FREEZE START OPERATION IN A FUEL CELL WITH A BLOCKED ANODE CELL
    1.
    发明申请
    FREEZE START OPERATION IN A FUEL CELL WITH A BLOCKED ANODE CELL 有权
    在具有阻塞阳极细胞的燃料电池中冻结启动操作

    公开(公告)号:US20100143813A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12706354

    申请日:2010-02-16

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    摘要: Methods for starting a fuel cell system are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing hydrogen to an inlet of an anode of the fuel cell pressurizing the anode to a pressure; determining whether a blocked cell condition exists; if a blocked cell condition exists, if no blocked cell condition exists, initiating a normal start sequence, alternately reducing the pressure of the anode and increasing the pressure of the anode until an exit condition exists, the exit condition selected from a voltage of the fuel cell being stable, or a temperature of the fuel cell being greater than about 0° C., or both, and when the exit condition exists, initiating the normal start sequence.

    摘要翻译: 提供了启动燃料电池系统的方法。 在一个实施例中,该方法包括向燃料电池的阳极的入口提供氢气以将阳极加压至压力; 确定是否存在阻塞的细胞条件; 如果存在阻塞的电池状况,则如果不存在阻塞的电池状况,启动正常启动顺序,交替地降低阳极的压力并增加阳极的压力直到存在出口条件,则从燃料的电压 电池稳定,或者燃料电池的温度大于约0℃或两者,并且当出口条件存在时,启动正常启动顺序。

    Freeze start operation in a fuel cell with a blocked anode cell
    2.
    发明授权
    Freeze start operation in a fuel cell with a blocked anode cell 有权
    在具有阻塞阳极电池的燃料电池中冻结启动操作

    公开(公告)号:US09005830B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-14

    申请号:US12706354

    申请日:2010-02-16

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04 H01M8/10

    摘要: Methods for starting a fuel cell system are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing hydrogen to an inlet of an anode of the fuel cell pressurizing the anode to a pressure; determining whether a blocked cell condition exists; if a blocked cell condition exists, if no blocked cell condition exists, initiating a normal start sequence, alternately reducing the pressure of the anode and increasing the pressure of the anode until an exit condition exists, the exit condition selected from a voltage of the fuel cell being stable, or a temperature of the fuel cell being greater than about 0° C., or both, and when the exit condition exists, initiating the normal start sequence.

    摘要翻译: 提供了启动燃料电池系统的方法。 在一个实施例中,该方法包括向燃料电池的阳极的入口提供氢气以将阳极加压至压力; 确定是否存在阻塞的细胞条件; 如果存在阻塞的电池状况,则如果不存在阻塞的电池状况,启动正常启动顺序,交替地降低阳极的压力并增加阳极的压力直到存在出口条件,则从燃料的电压 电池稳定,或者燃料电池的温度大于约0℃或两者,并且当出口条件存在时,启动正常启动顺序。

    Control detection method to enable gas composition observing during fuel cell system startup
    3.
    发明授权
    Control detection method to enable gas composition observing during fuel cell system startup 有权
    控制检测方法,用于在燃料电池系统启动期间观察气体成分

    公开(公告)号:US08951684B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-10

    申请号:US12703309

    申请日:2010-02-10

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    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。

    Plated photopolymer based fuel cell
    4.
    发明授权
    Plated photopolymer based fuel cell 有权
    基于光敏聚合物的燃料电池

    公开(公告)号:US08703351B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US13053621

    申请日:2011-03-22

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    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。

    PEM fuel cell stack hydrogen distribution insert
    5.
    发明授权
    PEM fuel cell stack hydrogen distribution insert 有权
    PEM燃料电池堆氢分配插件

    公开(公告)号:US08470491B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-25

    申请号:US12720748

    申请日:2010-03-10

    IPC分类号: H01M2/38

    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。

    Injector flow measurement for fuel cell applications
    7.
    发明授权
    Injector flow measurement for fuel cell applications 有权
    燃料电池应用的喷射器流量测量

    公开(公告)号:US08387441B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-05

    申请号:US12636276

    申请日:2009-12-11

    IPC分类号: G01M3/26

    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。

    Flow field plate arrangement for a fuel cell
    8.
    发明授权
    Flow field plate arrangement for a fuel cell 有权
    燃料电池的流场板装置

    公开(公告)号:US08367270B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-05

    申请号:US12201443

    申请日:2008-08-29

    CPC分类号: H01M8/026 H01M8/0263

    摘要: A fuel cell comprising anode and cathode flow field plates having a multitude of flow channels separated by land features wherein the land features of the anode side are wider than the land features of the cathode side is disclosed. In fuel cells, the flow field plate arrangement of the present invention provides higher power (lower cost per kW), improved durability, and less stringent assembly alignment.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种燃料电池,其包括阳极和阴极流场板,其具有由陆地特征分隔的多个流动通道,其中阳极侧的陆部特征比阴极侧的陆部特征宽。 在燃料电池中,本发明的流场板装置提供更高的功率(更低的每千瓦成本),改进的耐用性和较不严格的组装对准。

    Method to reduce time until acceptable drive away in a fuel cell system
    9.
    发明授权
    Method to reduce time until acceptable drive away in a fuel cell system 有权
    在燃料电池系统中减少可接受驱动的时间的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08273491B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-25

    申请号:US12704230

    申请日:2010-02-11

    IPC分类号: H01M8/04

    摘要: Methods and systems of reducing the start-up time for a fuel cell are described. One method of reducing the start-up time includes: concurrently supporting load requests for the fuel cell and stabilizing the voltage of the fuel cell; wherein stabilizing the voltage of the fuel cell comprises: providing a flow of hydrogen to the fuel cell and opening an anode valve, wherein the hydrogen flow continues for predetermined volume or a predetermined time; and ending voltage stabilization after the predetermined volume or predetermined time is exceeded while continuing to support load requests for the fuel cell.

    摘要翻译: 描述了减少燃料电池启动时间的方法和系统。 降低启动时间的一种方法包括:同时支持对燃料电池的负载请求并稳定燃料电池的电压; 其中稳定所述燃料电池的电压包括:向所述燃料电池提供氢气流并打开阳极阀,其中所述氢气流继续预定的体积或预定的时间; 并且在超过预定体积或预定时间之后结束电压稳定,同时继续支持对燃料电池的负载请求。

    Relative humidity control for a fuel cell
    10.
    发明授权
    Relative humidity control for a fuel cell 有权
    燃料电池的相对湿度控制

    公开(公告)号:US08158288B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-17

    申请号:US13092223

    申请日:2011-04-22

    IPC分类号: H01M8/06 H01M8/04

    摘要: A model uses various operating characteristics of a fuel cell to predict the relative humidity profile that is occurring within the fuel cell as a function of the reaction progress. The model is used to predict the relative humidity profile that will occur in response to changes to one or more of the operating characteristics of the fuel cell. A high frequency resistance of the fuel cell can also be used as a measure that is indicative of the humidity within the fuel cell. The model and/or the high frequency resistance can be used in a closed-loop feedback system to control the operation of the fuel cell to maintain the humidification of the MEA and fuel cells within a desired range to achieve a desired fuel cell performance.

    摘要翻译: 模型使用燃料电池的各种操作特性来预测在燃料电池内发生的相对湿度分布作为反应进程的函数。 该模型用于预测响应于燃料电池的一个或多个操作特性的变化而发生的相对湿度分布。 燃料电池的高频电阻也可以用作指示燃料电池内的湿度的措施。 该模型和/或高频阻抗可以用在闭环反馈系统中以控制燃料电池的操作,以将MEA和燃料电池的加湿保持在期望的范围内,以实现期望的燃料电池性能。