公开(公告)号：US20230197983A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17925422

申请日：2020-05-22

Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor： Takeaki OBATA ,  Hayato CHIKUGO ,  Kazuhide SHIMADA

IPC: H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04746

CPC classification number: H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/0618 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04753

Abstract: The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell including a cell stack configured to have a reforming catalyst for generating hydrogen from hydrocarbon, a first flow path configured to supply a fuel containing hydrocarbon to the cell stack, and a second flow path configured to supply an oxidant gas to the cell stack such that the oxidant gas flows oppositely or orthogonally to the fuel. The control method for the fuel cell system including: detecting a temperature of a discharged oxidant gas that is the oxidant gas discharged from the second flow path; and performing a temperature control of the fuel cell based on the temperature of the discharged oxidant gas.

公开(公告)号：US09929415B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US14685357

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Kazufumi Takeuchi ,  Tatsuya Yaguchi

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/0438 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04746 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/124

CPC classification number: H01M8/04022 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/04268 ,  H01M8/04302 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04402 ,  H01M8/0441 ,  H01M8/04708 ,  H01M8/04738 ,  H01M8/04776 ,  H01M8/0612 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, a first combustor, a second combustor, a first heating gas return channel, a second heating gas return channel and a gas supplier. The fuel cell includes a solid electrolyte cell with an anode and a cathode. The first combustor supplies a heating gas to the cathode. The second combustor supplies a heating gas to the anode. The first heating gas return channel is arranged to mix at least some exhaust gas discharged from the cathode with the heating gas from the first combustor. The second heating gas return channel is arranged to mix at least some exhaust gas discharged from the cathode with the heating gas from the second combustor. The gas supplier is connected to the first heating gas return channel for supplying the exhaust gas from the cathode to mix with the heating gas of the first combustor.

公开(公告)号：US20170104226A9

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US14642624

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited

Inventor： Ashley Kells ,  Paul Adcock ,  Pater David Hood ,  Scott Baird

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04037 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04059 ,  H01M8/04126 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04231 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/04302 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/0441 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04835 ,  H01M8/0488 ,  H01M8/0491 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M8/04992 ,  H01M8/241 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A method of starting operation of a fuel cell system which includes at least a fuel cell stack the method includes opening an anode inlet valve to allow fuel to enter an anode volume of the fuel cell stack; then operating an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet of the fuel cell stack to allow air to enter a cathode volume of the fuel cell stack monitoring the temperature of the cathode inlet and/or outlet operating a water injection system to inject water into the cathode volume once the temperature of fluid passing through the cathode inlet and/or outlet exceeds a preset level, wherein a current drawn from the fuel cell stack is limited to prevent a voltage measured across one or more cells in the fuel cell stack from falling below a first voltage threshold.

公开(公告)号：US09385380B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14041557

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Blanchet ,  Filippo Gambini

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  B01B1/00 ,  H01M8/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/04141 ,  B01B1/005 ,  H01M8/006 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/04313 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04358 ,  H01M8/04492 ,  H01M8/04507 ,  H01M8/04611 ,  H01M8/04641 ,  H01M8/04835 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A method of managing humidification for a fuel cell power system comprising, supplying air to a cathode inlet stream of a fuel cell. Detecting a fuel cell parameter associated with the humidity of the cathode inlet stream. Selectively operating the fuel cell in either an active humidification mode or a deactive humidification mode based on the fuel cell parameter, wherein the active humidification mode includes adding water to the cathode inlet stream and the deactive humidification mode includes adding no water to the cathode inlet stream.

Abstract translation: 一种管理燃料电池动力系统加湿的方法，包括：向燃料电池的阴极入口流供应空气。 检测与阴极入口流的湿度相关联的燃料电池参数。 基于燃料电池参数，以主动加湿模式或除活性加湿模式选择性地操作燃料电池，其中主动加湿模式包括向阴极入口流加入水，并且除活性加湿模式包括不向阴极入口流中添加水 。

公开(公告)号：US20160006060A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14542608

申请日：2014-11-16

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Inventor： Sang Uk Kwon

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04679 ,  B60L3/0053 ,  B60L58/33 ,  B60L58/40 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2260/44 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/0441 ,  H01M8/04455 ,  H01M8/0447 ,  H01M8/04492 ,  H01M8/04507 ,  H01M8/04514 ,  H01M8/04522 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04649 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04768 ,  H01M8/04798 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02T90/32 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a fuel cell system is provided. The method includes diagnosing a water shortage state in a fuel cell stack based on degradation of cooling performance and deterioration of the fuel cell stack and determining a diagnosis level of the fuel cell system based on the diagnosed water shortage state of the fuel cell stack. In addition, a regenerative operation is performed by selecting a regenerative operation mode which corresponds to the determined diagnosis level.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种控制燃料电池系统的操作的方法。 该方法包括：基于燃料电池堆的诊断出的缺水状态，基于冷却性能的劣化和燃料电池堆的劣化以及燃料电池系统的诊断水平来诊断燃料电池堆中的缺水状态。 另外，通过选择对应于所确定的诊断水平的再生操作模式来执行再生操作。

公开(公告)号：US09029031B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US13261079

申请日：2009-07-16

Applicant: Robert M. Darling

Inventor： Robert M. Darling

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/04059 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A fuel cell stack (10) is operated with a low air utilization which is very low when the stack is providing low current density, and is operated with air utilization increasing as a function of current density above a predetermined current density.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池堆（10）以低空气利用率工作，当堆叠提供低电流密度时，其空气利用率非常低，并且随着空气利用率的增加而以电流密度高于预定电流密度而增加。

公开(公告)号：US20150037697A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14370394

申请日：2012-12-03

Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.

Inventor： Atsushi Shimada ,  Takao Ishikawa ,  Masatoshi Sugimasa

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/0606 ,  C01B3/26 ,  C01B2203/0277 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  C01B2203/1252 ,  C01B2203/16 ,  C01B2203/1619 ,  C01B2203/1633 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/04343 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04373 ,  H01M8/04731 ,  H01M8/04738 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04776 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/0618 ,  H01M8/0625 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2250/407 ,  Y02E60/563 ,  Y02P20/129

Abstract: Provided is a power conversion system having a solid-oxide fuel cell capable of stably generating electricity from hydrogen generated by an organic hydride. The power conversion system includes a solid-oxide fuel cell, a reactor for producing hydrogen and a dehydrogenation product from an organic hydride by dehydrogenation reaction, and a heat engine for generating motive power. The power conversion system separates the hydrogen produced by the reactor, and supplies the hydrogen as fuel to the solid-oxide fuel cell. Exhaust heat of the heat engine is supplied to both the solid-oxide fuel cell and the reactor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有能够由有机氢化物产生的氢稳定发电的固体氧化物燃料电池的电力转换系统。 功率转换系统包括固体氧化物燃料电池，用于产生氢的反应器和通过脱氢反应来自有机氢化物的脱氢产物和用于产生动力的热引擎。 功率转换系统将由反应器产生的氢气分离，并将氢作为燃料供应给固体氧化物燃料电池。 将热机的排气热量供给到固体氧化物型燃料电池和反应器。

公开(公告)号：US20140190144A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14139583

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： Hiroyuki OZAWA

IPC: F02C3/28 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04761 ,  F02C3/20 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: A power generating system includes a fuel cell, an exhausted oxidized gas line to which exhausted oxidized gas is discharged from the fuel cell, a gas turbine having a combustor configured to burn an exhausted oxidized gas passing through the exhausted oxidized gas line together with a fuel gas, a temperature detection unit configured to detect a temperature of the exhausted oxidized gas discharged from the fuel cell or a temperature of the exhausted oxidized gas passing through the exhausted oxidized gas line, a fluid supply unit configured to supply a fluid to the exhausted oxidized gas line, and a control unit configured to control an amount of the fluid to be supplied from the fluid supply unit to the exhausted oxidized gas line based on a detection result in the temperature detection unit.

Abstract translation: 发电系统包括燃料电池，排出的氧化气体从燃料电池排出的排出的氧化气体管线，具有燃烧器的燃气轮机，燃烧器构造成燃烧通过排出的氧化气体管线的排出的氧化气体与燃料 气体，温度检测单元，被配置为检测从燃料电池排出的排出的氧化气体的温度或通过排出的氧化气体管线的排出的氧化气体的温度;流体供给单元，被配置为向排出的氧化气体 气体管线和控制单元，其被配置为基于温度检测单元中的检测结果来控制从流体供应单元供应到排出的氧化气体管线的流体的量。

公开(公告)号：US20140011105A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14021115

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited

Inventor： Paul Adcock ,  Peter David Hood ,  Scott Baird

IPC: H01M8/04

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 net port in the fuel cell stack; and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种关闭燃料电池系统的操作的方法，包括燃料电池堆，该方法包括以下顺序的步骤：i）停止向燃料电池堆供应燃料; ii）关闭与燃料电池系统的阴极系统流体连通的排气管路上的截止阀，阴极系统包括通过燃料电池堆的阴极流体流动路径; iii）用与燃料电池堆中的阴极空气网口流体连通的空气压缩机对阴极系统加压; 和iv）从阴极流路喷出水。

公开(公告)号：US08551665B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12526441

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: Uwe Pasera ,  Simon Steinhubl

Inventor： Uwe Pasera ,  Simon Steinhubl

IPC: H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M8/04141 ,  H01M8/04335 ,  H01M8/0435 ,  H01M8/04358 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04373 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/04507 ,  H01M8/04522 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04723

Abstract: In a fuel cell stack, fuel, such as often hydrogen, electrochemically reacts with an oxidant, such as ambient air, and electric energy is generated from chemical energy. During the reaction, a proton exchange membrane (PEM) separates the fuel from the oxidant during the electrochemical process. A supply system for the fuel cell stack comprises an adjustable humidifying device for humidifying a supply gas which is supplied to the fuel cell stack, as a function of a control signal; and a dehumidifying device, which is configured to dehumidify an exhaust gas that is formed from the supply gas conducted through the fuel cell stack, and to discharge the same as a dehumidified exhaust gas. A controller, which generates the control signal, is configured from a programming and/or switching point of view to generate the control signal based on the gas temperature of the dehumidified exhaust gas.

Abstract translation: 在燃料电池堆中，诸如常常为氢的燃料与氧化剂如环境空气电化学反应，并且由化学能产生电能。 在反应期间，质子交换膜（PEM）在电化学过程中将燃料与氧化剂分离。 用于燃料电池堆的供应系统包括可调节加湿装置，用于根据控制信号加湿供应到燃料电池堆的供应气体; 以及除湿装置，其被构造成对由通过燃料电池堆传导的供给气体形成的废气进行除湿，并且将其作为除湿废气排出。 产生控制信号的控制器由编程和/或切换的观点来配置，以基于除湿废气的气体温度生成控制信号。