Fuel cell separator plate assembly
    1.
    发明授权
    Fuel cell separator plate assembly 有权
    燃料电池分离板组件

    公开(公告)号:US08758958B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-24

    申请号:US12856732

    申请日:2010-08-16

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04 H01M8/24

    摘要: A fuel cell separator plate assembly (20) includes a separator plate layer (22) and flow field layers (24, 26). In one disclosed example, the separator plate layer (22) comprises graphite and a hydrophobic resin. The hydrophobic resin of the separator plate layer (22) serves to secure the separator plate layer to flow field layers on opposite sides of the separator plate layer. In one example, at least one of the flow field layers (24, 26) comprises graphite and a hydrophobic resin such that the flow field layer is hydrophobic and nonporous. In another example, two graphite and hydrophobic resin flow field layers are used on opposite sides of a separator plate layer. One disclosed example includes all three layers comprising graphite and a hydrophobic resin.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池分离器板组件(20)包括隔板层(22)和流场层(24,26)。 在一个公开的示例中,隔板层(22)包括石墨和疏水性树脂。 隔板层(22)的疏水性树脂用于将隔板层固定在隔板层的相对侧上的流场层。 在一个示例中,流场层(24,26)中的至少一个包括石墨和疏水性树脂,使得流场层是疏水且无孔的。 在另一个实例中,在隔板层的相对侧上使用两个石墨和疏水树脂流场层。 一个公开的示例包括包括石墨和疏水性树脂的所有三个层。

    FUEL CELL SEPARATOR PLATE ASSEMBLY
    2.
    发明申请
    FUEL CELL SEPARATOR PLATE ASSEMBLY 有权
    燃油电池分离板组件

    公开(公告)号:US20100307681A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-09

    申请号:US12856732

    申请日:2010-08-16

    IPC分类号: H01M2/00

    摘要: A fuel cell separator plate assembly (20) includes a separator plate layer (22) and flow field layers (24, 26). In one disclosed example, the separator plate layer (22) comprises graphite and a hydrophobic resin. The hydrophobic resin of the separator plate layer (22) serves to secure the separator plate layer to flow field layers on opposite sides of the separator plate layer. In one example, at least one of the flow field layers (24, 26) comprises graphite and a hydrophobic resin such that the flow field layer is hydrophobic and nonporous. In another example, two graphite and hydrophobic resin flow field layers are used on opposite sides of a separator plate layer. One disclosed example includes all three layers comprising graphite and a hydrophobic resin.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池分离器板组件(20)包括隔板层(22)和流场层(24,26)。 在一个公开的示例中,隔板层(22)包括石墨和疏水性树脂。 隔板层(22)的疏水性树脂用于将隔板层固定在隔板层的相对侧上的流场层。 在一个示例中,流场层(24,26)中的至少一个包括石墨和疏水性树脂,使得流场层是疏水且无孔的。 在另一个实例中,在隔板层的相对侧上使用两个石墨和疏水树脂流场层。 一个公开的示例包括包括石墨和疏水性树脂的所有三个层。

    Fuel cell separator plate
    3.
    发明申请
    Fuel cell separator plate 审中-公开
    燃料电池隔板

    公开(公告)号:US20110177419A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-21

    申请号:US12930633

    申请日:2011-01-11

    IPC分类号: H01M2/16 H01M8/04 H01M8/00

    摘要: A fuel cell separator plate assembly (20, 20a) includes a separator layer (22, 22a) and one or more reactant flow field layers (24, 24a, 26, 26a) comprising graphite flakes and a thermoplastic, hydrophobic resin which secures flow field layers on opposite sides of the separator layer. In another example, a separator plate assembly (20a) comprises a monolithic structure in which the separator portion (22a) and the flow field portions (24a, 26a) are all formed in a single piece of the same material. A method heats thermoplastic resin to its point of complete melting, then cools to its point where melting begins, increasing both electric and thermal conductivity. Methods include bonding under higher pressure than previously used, about 800 psi, or under pressures about 750 psi.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池分离器板组件(20,20a)包括隔离层(22,22a)和一个或多个包含石墨薄片和热塑性疏水性树脂的反应物流场层(24,24,26,26a),其确保流场 分层的相对侧上的层。 在另一示例中,分离板组件(20a)包括整体结构,其中分离器部分(22a)和流场部分(24a,26a)全部以同一材料形成。 一种方法将热塑性树脂加热至其完全熔化点,然后冷却至熔点开始点,增加电导率和导热性。 方法包括在比以前使用的更高的压力下粘合,约800psi,或在约750psi的压力下。

    Coolant plate assembly for a fuel cell stack
    6.
    发明授权
    Coolant plate assembly for a fuel cell stack 失效
    用于燃料电池堆的冷却剂板组件

    公开(公告)号:US6050331A

    公开(公告)日:2000-04-18

    申请号:US626015

    申请日:1996-03-22

    IPC分类号: F28F21/02 H01M8/02 F28F3/12

    摘要: The coolant plate component of a fuel cell assembly is formed from a plate made from graphite particles that are bonded together by a fluorocarbon polymer binder and which encapsulate a serpentine coolant circulation tube. The coolant plate component is non-porous. The graphite particles are preferably flakes which pack together very tightly, and require only a minor amount of the polymer binder to form a solid plate. The plate will provide enhanced heat transfer, will conduct electrons, and will block electrolyte migration from cell to cell in a fuel cell stack due to its construction. The composition of the plate is graded so as to provide a varied coefficient of thermal expansion as measured through the thickness of the plate so as to reduce thermal stresses imposed on the fuel cell stack. The coolant circulation tube has a roughened outer surface which enhances adhesion of the encapsulating graphite flake/binder mixture without inhibiting heat transfer.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池组件的冷却剂板组件由石墨颗粒制成的板形成,该板由碳氟聚合物粘合剂粘合在一起并封装蛇形冷却剂循环管。 冷却剂板组件是无孔的。 石墨颗粒优选是非常紧密地包装在一起的薄片,并且仅需要少量的聚合物粘合剂来形成固体板。 该板将提供增强的热传递,将导致电子,并且将由于其结构而阻止电解质从燃料电池堆中的细胞迁移到细胞。 将板的组成分级,以便提供通过板的厚度测量的变化的热膨胀系数,以便减少施加在燃料电池堆上的热应力。 冷却剂循环管具有粗糙的外表面,其增强了包封石墨薄片/粘合剂混合物的粘附性,而不抑制热传递。

    Cathode reactant flow field component for a fuel cell stack
    7.
    发明授权
    Cathode reactant flow field component for a fuel cell stack 失效
    用于燃料电池堆的阴极反应物流场分量

    公开(公告)号:US5558955A

    公开(公告)日:1996-09-24

    申请号:US319897

    申请日:1994-10-07

    IPC分类号: H01M8/02 H01M4/96

    摘要: The reactant flow field on the cathode side of a fuel cell assembly is formed from a plate made from carbon particles that are bonded together by a fluorocarbon polymer binder. The cathode reactant flow field is non-porous, and is hydrophobic due to the presence of the poller binder. The carbon particles are preferably carbon flakes which pack together very tightly, and require only a minor amount of the polymer binder to form a solid plate. The plate will provide cathode reactant flow channels, will conduct electrons and heat and will minimize acid absorption in a fuel cell stack due to its hydrophobic nature.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池组件的阴极侧的反应物流场由碳纤维制成的板形成,该碳粒子通过碳氟聚合物粘合剂结合在一起。 阴极反应物流场是无孔的,并且由于轮磨粘合剂的存在而是疏水的。 碳颗粒优选是非常紧密地包装在一起的碳薄片,并且仅需要少量的聚合物粘合剂来形成固体板。 该板将提供阴极反应物流动通道,将导致电子和热量,并将由于其疏水性质而使燃料电池堆中的酸吸收最小化。

    Liquid electrolyte fuel cell having an anode substrate layer thicker than the cathode substrate layer
    8.
    发明授权
    Liquid electrolyte fuel cell having an anode substrate layer thicker than the cathode substrate layer 有权
    液体电解质燃料电池具有比阴极衬底层厚的阳极衬底层

    公开(公告)号:US08137857B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-20

    申请号:US12311592

    申请日:2006-10-27

    IPC分类号: H01M2/02

    摘要: A fuel cell (8a) having a matrix (11) for containing phosphoric acid (or other liquid) electrolyte with an anode catalyst (12) on one side and a cathode catalyst (13) on the other side includes an anode substrate (16a) in contact with the anode catalyst and a cathode substrate (17a) in contact with the cathode catalyst, the anode substrate being thicker than the cathode substrate by a ratio of between 1.75 to 1.0 and 3.0 to 1.0. Non-porous, hydrophobic separator plate assemblies (19) provide fuel flow channels (20) and oxidant flow channels (21) as well as demarcating the fuel cells.

    摘要翻译: 具有用于在一侧含有阳极催化剂(12)的磷酸(或其他液体)电解质的基体(11)和另一侧的阴极催化剂(13)的燃料电池(8a)包括阳极基板(16a) 与阴极催化剂接触的阳极催化剂和与阴极催化剂接触的阴极基板(17a),阳极基板比阴极基板厚1.75〜1.0和3.0〜1.0。 无孔疏水分离器板组件(19)提供燃料流动通道(20)和氧化剂流动通道(21)以及分界燃料电池。

    HEAT TREAT CONFIGURATION FOR POROUS CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITES
    9.
    发明申请
    HEAT TREAT CONFIGURATION FOR POROUS CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITES 有权
    多孔碳复合材料的热处理配置

    公开(公告)号:US20100230031A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-16

    申请号:US12739205

    申请日:2007-12-17

    IPC分类号: H01M4/88 B29C65/02

    摘要: A method of heat treating a substrate for a fuel cell includes stacking substrates to form a group. A dimension is determined for a plate corresponding to a resulting mass that is less than a predetermined mass. The plate is arranged above the group to apply a weight of the plate to the group. The resulting masses for spacer plates and intermediate lifting plates, for example, are minimized to reduce the pressure differential between the bottom and top substrates in the heat treat assembly. In another disclosed method, a dimension for a plate, such as a top plate, is determined that corresponds to a resulting mass that is greater than a predetermined mass. The plate is arranged above the group to apply a weight of the plate to the group. The top plate resulting mass is selected to minimize a variation in the average pressure of the substrates throughout the heat treat assembly.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于燃料电池的基板的热处理方法包括堆叠基板以形成一组。 对于对应于小于预定质量的所得质量的板来确定尺寸。 板被布置在组上方以将板的重量施加到组。 例如,用于间隔板和中间提升板的所得质量被最小化以减少热处理组件中的底部和顶部基底之间的压力差。 在另一公开的方法中,确定板的尺寸,例如顶板,其对应于大于预定质量的所得质量。 板被布置在组上方以将板的重量施加到组。 选择顶板产生的质量以最小化整个热处理组件中的基底的平均压力的变化。

    Fuel Cell Assembly Having Long Life Characteristics
    10.
    发明申请
    Fuel Cell Assembly Having Long Life Characteristics 有权
    具有长寿命特性的燃料电池组件

    公开(公告)号:US20080118789A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-22

    申请号:US11718335

    申请日:2004-12-29

    IPC分类号: H01M8/10

    摘要: A fuel cell assembly (20) has a plurality of characteristics that extend the useful life of the assembly. In one example, flow field layers are non-porous and hydrophobic such that they have an acid absorption rate of less than about 0.10 mg/khr-cm2. An electrolyte retaining matrix has a reaction rate with phosphoric acid of less than about 0.010 mg/khr-cm2. Hydrophilic substrates associated with catalyst layers have an initial transferable phosphoric acid content of less than about 25 mg/cm2. A condensation zone provides an evaporative phosphoric acid loss rate that is less than about 0.17 mg/khr-cm2.

    摘要翻译: 燃料电池组件(20)具有延长组件的使用寿命的多种特性。 在一个实例中,流场层是无孔和疏水的,使得它们具有小于约0.10mg / khr-cm 2的酸吸收速率。 电解质保留基质具有小于约0.010mg / khr-cm 2的磷酸的反应速率。 与催化剂层相关的亲水性底物具有小于约25mg / cm 2的初始可转移磷酸含量。 冷凝区提供小于约0.17mg / khr-cm 2的蒸发磷酸损失率。