号：US20170069924A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15353963

申请日：2016-11-17

Applicant: HTCERAMIX S.A.

Inventor： Zacharie Wuillemin

IPC: H01M8/04746 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  C25B1/02 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  C25B15/08 ,  C25B15/02 ,  C25B9/18 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/04082

CPC classification number: H01M8/04768 ,  C25B1/02 ,  C25B1/08 ,  C25B1/10 ,  C25B9/18 ,  C25B9/203 ,  C25B15/02 ,  C25B15/08 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04358 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P20/13

Abstract: A method for operating a solid oxide fuel cell having cathode-anode-electrolyte units, each including a first electrode for an oxidizing agent, a second electrode for combustible gas, and a solid electrolyte there between forming a metal interconnection between the CAE-units. The interconnect including a combustible gas distribution structure, and a second metallic gas distribution element having two channels for the oxidizing agent and separate channels for a tempering fluid. Cooling the second gas distribution element and a base layer of the first gas distribution element with the tempering fluid (O2). Measuring the first and second control temperatures T1 and T2. T1 being the tempering fluid temperature entering the fluid inlet side of the fuel cell. T2 being the tempering fluid temperature leaving the second gas distribution element. Where the amount of tempering fluid supplied to the second gas distribution element is controlled based on the difference between T1 and T2.

Abstract translation: 一种具有阴极 - 阳极 - 电解质单元的固体氧化物燃料电池的方法，每个固体氧化物燃料电池均包括用于氧化剂的第一电极，可燃气体的第二电极和其间的固体电解质，形成CAE单元之间的金属互连。 包括可燃气体分配结构的互连和具有用于氧化剂的两个通道的第二金属气体分配元件和用于回火流体的单独通道。 用回火流体（O2）冷却第二气体分配元件和第一气体分配元件的基底层。 测量第一和第二控制温度T1和T2。 T1是进入燃料电池的流体入口侧的回火流体温度。 T2是离开第二气体分配元件的回火流体温度。 其中基于T1和T2之间的差来控制供应到第二气体分配元件的回火流体的量。

公开(公告)号：US09512525B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14407363

申请日：2013-06-11

Applicant: HTCERAMIX S.A.

Inventor： Zacharie Wuillemin

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/24 ,  C25B1/10 ,  C25B1/08 ,  C25B9/18 ,  C25B9/20 ,  C25B15/02 ,  C25B15/08

CPC classification number: H01M8/04768 ,  C25B1/02 ,  C25B1/08 ,  C25B1/10 ,  C25B9/18 ,  C25B9/203 ,  C25B15/02 ,  C25B15/08 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04358 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P20/13

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell or a solid oxide electrolyzing cell includes a) a plurality of cathode-anode-electrolyte units, each CAE-unit having a first electrode for an oxidizing agent, a second electrode for a combustible gas, and a solid electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode and b) a metal interconnect between the CAE-units. The interconnect having a first gas distribution element and a gas distribution structure for the combustible gas, wherein the first gas distribution element is in contact with the second electrode of the CAE-unit, and a second gas distribution element having channels for the oxidizing agent and including separate channels for a tempering fluid. The channels for the oxidizing agent are in contact with the first electrode of an adjacent CAE-unit, and the first gas distribution element and the second gas distribution element being electrically connected.

Abstract translation: 固体氧化物燃料电池或固体氧化物电解槽包括：a）多个阴极 - 阳极 - 电解质单元，每个CAE单元具有用于氧化剂的第一电极，可燃气体的第二电极和位于 第一电极和第二电极，以及b）CAE单元之间的金属互连。 所述互连具有第一气体分配元件和用于可燃气体的气体分配结构，其中所述第一气体分配元件与所述CAE单元的第二电极接触，以及第二气体分配元件，其具有用于所述氧化剂的通道和 包括用于回火流体的单独通道。 氧化剂的通道与相邻的CAE单元的第一电极接触，并且第一气体分配元件和第二气体分配元件电连接。

公开(公告)号：US09406966B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US14378644

申请日：2013-01-17

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited

Inventor： Peter David Hood ,  Christopher James Gurney

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04104 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04768 ,  H01M8/2415 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly comprising an enclosure having a fuel cell stack mounted therein, and an inlet opening into the enclosure. The fuel cell stack having an inlet face for receiving coolant/oxidant fluid. The fuel cell assembly further comprises a delivery gallery extending from the inlet in the enclosure to the inlet face of the fuel cell stack, the delivery gallery having a first region and a second region separated by an aperture. The delivery gallery and aperture are configured such that, in use, coolant/oxidant fluid within the first region of the delivery gallery is turbulent, and coolant/oxidant fluid within the second region of the delivery gallery has a generally uniform pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池组件，包括具有安装在其中的燃料电池堆的外壳和进入外壳的入口。 燃料电池堆具有用于接收冷却剂/氧化剂流体的入口面。 燃料电池组件还包括从外壳中的入口延伸到燃料电池堆的入口面的输送廊，输送廊具有第一区域和由孔分开的第二区域。 输送廊和孔被构造成使得在使用中，输送廊的第一区域内的冷却剂/氧化剂流体是湍流的，并且在输送廊的第二区域内的冷却剂/氧化剂流体具有大致均匀的压力。