公开(公告)号：US09065088B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13635425

申请日：2010-05-11

Applicant: Arun Pandy ,  Louis Chiappetta, Jr. ,  Robert Mason Darling ,  Mallika Gummalla

Inventor： Arun Pandy ,  Louis Chiappetta, Jr. ,  Robert Mason Darling ,  Mallika Gummalla

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A fuel cell device includes a plurality of channels that have at least one unrestricted inlet, a conduit for directing a flow having a distribution pattern to the unrestricted inlet, and a gap region between the conduit and the plurality of channels for receiving the flow distribution pattern, the gap region having such dimensions in which the distribution pattern tends to normalize within the gap region so that flow to each of the unrestricted inlets tends to normalize across said gap region.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池装置包括具有至少一个不受限制的入口的多个通道，用于将具有分布图案的流引导到无限制入口的导管，以及导管和多个通道之间的间隙区域，用于接收流量分布图案 间隙区域具有这样的尺寸，其中分布图案倾向于在间隙区域内归一化，使得到每个无限制入口的流动倾向于跨过所述间隙区域归一化。

公开(公告)号：US08127829B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US11516402

申请日：2006-09-06

Applicant: Daniel R. Sabatino ,  Scott F. Kaslusky ,  Hayden M. Reeve ,  Louis J. Spadaccini ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  He Huang ,  David R. Sobel

Inventor： Daniel R. Sabatino ,  Scott F. Kaslusky ,  Hayden M. Reeve ,  Louis J. Spadaccini ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  He Huang ,  David R. Sobel

IPC: F28F7/00 ,  F02C6/00

CPC classification number: F28F13/003

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes one or more passages and one or more metal foam sections adjacent the passage to promote an exchange of heat relative to the passage. The metal foam section includes a nominal thermal conductivity gradient there though to provide a desirable balance of heat exchange properties within the metal foam section.

Abstract translation: 热交换器包括一个或多个通道和邻近通道的一个或多个金属泡沫部分，以促进相对于通道的热交换。 金属泡沫部分包括标称的热导率梯度，尽管在金属泡沫部分内提供期望的热交换性质的平衡。

公开(公告)号：US20100248065A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12679772

申请日：2008-10-22

Applicant: Jean Yamanis ,  Justin Hawkes ,  Louis Chiappetta, JR. ,  Connie E. Bird ,  Ellen Y. Sun ,  Paul F. Croteau

Inventor： Jean Yamanis ,  Justin Hawkes ,  Louis Chiappetta, JR. ,  Connie E. Bird ,  Ellen Y. Sun ,  Paul F. Croteau

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/2432 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/242 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/2428 ,  H01M8/2483

Abstract: An example fuel cell repeater includes a separator plate and a frame establishing at least a portion of a flow path that is operative to communicate fuel to or from at least one fuel cell held by the frame relative to the separator plate. The flow path has a perimeter and any fuel within the perimeter flow across the at least one fuel cell in a first direction. The separator plate, the frame, or both establish at least one conduit positioned outside the flow path perimeter. The conduit is outside of the flow path perimeter and is configured to direct flow in a second, different direction. The conduit is fluidly coupled with the flow path.

Abstract translation: 示例性燃料电池中继器包括分隔板和框架，其建立至少一部分流动路径，该流动路径可操作以将燃料与至少一个由框架相对于分隔板保持的燃料电池相通或相连。 流路具有周边，周边内的任何燃料沿第一方向穿过至少一个燃料电池。 分隔板，框架或两者都建立位于流路周边外部的至少一个导管。 导管位于流路周边的外侧，并被构造成在第二不同方向上引导流动。 导管与流动路径流体耦合。

公开(公告)号：US07582137B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11334587

申请日：2006-01-18

Applicant: Alexander G. Chen ,  Louis J. Spadaccini ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  Haralambos Cordatos

Inventor： Alexander G. Chen ,  Louis J. Spadaccini ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  Haralambos Cordatos

IPC: B01D53/22

CPC classification number: B01D69/06 ,  B01D19/0031 ,  B01D19/0042 ,  B01D63/082 ,  B01D65/08 ,  B01D67/0006 ,  B01D67/0037 ,  B01D69/00 ,  B01D69/10 ,  B01D69/12 ,  B01D69/125 ,  B01D71/36 ,  B01D2321/2008 ,  B01D2321/2016 ,  B01D2323/40 ,  B01D2325/06 ,  B64D37/32 ,  Y02T50/44

Abstract: A device for use in a fluid system includes a flow perturbation element within a fluid channel. The flow perturbation element has a gas permeable surface for removing dissolved gas from passing fluid. A gas permeable membrane is coated on the gas permeable surface and allows the dissolved gas transport out of passing fluid into a gas-removal channel. The gas permeable membrane may be coated on the fuel perturbation elements using any of a variety of methods.

Abstract translation: 用于流体系统的装置包括流体通道内的流动扰动元件。 流动扰动元件具有用于从流过的流体中除去溶解气体的气体透过表面。 气体渗透膜被涂覆在透气表面上，并允许溶解的气体从通过的流体输送到排气通道中。 气体渗透膜可以使用各种方法中的任何一种涂覆在燃料扰动元件上。

公开(公告)号：US20080098894A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11590945

申请日：2006-11-01

Applicant: Daniel R. Sabatino ,  Peter G. Smith ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  Jeremiah C. Lee ,  Robert Hans Schlinker

Inventor： Daniel R. Sabatino ,  Peter G. Smith ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  Jeremiah C. Lee ,  Robert Hans Schlinker

IPC: B01D53/22

CPC classification number: B01D19/0031 ,  B01D19/0078 ,  F23K2900/05082

Abstract: A fuel delivery system includes a fuel stabilization unit that receives vibratory energy for mixing fuel within fuel passages to improve the removal of dissolved oxygen from an oxygen containing fuel. A vibration generator transmits vibratory energy into the fuel stabilization unit to induce mixing of fuel. Vibratory energy is directed into the fuel to create enhanced mixing by inducing large-scale secondary flow motions that circulates fuel from a center flow area toward an oxygen permeable surface to improve overall fuel deoxygenation as more of the fuel is placed in adjacent contact with the oxygen permeable membranes.

Abstract translation: 燃料输送系统包括燃料稳定单元，其接收用于在燃料通道内混合燃料的振动能量以改善从含氧燃料中除去溶解氧。 振动发生器将振动能量传递到燃料稳定单元中以引起燃料的混合。 振动能量被引导到燃料中以通过引起大规模的二次流动运动来引起增强的混合，其将燃料从中心流动区域向氧气渗透表面循环，以改善总体燃料脱氧，因为更多的燃料被放置在与氧气相邻的位置 渗透膜。

公开(公告)号：US20070163438A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11334126

申请日：2006-01-18

Applicant: Louis Chiappetta ,  Louis Spadaccini ,  He Huang ,  Mallika Gummalla ,  Dochul Choi

Inventor： Louis Chiappetta ,  Louis Spadaccini ,  He Huang ,  Mallika Gummalla ,  Dochul Choi

IPC: B01D53/22

CPC classification number: B01D19/0042 ,  B01D19/0031

Abstract: A fuel system for an energy conversion device includes a deoxygenator system with a multitude of flow impingement elements which are interleaved to provide a fuel channel with intricate two-dimensional flow characteristics. The flow impingement elements break up the boundary layers and enhance the transport of oxygen from the core of the of the fuel flow within the fuel channel to the oxygen permeable membrane surfaces by directing the fuel flow in a direction normal to the oxygen permeable membrane. The rapid mixing of the relatively rich oxygen core of the fuel with the relatively oxygen-poor flow near the oxygen permeable membrane enhances the overall removal rate of oxygen from the fuel. Because this process can be accomplished in fuel channels of relatively larger flow areas while maintaining laminar flow, the pressure drop sustained is relatively low.

Abstract translation: 用于能量转换装置的燃料系统包括具有多个流动冲击元件的脱氧器系统，其被交错以提供具有复杂二维流动特性的燃料通道。 流动冲击元件通过沿着与透氧膜垂直的方向引导燃料流而分解边界层并增强氧从燃料通道内的燃料流的核心输送到氧气渗透膜表面。 燃料的相对富氧核心与氧气渗透膜附近的相对贫氧流的快速混合提高了氧气从燃料中的总体去除速率。 因为该过程可以在维持层流的同时在相对较大的流动区域的燃料通道中实现，所以压力下降相对较低。

公开(公告)号：US20060254422A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11128571

申请日：2005-05-13

Applicant: Louis Spadaccini ,  Harry Cordatos ,  Thomas Tillman ,  Alexander Chen ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  James Irish ,  Foster Lamm ,  Stephen Jones

Inventor： Louis Spadaccini ,  Harry Cordatos ,  Thomas Tillman ,  Alexander Chen ,  Louis Chiappetta ,  James Irish ,  Foster Lamm ,  Stephen Jones

IPC: B01D53/22

CPC classification number: B64D37/32 ,  B01D19/0031 ,  B01D19/0036 ,  B01D61/00 ,  B01D63/10 ,  Y02T50/44

Abstract: A deoxygenator includes a plurality of permeable membranes spirally wound about an exhaust tube for removing dissolved oxygen from a hydrocarbon fuel. The permeable membrane is spirally wrapped about the exhaust tube and defines fuel passages and exhaust passages. The fuel passages and exhaust passages alternate such that each fuel passage is bounded on each adjacent side by an exhaust passage. An oxygen partial pressure differential is generated across the permeable membrane to draw dissolved oxygen from fuel in the fuel passage. The dissolved oxygen is then communicated through openings about the circumference of the exhaust tube and out the deoxygenator.

Abstract translation: 脱氧器包括围绕排气管螺旋地缠绕以从烃燃料中除去溶解氧的多个可渗透膜。 可渗透膜围绕排气管螺旋缠绕并限定燃料通道和排气通道。 燃料通道和排气通道交替使得每个燃料通道在每个相邻侧由排气通道限定。 在渗透膜上产生氧分压，以从燃料通道中的燃料中抽出溶解氧。 然后将溶解的氧气通过围绕排气管的圆周的开口连通并脱出脱氧器。

公开(公告)号：US10928101B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-23

申请号：US14003559

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Louis Chiappetta, Jr. ,  Parmesh Verma ,  Thomas D. Radcliff

Inventor： Louis Chiappetta, Jr. ,  Parmesh Verma ,  Thomas D. Radcliff

IPC: F25B1/06 ,  F25B41/00 ,  F25B49/02

Abstract: An ejector (200; 300; 400) has a primary inlet (40), a secondary inlet (42), and an outlet (44). A primary flowpath extends from the primary inlet to the outlet. A secondary flowpath extends from the secondary inlet to the outlet. A mixer convergent section (114) is downstream of the secondary inlet. A motive nozzle (100) surrounds the primary flowpath upstream of a junction with the secondary flowpath to pass a motive flow. The motive nozzle has an exit (110). The ejector has surfaces (258, 260) positioned to introduce swirl to the motive flow.

公开(公告)号：US09147894B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US13144006

申请日：2009-01-09

Applicant: Robert J. Braun ,  Sean C. Emerson ,  Justin R. Hawkes ,  Ellen Y. Sun ,  Jean Yamanis ,  Tobias H. Sienel ,  Balbir Singh Bal ,  Stuart Anthony Astley ,  Thomas D. Radcliffe ,  James T. Beals ,  Walter H. Borst, Jr. ,  May L. Corn ,  Louis Chiappetta, Jr. ,  John T. Costello ,  Robert R. Hebert ,  Thomas Henry Vanderspurt

Inventor： Robert J. Braun ,  Sean C. Emerson ,  Justin R. Hawkes ,  Ellen Y. Sun ,  Jean Yamanis ,  Tobias H. Sienel ,  Balbir Singh Bal ,  Stuart Anthony Astley ,  Thomas D. Radcliffe ,  James T. Beals ,  Walter H. Borst, Jr. ,  May L. Corn ,  Louis Chiappetta, Jr. ,  John T. Costello ,  Robert R. Hebert ,  Thomas Henry Vanderspurt

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/12

CPC classification number: H01M8/0618 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04022 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/525

Abstract: A system and method satisfies temperature and pressure requirements of solid oxide fuel cell system 10 in a manner that increases the overall efficiency and decreases the overall weight of system 10. The system and method include a secondary blower 30 for boosting air stream pressure level sufficient for operation of a reformer 12 that is designed to minimize pressure drop; an integrated heat exchanger 18 for recovering heat from exhaust 36 and comprising multiple flow fields 18A, 18B, 18C for ensuring inlet temperature requirements of a solid oxide fuel cell 14 are met; and a thermal enclosure 46 for separating hot zone 48 components from cool zone 50 components for increasing thermal efficiency of the system and better thermal management.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法以固体氧化物燃料电池系统10的温度和压力要求满足，从而提高整体效率并降低系统10的整体重量。该系统和方法包括二次鼓风机30，用于将空气流压力水平提升到足以 设计用于最小化压降的重整器12的操作; 满足用于从排气36回收热并且包括用于确保固体氧化物燃料电池14的入口温度要求的多个流场18A，18B，18C的集成热交换器18; 以及用于将热区48组件与冷区50组件分离的热封套46，用于提高系统的热效率和更好的热管理。

公开(公告)号：US20140083121A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US14003559

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Louis Chiappetta, JR. ,  Parmesh Verma ,  Thomas D. Radcliff

Inventor： Louis Chiappetta, JR. ,  Parmesh Verma ,  Thomas D. Radcliff

IPC: F25B1/06

CPC classification number: F25B1/06 ,  F25B41/00 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2341/0012 ,  F25B2341/0013

Abstract: An ejector (200; 300; 400) has a primary inlet (40), a secondary inlet (42), and an outlet (44). A primary flowpath extends from the primary inlet to the outlet. A secondary flowpath extends from the secondary inlet to the outlet. A mixer convergent section (114) is downstream of the secondary inlet. A motive nozzle (100) surrounds the primary flowpath upstream of a junction with the secondary flowpath to pass a motive flow. The motive nozzle has an exit (110). The ejector has surfaces (258, 260) positioned to introduce swirl to the motive flow.

Abstract translation: 喷射器（200; 300; 400）具有主入口（40），次入口（42）和出口（44）。 主流路从主入口延伸到出口。 次级流路从次级入口延伸到出口。 混合器收敛部分（114）在次级入口的下游。 动力喷嘴（100）围绕与第二流动路径的连接点上游的主流动路径以通过动力流。 动力喷嘴具有出口（110）。 喷射器具有定位成将涡流引入到动力流的表面（258,260）。