公开(公告)号：US20220416268A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17670259

申请日：2022-02-11

Applicant: CUMMINS INC. ,  Hydrogenics Corporation

Inventor： Richard ANCIMER ,  Eero TEENE ,  Paolo FORTE

IPC: H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04082

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods comprising more than one venturi or ejector with a fuel cell or fuel cell stack.

公开(公告)号：US20180175415A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15848906

申请日：2017-12-20

Applicant: HYDROGENICS CORPORATION

Inventor： Nathaniel Ian JOOS ,  Paolo FORTE ,  Jin KIM

IPC: H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/04302 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04119

Abstract: A process for starting a PEM fuel cell module includes blowing air through the cathode side of the module using external power. An amount hydrogen is released into the anode side of the module under a pressure greater than the pressure of the air on the cathode side, while the anode is otherwise closed. Cell voltages in the module are monitored for the appearance of a charged state sufficient to start the module. When the charged state is observed, the module is converted to a running state.

公开(公告)号：US20160218381A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15026449

申请日：2014-10-01

Applicant: HYDROGENICS CORPORATION

Inventor： Paolo FORTE

IPC: H01M8/04225 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/1018 ,  H01M16/00 ,  H01M8/04302

CPC classification number: H01M8/04225 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04302 ,  H01M8/04574 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/1018 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M16/003 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  H01M2250/402 ,  H01M2300/0082 ,  H02J1/108 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02J2001/004 ,  Y02B90/12 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: An electrical power supply system has a fuel cell module and a battery. The fuel cell can be selectively connected to the battery system through a diode. The system preferably also has a current sensor and a controller adapted to close a contactor in a by-pass circuit around the diode after sensing a current flowing from the fuel cell through the diode. The system may also have a resistor and a contactor in another by-pass circuit around the diode. In a start-up method, a first contactor is closed to connect the fuel cell in parallel with the battery through the diode and one or more reactant pumps for the fuel cell are turned on. A current sensor is monitored for a signal indicating current flow through the diode. After a current is indicated, a by-pass circuit is provided around the diode.

公开(公告)号：US20160118679A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14892903

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: HYDROGENICS CORPORATION

Inventor： Nathaniel Ian JOOS ,  Paolo FORTE

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  A62C3/08 ,  B64D37/32

CPC classification number: H01M8/0662 ,  A62C3/08 ,  B64D37/32 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04544 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04761 ,  H01M8/0488 ,  H01M16/006

Abstract: A fuel cell power module is used to provide nitrogen enriched air for, in one application, fuel tank inerting in an aircraft. The fuel cell power module has a recirculation line between its cathode side outlet and cathode side inlet. At least one control-lable device is provided to allow the flow rate in the recirculation line to be controlled. The recirculation flow rate is adjusted such Cthat the cathode exhaust has an oxygen concentration useful for inerting a fuel tank or suppressing fire.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池功率模块用于在一个应用中提供富氮空气，用于在飞行器中燃烧的燃料箱。 燃料电池功率模块在其阴极侧出口和阴极侧入口之间具有再循环管线。 提供至少一个控制装置以允许控制再循环管线中的流量。 再循环流量被调整为C，阴极排气具有用于使燃料箱无效或抑制火焰的氧气浓度。