公开(公告)号：US20080206615A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US11677873

申请日：2007-02-22

申请人： Paul Nicotera ,  Mark Mathias ,  Chunxin Ji ,  Steven G. Goebel

发明人： Paul Nicotera ,  Mark Mathias ,  Chunxin Ji ,  Steven G. Goebel

IPC分类号： H01M8/10 ,  B05D3/02

CPC分类号： H01M8/04291 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M4/8807 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/0276 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A diffusion medium for use in a PEM fuel cell comprising a thin perforated layer having variable size and frequency of perforation patterns incorporated into a microporous layer on a first side of a porous substrate layer, wherein the diffusion medium is adapted to improve water management and performance of the fuel cell.

摘要翻译： 一种用于PEM燃料电池的扩散介质，其包括具有可变尺寸和穿孔频率的薄穿孔层，所述穿孔层结合到多孔基底层的第一侧上的微孔层中，其中所述扩散介质适于改善水的管理和性能 的燃料电池。

公开(公告)号：US08507152B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12718330

申请日：2010-03-05

申请人： Chunxin Ji ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Matthew Dioguardi

发明人： Chunxin Ji ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Matthew Dioguardi

IPC分类号： H01M4/02 ,  H01M8/00 ,  B44C1/165

CPC分类号： H01M4/8814 ,  H01M4/8807 ,  H01M4/881 ,  H01M4/8828 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A method of making a reconstructed electrode having a plurality of nanostructured thin catalytic layers is provided. The method includes combining a donor decal comprising at least one nanostructured thin catalytic layer on a substrate with an acceptor decal comprising a porous substrate and at least one nanostructured thin catalytic layer. The donor decal and acceptor decal are bonded together using a temporary adhesive, and the donor substrate is removed. The temporary adhesive is then removed with appropriate solvents. Catalyst coated proton exchange membranes and catalyst coated diffusion media made from the reconstructed electrode decals having a plurality of nanostructured thin catalytic layers are also described.

摘要翻译： 提供了制造具有多个纳米结构的薄催化层的重建电极的方法。 该方法包括将包含至少一个纳米结构的薄催化剂层的施主贴图与包含多孔底物和至少一个纳米结构的薄催化层的受体贴片组合在一起。 供体贴花和接受体贴花使用临时粘合剂粘合在一起，并且移除供体底物。 然后用合适的溶剂除去临时粘合剂。 还描述了由具有多个纳米结构的薄催化层的重建电极贴片制成的催化剂涂覆的质子交换膜和由催化剂涂覆的扩散介质。

公开(公告)号：US20100291473A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12718330

申请日：2010-03-05

申请人： Chunxin Ji ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Matthew Dioguardi

发明人： Chunxin Ji ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Matthew Dioguardi

IPC分类号： H01M4/86 ,  B32B37/00

CPC分类号： H01M4/8814 ,  H01M4/8807 ,  H01M4/881 ,  H01M4/8828 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A method of making a reconstructed electrode having a plurality of nanostructured thin catalytic layers is provided. The method includes combining a donor decal comprising at least one nanostructured thin catalytic layer on a substrate with an acceptor decal comprising a porous substrate and at least one nanostructured thin catalytic layer. The donor decal and acceptor decal are bonded together using a temporary adhesive, and the donor substrate is removed. The temporary adhesive is then removed with appropriate solvents. Catalyst coated proton exchange membranes and catalyst coated diffusion media made from the reconstructed electrode decals having a plurality of nanostructured thin catalytic layers are also described.

摘要翻译： 提供了制造具有多个纳米结构的薄催化层的重建电极的方法。 该方法包括将包含至少一个纳米结构的薄催化剂层的施主贴图与包含多孔底物和至少一个纳米结构的薄催化层的受体贴片组合在一起。 供体贴花和接受体贴花使用临时粘合剂粘合在一起，并且移除供体底物。 然后用合适的溶剂除去临时粘合剂。 还描述了由具有多个纳米结构的薄催化层的重建电极贴片制成的催化剂涂覆的质子交换膜和由催化剂涂覆的扩散介质。

公开(公告)号：US07749637B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US11229909

申请日：2005-09-19

申请人： Jon P. Owejan ,  Chunxin Ji ,  Thomas A. Trabold ,  Michael Cartwright ,  Steven G. Goebel

发明人： Jon P. Owejan ,  Chunxin Ji ,  Thomas A. Trabold ,  Michael Cartwright ,  Steven G. Goebel

IPC分类号： H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/10

CPC分类号： H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/0234 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/04141 ,  H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/04171 ,  H01M8/04253 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A fuel cell including a water blocking layer positioned between anode gas flow channels and a gas diffusion media. The blocking layer prevents water from propagating through the gas diffusion media layer and entering the anode flow channels, while allowing gas from the flow channels to flow through the diffusion media layer to the membrane. A water accumulation channel can be provided around the perimeter of the gas diffusion media layer where blocked water is accumulated, and allowed to expand during cell freezing. A porous capillary wick can be provided in the accumulation channel for wicking water to the inlet end of the flow channels where it is used to humidify the anode gas coming into the fuel cell. The wick can have a tapered configuration so that it has a larger diameter at the gas input end of the flow channels.

摘要翻译： 一种燃料电池，包括位于阳极气体流动通道和气体扩散介质之间的阻水层。 阻挡层防止水通过气体扩散介质层传播并进入阳极流动通道，同时允许来自流动通道的气体流过扩散介质层至膜。 可以在气体扩散介质层的周边周围设置积聚通道，其中堵塞的水被积聚，并允许在细胞冷冻期间膨胀。 可以在积聚通道中提供多孔毛细管芯，用于将水吸收到流动通道的入口端，在那里用于加湿进入燃料电池的阳极气体。 芯可以具有锥形构造，使得其在流动通道的气体输入端处具有较大的直径。

公开(公告)号：US07625661B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US11215395

申请日：2005-08-30

申请人： Steven G. Goebel ,  Chunxin Ji ,  Jeanette E. O'Hara

发明人： Steven G. Goebel ,  Chunxin Ji ,  Jeanette E. O'Hara

IPC分类号： H01M4/00 ,  H01M2/14 ,  H01M4/88

CPC分类号： H01M8/023 ,  H01M8/0245 ,  H01M8/04291

摘要： A diffusion media and micro-porous media combination for a fuel cell. A diffusion layer is composed of a diffusion media and has a first (electrode) side and an opposite second (flowfield) side, wherein at least one of the first and second sides has a geometric pattern formed therein comprising a multiplicity of mutually spaced apart regions. A micro-porous media fills the multiplicity of regions and a micro-porous layer composed of the micro-porous media is continuously applied to the first surface.

摘要翻译： 用于燃料电池的扩散介质和微孔介质组合。 扩散层由扩散介质组成并具有第一（电极）侧和相对的第二（流场）侧，其中第一和第二侧中的至少一个具有形成在其中的几何图案，其中包括多个相互间隔开的区域 。 微孔介质填充多个区域，并且由微孔介质组成的微孔层连续地施加到第一表面。

公开(公告)号：US08951684B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US12703309

申请日：2010-02-10

申请人： Seth E. Lerner ,  Akbar Chowdhury ,  Steven G. Goebel

发明人： Seth E. Lerner ,  Akbar Chowdhury ,  Steven G. Goebel

IPC分类号： H01M8/04

CPC分类号： H01M8/04302 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  Y02E60/50

摘要： A detection method for enabling gas composition observation during fuel cell system start-up is described. In one embodiment, the method includes initiating a flow of hydrogen to the anode to pressurize the anode; opening an anode flow valve; determining if an anode pressure exceeds an anode pressure threshold; enabling anode flow set point detection after a first predetermined time if the anode pressure exceeds the anode pressure threshold; monitoring an anode flow set point using the anode flow set point detection; determining if the anode flow set point exceeds an anode flow set point threshold; and closing the anode flow valve after a second predetermined time if the anode flow set point exceeds the anode flow set point threshold.

摘要翻译： 描述了在燃料电池系统启动期间能够进行气体成分观察的检测方法。 在一个实施方案中，该方法包括引发氢气流向阳极以对阳极加压; 打开阳极流量阀; 确定阳极压力是否超过阳极压力阈值; 如果阳极压力超过阳极压力阈值，则在第一预定时间之后实现阳极流量设定点检测; 使用阳极流量设定点检测来监测阳极流量设定点; 确定阳极流量设定点是否超过阳极流量设定点阈值; 并且如果阳极流量设定点超过阳极流量设定点阈值，则在第二预定时间之后关闭阳极流量阀。

公开(公告)号：US08703351B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13053621

申请日：2011-03-22

申请人： Jeffrey A. Rock ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Gerald W. Fly ,  Alan J. Jacobsen ,  Joanna A. Kolodziejska ,  Hung D. Nguyen

发明人： Jeffrey A. Rock ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Gerald W. Fly ,  Alan J. Jacobsen ,  Joanna A. Kolodziejska ,  Hung D. Nguyen

IPC分类号： H01M8/04

CPC分类号： H01M8/1097 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/242 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  Y02E60/50

摘要： A fuel cell component includes a first fluid distribution layer, a second fluid distribution layer, a cap layer, a third fluid distribution layer, and a pair of fluid diffusion medium layers. The individual layers are polymeric, mechanically integrated, and formed from a radiation-sensitive material. The first fluid distribution layer, the second fluid distribution layer, the cap layer, the third fluid distribution layer, and the pair of fluid diffusion medium layers are coated with an electrically conductive material. A pair of the fuel cell components may be arranged in a stack with a membrane electrode assembly therebetween to form a fuel cell.

摘要翻译： 燃料电池部件包括第一流体分配层，第二流体分配层，盖层，第三流体分配层和一对流体扩散介质层。 单个层是聚合的，机械一体化的并且由辐射敏感材料形成。 第一流体分配层，第二流体分配层，盖层，第三流体分配层和一对流体扩散介质层被涂覆有导电材料。 一对燃料电池组件可以以其间的膜电极组件堆叠地布置以形成燃料电池。

公开(公告)号：US08470491B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12720748

申请日：2010-03-10

申请人： Daniel P. Miller ,  Anthony G. Chinnici ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Daniel J. Darga ,  Gary M. Robb ,  Clipson M. Class

发明人： Daniel P. Miller ,  Anthony G. Chinnici ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Daniel J. Darga ,  Gary M. Robb ,  Clipson M. Class

IPC分类号： H01M2/38

CPC分类号： H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A fluid distribution insert adapted to be received within an inlet header of a fuel cell assembly. The fluid distribution insert includes a hollow insert with a first end and a second end. An inlet is formed at the first end of the hollow insert in fluid communication with a source of a reactant gas and adapted to receive the reactant gas therein. An outlet is formed intermediate the first end and the second end. The outlet is adapted to deliver the reactant gas to a plurality of fuel cells of the fuel cell assembly, wherein the hollow insert delivers the reactant gas to the fuel cells in a substantially simultaneous and uniform manner.

摘要翻译： 一种适于容纳在燃料电池组件的入口集管内的流体分配插入件。 流体分配插入件包括具有第一端和第二端的中空插入件。 入口形成在中空插入件的第一端处，与反应物气体源流体连通并适于在其中接收反应气体。 出口形成在第一端和第二端之间。 出口适于将反应气体输送到燃料电池组件的多个燃料电池，其中中空插件以基本同时且均匀的方式将反应气体输送到燃料电池。

公开(公告)号：US08440359B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12752356

申请日：2010-04-01

申请人： Gary M. Robb ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Daniel I. Harris

发明人： Gary M. Robb ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Daniel I. Harris

IPC分类号： H01M8/04

CPC分类号： H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04223 ,  H01M8/04231 ,  H01M8/04302 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/2405 ,  H01M8/242 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A method for filling a fuel cell system with a fuel during start-up is disclosed, the method including the steps of providing a fuel cell stack having a plurality of fuels cells, each fuel cell having an active area, the fuel cell stack including an anode supply manifold and an anode exhaust manifold, the anode supply manifold and in fluid communication with a source of fuel; providing an anode sub-system in fluid communication with an anode side of the fuel cell stack; and supplying the fuel to the fuel cell stack substantially uniformly and substantially simultaneously to compress any fluids in the fuel cell stack into a volume between an end of each active area adjacent to the anode exhaust manifold and an outlet of the anode sub-system.

公开(公告)号：US08387441B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12636276

申请日：2009-12-11

申请人： Steven R. Falta ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Daniel C. Di Fiore ,  Ralf Senner

发明人： Steven R. Falta ,  Steven G. Goebel ,  Daniel C. Di Fiore ,  Ralf Senner

IPC分类号： G01M3/26

CPC分类号： G01M3/26 ,  G01F1/34 ,  G01F1/363 ,  G01F1/40 ,  G01F1/72 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A method for determining the amount of fuel flow from a high pressure gas tank to the anode side of a fuel cell stack through pulsed injector. The anode sub-system pressure is measured just before the injector pulse and just after injector pulse and a difference between the pressures is determined. The difference between the pressures, the volume of the anode sub-system, the ideal gas constant, the anode sub-system temperature, the fuel consumed from the reaction in the fuel cell stack during the injection event and the fuel cross-over through membranes in the fuel cells of the fuel cell stack are used to determine the amount of hydrogen gas injected by the injector.

摘要翻译： 一种通过脉冲喷射器确定从高压气罐到燃料电池堆的阳极侧的燃料流量的方法。 在喷射器脉冲之前和刚好在喷射器脉冲之后测量阳极子系统压力，并确定压力之间的差。 在喷射事件期间，压力，阳极子系统的体积，理想气体常数，阳极子系统温度，燃料电池堆中的反应消耗的燃料和通过膜的燃料交叉之间的差异 在燃料电池堆的燃料电池中用于确定由喷射器喷射的氢气的量。