ANODE SIDE WATER SEPARATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR FUEL CELL

    公开(公告)号:US20250006961A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18703524

    申请日:2022-10-24

    Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell and a gas-liquid separator. The fuel cell includes an anode, a membrane, and a cathode. The gas-liquid separator includes a separator housing defining an internal cavity. The separator housing includes an inlet, an outlet, an outlet conduit, and a drain. The inlet is fluidly coupled to the fuel cell downstream from the anode. The outlet is fluidly coupled to an anode inlet of the anode. The outlet conduit extends axially into the internal cavity from a first axial end of the separator housing. The drain is disposed at a second axial end of the separator housing. The separator housing further defines an inlet passage that fluidly couples the inlet to the internal cavity and extends tangentially away form an interior surface of the separator housing.

    COMPRESSED GAS ASSISTED INERTIAL IMPACTOR WITH ELASTOMERIC NOZZLES

    公开(公告)号:US20240352879A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-24

    申请号:US18760644

    申请日:2024-07-01

    CPC classification number: F01M13/022 F01M2013/0433 F01M2013/0438

    Abstract: A gas-liquid separator comprises a housing comprising a first inlet structured to receive a blowby gas stream, the blowby gas stream having a first flow velocity, and a second inlet structured to a communicate a compressed gas into the housing, at least a portion of the second inlet disposed within the first inlet. An elastomeric nozzle is coupled to the first inlet and positioned around the second inlet, the elastomeric nozzle structured to combine the blowby gas stream with the compressed gas such that the compressed gas causes the blowby gas stream to flow at a second flow velocity that is greater than the first flow velocity. An impaction plate is disposed downstream of the elastomeric nozzle such that the blowby gas stream impacts the impaction plate and separates liquid and aerosol contained in the blowby gas stream.

    SEALING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A FILTRATION SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240173654A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-30

    申请号:US18434309

    申请日:2024-02-06

    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter head and a filter cartridge. The filter head includes a filter head coupling surface, a filter head outlet, a filter head inner wall, and a filter head outer wall. The filter head coupling surface defines a filter head opening. The filter head outlet is configured to provide a fluid. The filter head inner wall extends around the filter head outlet. The filter head outer wall extends around the filter head inner wall. The filter head inner wall and the filter head outer wall collectively define a filter head channel. The filter cartridge includes a filter cartridge shell and a filter element. The filter cartridge shell has a filter cartridge coupling surface that is configured to be coupled to the filter head coupling surface. The filter cartridge shell defines a filter cartridge opening.

    FILTER ASSEMBLIES WITH ALIGNMENT FEATURES
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230398480A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-14

    申请号:US18033634

    申请日:2021-10-28

    CPC classification number: B01D46/0004 B01D46/0005 B01D2265/026 B01D2271/022

    Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a filter element and a housing assembly. The filter element comprises a filter media and a frame. The housing assembly contains the filter media and comprises a housing base and a housing cover. The housing base comprises a base end portion, and the housing cover comprises a housing end portion. The frame is secured to and surrounds at least an outer perimeter of the filter media. The frame is positionable axially between and attachable to the housing base and the housing cover such that the frame engages with the base end portion and the cover end portion, and a seal is formed between the frame and at least one of the housing base and the housing cover.

    ELECTRIC MOTOR INTEGRATED ROTATING CRANKCASE VENTILATION FILTER ASSEMBLIES

    公开(公告)号:US20230085051A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-16

    申请号:US17795057

    申请日:2020-12-07

    Abstract: A rotating crankcase ventilation filter element comprises a motor comprising a stator and a rotor, and shaft. A first end of the shaft is coupled to the rotor and is configured to rotate in response to rotation of the rotor. A hub is disposed circumferentially around the shaft and coupled to the shaft such that the hub is rotationally locked with respect to the shaft. A filter media is disposed around the hub and secured thereto such that the filter media is rotationally locked with respect to the hub. The filter media is structured for axial flow of a gas through the filter media. A first end cap is disposed on a filter media first end, and a second end cap is disposed on a filter media second end of the filter media. The second end cap is coupled to the first end cap such that the filter media and the hub is secured therebetween.

    NON-VENTED, SEMI-AUTOMATED WATER DRAIN VALVE SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20230079260A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-16

    申请号:US17802247

    申请日:2021-02-16

    Abstract: A water drain valve system structured to drain water from a fuel-water separator. The system includes a collection vessel structured to temporarily store water, a liquid level sensor structured to monitor a level of the temporarily stored water, a drainage port extending radially from the collection vessel and having a port inlet and a port outlet, and a valve assembly. The port inlet receives water to be drained from the collection vessel, the water flowing through the drainage port and exiting through the port outlet. The valve assembly is movable between a closed position in which the port outlet is closed, and an open position, in which the port outlet is open, to selectively allow water to be drained from the collection vessel. The valve assembly includes a solenoid coupled to a seal member, the seal member closing the port outlet in the closed position of the valve assembly.

    DUAL STAGE ADVANCED FUEL WATER SEPARATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20250001332A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18884074

    申请日:2024-09-12

    Abstract: A dual stage fuel water separator filter is provided. The filter includes a first stage and a second stage. The first stage includes a first media pack and a first coalescing wrap. The first media pack is coupled to a first upper endcap and a first lower endcap. The first coalescing wrap is coupled proximate to an inner surface of the first media pack and is coupled to both the first upper endcap and the first lower endcap. The second stage is positioned radially within the first stage and includes a second media pack and a second coalescing wrap. The second media pack is coupled to a second upper endcap and a second lower endcap. The second coalescing wrap is coupled proximate to an inner surface of the second media pack and is coupled to both the second upper endcap and the second lower endcap.

    MODULAR FILTER MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20240382884A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-21

    申请号:US18692659

    申请日:2022-09-13

    Abstract: A filter element includes a frame and a media pack coupled to the frame. The frame includes a base, a plurality of receptacles extending across the base, and a keyway disposed in between two receptacles of the plurality of receptacles. The key way is structured to facilitate alignment between the filter element and a filter housing. The media pack includes a plurality of media modules each coupled to a respective one of the plurality of receptacles.

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