公开(公告)号：US08721868B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US12714110

申请日：2010-02-26

申请人： Nelson A. Kelly ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Mei Cai

发明人： Nelson A. Kelly ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Mei Cai

IPC分类号： C25B1/04 ,  C01B3/04

CPC分类号： H01M8/0656 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02S40/38 ,  H02S40/44 ,  Y02E10/566 ,  Y02E10/60 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02P20/134 ,  Y02T90/32

摘要： One embodiment of the invention includes a photovoltaic system that provides both electricity and low-grade heat, together with many options of utilizing the energy. The electricity may efficiently be used to drive a high-pressure electrolyzer that produces hydrogen. The hydrogen pressure may be boosted to a final compression of at least 700 bar. In one embodiment the pressure may be boosted using a metal-hydride compressor and stored. The stored high pressure hydrogen may be used to fill fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) tanks. The electricity can also be used to efficiently charge the batteries in an extended range electric vehicle (EREV).

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例包括提供电力和低等级热量的光伏系统，以及利用能量的许多选择。 电力可以有效地用于驱动产生氢的高压电解器。 可以将氢气压力升高至至少700巴的最终压缩。 在一个实施例中，压力可以使用金属氢化物压缩机升压并储存。 储存的高压氢气可用于填充燃料电池电动车辆（FCEV）罐。 电力也可用于对延长范围的电动车辆（EREV）中的电池进行有效充电。

公开(公告)号：US08612075B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US12793752

申请日：2010-06-04

申请人： Venkata Prasad Atluri ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly

发明人： Venkata Prasad Atluri ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly

IPC分类号： G06F19/00

CPC分类号： H02J7/35 ,  B60K16/00 ,  B60K2016/003 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L1/08 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L2240/34 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/662 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T10/90 ,  Y02T90/16

摘要： An electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is provided with vehicle-mounted solar cells capable of generating electrical power. The power from the array is directed to vehicle systems according to a pre-determined algorithm intended to most effectively extend the vehicle range when operated under electric power. Power from the solar cells is directed by a controller, and may be applied to directly charge the batteries or to power electric power receiving devices, for example, to control cabin temperatures, depending on factors including the state of charge of the batteries, whether or not, the vehicle is parked and the current cabin temperature. The controller is also capable of controlling and managing the operating voltage of the solar cells to ensure optimal power extraction from the cells.

摘要翻译： 电动或混合电动车辆具有能够产生电力的车载太阳能电池。 来自阵列的功率根据预定的算法被引导到车辆系统，以在电力下操作时最有效地延长车辆范围。 来自太阳能电池的电力由控制器引导，并且可以被应用于直接对电池充电或者对电力接收装置供电，例如根据包括电池的充电状态的因素控制车厢温度，无论是否 不是，车辆停放和当前车厢温度。 控制器还能够控制和管理太阳能电池的工作电压，以确保从电池提供最佳功率。

公开(公告)号：US20110301790A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US12793752

申请日：2010-06-04

申请人： Venkata Prasad Atluri ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly

发明人： Venkata Prasad Atluri ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly

IPC分类号： G06F19/00

CPC分类号： H02J7/35 ,  B60K16/00 ,  B60K2016/003 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L1/08 ,  B60L8/003 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L2240/34 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/662 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T10/90 ,  Y02T90/16

摘要： An electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is provided with vehicle-mounted solar cells capable of generating electrical power. The power from the array is directed to vehicle systems according to a pre-determined algorithm intended to most effectively extend the vehicle range when operated under electric power. Power from the solar cells is directed by a controller, and may be applied to directly charge the batteries or to power electric power receiving devices, for example, to control cabin temperatures, depending on factors including the state of charge of the batteries, whether or not, the vehicle is parked and the current cabin temperature. The controller is also capable of controlling and managing the operating voltage of the solar cells to ensure optimal power extraction from the cells.

摘要翻译： 电动或混合电动车辆具有能够产生电力的车载太阳能电池。 来自阵列的功率根据预定的算法被引导到车辆系统，以在电力下操作时最有效地延长车辆范围。 来自太阳能电池的电力由控制器引导，并且可以被应用于直接对电池充电或者对电力接收装置供电，例如根据包括电池的充电状态的因素控制车厢温度，无论是否 不是，车辆停放和当前车厢温度。 控制器还能够控制和管理太阳能电池的工作电压，以确保从电池提供最佳功率。

公开(公告)号：US20110297204A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US12792499

申请日：2010-06-02

申请人： Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly ,  David B. Ouwerkerk

发明人： Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly ,  David B. Ouwerkerk

IPC分类号： H01L31/042

CPC分类号： H02J3/385 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J7/35 ,  Y02E10/566 ,  Y02E10/58 ,  Y02E70/30 ,  Y02P90/50 ,  Y10T307/406

摘要： A method for optimizing the use of solar electrical power is disclosed. An operating voltage is determined for a process and at least a second process. The process is selectively connected to a portion of a photovoltaic array having a maximum power point voltage matching the operating voltage of the process. The at least a second process is selectively connected to a respective at least a second portion of the photovoltaic array having a maximum power point voltage matching the operating voltage of the at least a second process. The photovoltaic array has an available amount of electrical power that is distributed to the process and the at least a second process.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种优化太阳能发电的方法。 确定工艺的工作电压和至少第二工序。 该过程选择性地连接到具有与工艺的工作电压相匹配的最大功率点电压的光伏阵列的一部分。 所述至少第二过程选择性地连接到具有与至少第二过程的工作电压相匹配的最大功率点电压的光伏阵列的相应的至少第二部分。 光伏阵列具有分配给该过程和该至少第二过程的可用量的电功率。

公开(公告)号：US20100276299A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12433214

申请日：2009-04-30

申请人： Nelson A. Kelly ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  David B. Ouwerkerk

发明人： Nelson A. Kelly ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  David B. Ouwerkerk

IPC分类号： C25B1/04 ,  C25B9/00

CPC分类号： C25B1/12 ,  C25B1/10 ,  C25B9/00 ,  C25B9/08 ,  Y02E60/366

摘要： Exemplary embodiments include a method or apparatus for improving the electrolysis efficiency of high-pressure electrolysis cells by decreasing the current density at the anode and reducing an overvoltage at the anode while decreasing the amount of hydrogen permeation through the cell membrane from the cathode chamber to the anode chamber as the high-pressure electrolysis cell is operated.

摘要翻译： 示例性实施例包括通过降低阳极处的电流密度并降低阳极处的过电压来提高高压电解池的电解效率的方法或装置，同时减少通过细胞膜从阴极室渗透到 作为高压电解槽的阳极室工作。

公开(公告)号：US20090178918A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：US12411804

申请日：2009-03-26

申请人： Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly

发明人： Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly

IPC分类号： C25D21/04

CPC分类号： C25B15/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/135

摘要： A method for configuring a solar hydrogen generation system and the system optimization are disclosed. The system utilizes photovoltaic modules and an electrolyte solution to efficiently split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The efficiency of solar powered electrolysis of water is optimized by matching the most efficient voltage generated by photovoltaic cells to the most efficient input voltage required by the electrolysis cell(s). Optimizing PV-electrolysis systems makes solar powered hydrogen generation cheaper and more practical for use as an environmentally clean alternative fuel.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于配置太阳能氢气发生系统和系统优化的方法。 该系统利用光伏模块和电解质溶液有效地将水分解成氢气和氧气。 通过将由光伏电池产生的最有效的电压与电解池所需的最有效的输入电压相匹配来优化太阳能电解水的效率。 优化PV电解系统使得太阳能氢气发电更便宜，更实用，可用作环境清洁的替代燃料。

公开(公告)号：US07052587B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10608509

申请日：2003-06-27

申请人： Thomas L Gibson ,  Nelson A Kelly

发明人： Thomas L Gibson ,  Nelson A Kelly

IPC分类号： C25B11/00

CPC分类号： H01G9/2027 ,  C25B1/003 ,  H01G9/2045 ,  Y02E10/542 ,  Y02E60/368 ,  Y02P20/135 ,  Y02P70/521

摘要： In one aspect, the invention provides a photoelectrochemical (PEC) electrode or photoelectrode for use in splitting water by electrolysis. The photoelectrode has an electrically conductive surface in contact with an electrolyte solution. This surface is a doped tin oxide layer, which is in electrical contact with the semiconductor solar cell material of the PEC photoelectrode. In a variation of the present invention, another layer of metal oxide having transparent, anti-reflective, and conductive properties is disposed between the doped tin oxide layer and the semiconductor material.

摘要翻译： 一方面，本发明提供一种用于通过电解将水分解的光电化学（PEC）电极或光电极。 光电极具有与电解质溶液接触的导电表面。 该表面是掺杂的氧化锡层，其与PEC光电极的半导体太阳能电池材料电接触。 在本发明的变型中，在掺杂的氧化锡层和半导体材料之间设置具有透明，抗反射和导电性能的另一层金属氧化物。

公开(公告)号：US5101917A

公开(公告)日：1992-04-07

申请号：US542615

申请日：1990-06-25

申请人： Abdul S. Abdul ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Alva E. Fincham

发明人： Abdul S. Abdul ,  Thomas L. Gibson ,  Alva E. Fincham

IPC分类号： E21B25/10

CPC分类号： E21B25/10

摘要： An in-place soil sampler assembly includes an outer barrel or tube coupled to a corer point at one end thereof. An inner samping tube is contained within the outer tube. A soil sample retainer has a support ring connected to one end of the inner sampling tube. The support ring carries a plurality of flexible arcuate leaves each having a base portion secured to the ring and each having an apex moveable with respect to the support ring between opened and closed position. A collar is mounted at the end of the outer tube to form a cavity for receiving the soil sample retainer when the leaves are opened for passage of a soil sample from the corer point into the inner sampling tube; the leaves are closed when the support ring is removed from the cavity so as to form a convex soil sample support surface facing in the direction of the inner sampling tube for holding a soil sample therein. The inner sampling tube and soil sampler retainer are removable from the outer tube as a unit while the outer tube remains in place to avoid disturbing soil samples taken from succeeding core sections.

摘要翻译： 就地土壤取样器组件包括在其一端处连接到芯部点的外筒或管。 外部管内装有一个内部的冲压管。 土壤样品保持器具有连接到内部采样管的一端的支撑环。 支撑环承载多个柔性弓形叶片，每个叶片具有固定到环的基部，并且每个具有可在打开和关闭位置之间相对于支撑环移动的顶点。 套管安装在外管的端部，以形成一个空腔，用于当叶片打开以便将土壤样品从芯心点通过进入内部采样管时接收土壤样品保持器; 当支撑环从空腔移除时，叶片被关闭，以形成面向内采样管的方向的凸土壤样品支撑表面，用于将土壤样品保持在其中。 内采样管和土壤取样器保持器作为一个单元从外管中移除，而外管保持在适当位置，以避免干扰从后续芯部分取出的土壤样品。

公开(公告)号：US08525369B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12792499

申请日：2010-06-02

申请人： Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly ,  David B. Ouwerkerk

发明人： Thomas L. Gibson ,  Nelson A. Kelly ,  David B. Ouwerkerk

IPC分类号： H02J3/14

CPC分类号： H02J3/385 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J7/35 ,  Y02E10/566 ,  Y02E10/58 ,  Y02E70/30 ,  Y02P90/50 ,  Y10T307/406

摘要： A method for optimizing the use of solar electrical power is disclosed. An operating voltage is determined for a process and at least a second process. The process is selectively connected to a portion of a photovoltaic array having a maximum power point voltage matching the operating voltage of the process. The at least a second process is selectively connected to a respective at least a second portion of the photovoltaic array having a maximum power point voltage matching the operating voltage of the at least a second process. The photovoltaic array has an available amount of electrical power that is distributed to the process and the at least a second process.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种优化太阳能发电的方法。 确定工艺的工作电压和至少第二工序。 该过程选择性地连接到具有与工艺的工作电压相匹配的最大功率点电压的光伏阵列的一部分。 所述至少第二过程选择性地连接到具有与至少第二过程的工作电压相匹配的最大功率点电压的光伏阵列的相应的至少第二部分。 光伏阵列具有分配给该过程和该至少第二过程的可用量的电功率。

公开(公告)号：US20080236646A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11691564

申请日：2007-03-27

申请人： Nelson A. Kelly ,  Thomas L. Gibson

发明人： Nelson A. Kelly ,  Thomas L. Gibson

IPC分类号： H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/058

CPC分类号： C25B1/04 ,  C25B15/00 ,  Y02E60/366 ,  Y02E70/10 ,  Y02P20/134

摘要： One embodiment of the invention includes a process comprising transmitting electrical power produced by a PV array to an electrolyzer and transferring heat from the PV array to the electrolyzer. The resulting process produces renewable hydrogen from solar energy at a lower cost per kg.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例包括将由PV阵列产生的电力传输到电解器并将热量从PV阵列传送到电解器的方法。 所产生的方法以更低的每公斤成本从太阳能产生可再生氢。