公开(公告)号：US20060257696A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11125267

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: K.R. Sridhar ,  Ian Russell ,  Matthias Gottmann

Inventor： K.R. Sridhar ,  Ian Russell ,  Matthias Gottmann

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/249 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04619 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/0625 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/244 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2008/147 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02E60/526 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A method of operating a high temperature fuel cell system containing a plurality of fuel cell stacks includes operating one or more of the plurality of fuel cell stacks at a first output power while operating another one or more of the plurality of the fuel cell stacks at a second output power different from the first output power.

公开(公告)号：US20080124592A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US12005344

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: K.R. Sridhar ,  Matthias Gottmann

Inventor： K.R. Sridhar ,  Matthias Gottmann

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  C25B1/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/186 ,  C25B9/08 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/0656 ,  H01M16/003 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y02P20/133 ,  Y10S429/901

Abstract: An electrochemical system includes a reversible fuel cell system which generates electrical energy and reactant product from fuel and oxidizer in a fuel cell mode and which generates the fuel and oxidant from the reactant product and the electrical energy in an electrolysis mode. The system also includes a reactant product delivery device which is adapted to supply the reactant product to the reversible fuel cell system operating in the electrolysis mode, in addition to or instead of the reactant product generated by the reversible fuel cell system in the fuel cell mode, and a fuel removal device which is adapted to remove the fuel generated by the reversible fuel cell system operating in the electrolysis mode from the electrochemical system.

公开(公告)号：US20070158500A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11326400

申请日：2006-01-06

Applicant: K.R. Sridhar ,  James McElroy

Inventor： K.R. Sridhar ,  James McElroy

IPC: B64D11/00

CPC classification number: B64D27/02 ,  B64D13/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D2041/005 ,  Y02T50/56 ,  Y02T90/36

Abstract: An aircraft contains a plurality of solid oxide fuel cells located in different portions of the aircraft. A method of operating the plurality of solid oxide fuel cells includes providing power from each of the plurality of solid oxide fuel cells to at least one of a plurality of power consuming components located in a same portion of the aircraft as the solid oxide fuel cell. Another method of operating at least one solid oxide fuel cell located in an aircraft includes providing ambient air and power to the solid oxide fuel cell without providing fuel to the solid oxide fuel cell to generate oxygen for the aircraft cabin when the aircraft is in flight. Another method of operating at least one solid oxide fuel cell located in a passenger aircraft includes providing water from the solid oxide fuel cell to the aircraft cabin.

Abstract translation: 飞机包含位于飞行器不同部分的多个固体氧化物燃料电池。 操作多个固体氧化物燃料电池的方法包括将多个固体氧化物燃料电池中的每一个提供给位于与固体氧化物燃料电池相同的飞行器部分中的多个功率消耗部件中的至少一个。 操作位于飞行器中的至少一个固体氧化物燃料电池的另一种方法包括：当飞行器处于飞行状态时，向固体氧化物燃料电池提供环境空气和动力，而不向固体氧化物燃料电池提供燃料以产生用于飞机机舱的氧气。 操作位于客机中的至少一个固体氧化物燃料电池的另一种方法包括从固体氧化物燃料电池向飞机机舱提供水。

公开(公告)号：US20100266923A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12759395

申请日：2010-04-13

Applicant: James F. MCELROY ,  Arne Ballantine ,  K.R. Sridhar ,  Matthias Gottmann

Inventor： James F. MCELROY ,  Arne Ballantine ,  K.R. Sridhar ,  Matthias Gottmann

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04097 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D53/326 ,  B01D2256/16 ,  H01M8/04567 ,  H01M8/04798 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a plurality of fuel cells, a plurality of interconnects, and a hydrogen separation device, wherein the hydrogen separation device separates hydrogen from the fuel cell stack anode exhaust. The separated hydrogen is then reintroduced into the fuel cell stack to optimize overall system efficiency. Monitoring of the performance of the hydrogen separation device gives an indication as to the fuel cell system performance.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池系统包括多个燃料电池，多个互连和氢分离装置，其中氢分离装置将氢与燃料电池堆阳极排气分离。 然后将分离的氢气重新引入燃料电池堆中以优化整体系统效率。 监测氢分离装置的性能给出了关于燃料电池系统性能的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20100129693A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12591464

申请日：2009-11-20

Applicant: Dien Nguyen ,  Tad Armstrong ,  Emad El Bataw ,  Avinash Verma ,  Ravi Oswal ,  K.R. Sridhar ,  Ujwal Deshpande

Inventor： Dien Nguyen ,  Tad Armstrong ,  Emad El Bataw ,  Avinash Verma ,  Ravi Oswal ,  K.R. Sridhar ,  Ujwal Deshpande

IPC: H01M8/10 ,  C23C14/34

CPC classification number: H01M4/8871 ,  H01M4/8621 ,  H01M4/8867 ,  H01M4/9016 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02E60/525

Abstract: A method of making a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) includes providing a solid oxide electrolyte and depositing at least one electrode on the electrolyte by PVD, such as sputtering. A method of making an interconnect for a fuel cell stack includes providing an electrically conductive interconnect, and depositing a layer on the interconnect by PVD, such as depositing a LSM barrier layer by sputtering. The SOFC and the interconnect may be located in the same fuel cell stack.

Abstract translation: 制备固体氧化物燃料电池（SOFC）的方法包括提供固体氧化物电解质并通过诸如溅射的PVD在电解质上沉积至少一个电极。 制造用于燃料电池堆的互连的方法包括提供导电互连以及通过PVD在互连上沉积层，例如通过溅射沉积LSM阻挡层。 SOFC和互连可以位于相同的燃料电池堆中。

公开(公告)号：US20090246596A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12379310

申请日：2009-02-18

Applicant: K.R. Sridhar ,  Stuart Aaron ,  Arne Ballantine ,  Peter Light ,  Scott Reynolds ,  Ramesh Srinivasan ,  Ranganathan Gurunathan

Inventor： K.R. Sridhar ,  Stuart Aaron ,  Arne Ballantine ,  Peter Light ,  Scott Reynolds ,  Ramesh Srinivasan ,  Ranganathan Gurunathan

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1811 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1881 ,  B60L11/1892 ,  B60L11/1894 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/28 ,  H01M2/40 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04604 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04925 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/635 ,  H01M10/637 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M10/6561 ,  H01M10/6568 ,  H01M10/66 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H01M2250/10 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  H01M2250/405 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  Y02B90/14 ,  Y02B90/16 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/32 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A method for charging electric vehicles includes receiving information regarding an electric vehicle. At least a portion of the information is received through a vehicle interface configured to place a battery of the electric vehicle into electrical communication with a fuel cell system. A charge is delivered from the fuel cell system to the battery of the electric vehicle through the vehicle interface without use of a direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) converter. The charge is delivered based at least in part on the information.

Abstract translation: 电动车辆的充电方法包括接收关于电动汽车的信息。 所述信息的至少一部分通过配置成将电动汽车的电池与燃料电池系统电连通的车辆接口来接收。 通过车辆接口从燃料电池系统向电动车辆的电池供电，而不使用直流电流（DC / AC）转换器。 该费用至少部分基于信息交付。

公开(公告)号：US20060204798A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11432503

申请日：2006-05-12

Applicant: Matthias Gottmann ,  James McElroy ,  Fred Mitlitsky ,  K.R. Sridhar

Inventor： Matthias Gottmann ,  James McElroy ,  Fred Mitlitsky ,  K.R. Sridhar

IPC: H01M8/18

CPC classification number: H01M8/0625 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04231 ,  H01M8/0656 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/186 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y02P20/132

Abstract: A solid oxide regenerative fuel cell system is used to supply power in a fuel cell mode and to generate metabolic oxygen and a hydrocarbon fuel reserve in an electrolysis mode. The system may also be used as a secondary power source or for energy peak shaving applications.

公开(公告)号：US20050048334A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10653240

申请日：2003-09-03

Applicant: K.R. Sridhar ,  Matthias Gottmann

Inventor： K.R. Sridhar ,  Matthias Gottmann

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/18 ,  H01M16/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/186 ,  C25B9/08 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/0656 ,  H01M16/003 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/528 ,  Y02P20/133 ,  Y10S429/901

Abstract: An electrochemical system includes a reversible fuel cell system which generates electrical energy and reactant product from fuel and oxidizer in a fuel cell mode and which generates the fuel and oxidant from the reactant product and the electrical energy in an electrolysis mode. The system also includes a reactant product delivery device which is adapted to supply the reactant product to the reversible fuel cell system operating in the electrolysis mode, in addition to or instead of the reactant product generated by the reversible fuel cell system in the fuel cell mode, and a fuel removal device which is adapted to remove the fuel generated by the reversible fuel cell system operating in the electrolysis mode from the electrochemical system.

Abstract translation: 电化学系统包括可逆燃料电池系统，其以燃料电池模式从燃料和氧化剂产生电能和反应物产物，并且以电解模式从反应物产物和电能产生燃料和氧化剂。 该系统还包括反应物产品输送装置，其适于将反应物产物供应到以电解模式操作的可逆燃料电池系统，除了或代替由燃料电池模式中的可逆燃料电池系统产生的反应物产物 以及燃料去除装置，其适于从电化学系统去除由在电解模式中运行的可逆燃料电池系统产生的燃料。