Abstract:
A system and method for providing an optical coupler is disclosed. The method and system first places n optical fibers substantially parallel and in close proximity. The number n is odd. The n optical fibers include a center fiber having a first end and a second end. The method and system provide an input signal to the first end of the center fiber and monitor an output signal at the second end of the center fiber. The method and system heat and draw the n optical fibers until the output signal of the center fiber reaches a predetermined value.
Abstract:
A system and method for providing an optical coupler is disclosed. In one aspect, the method and system include a plurality of optical fibers, a first covering, and a second covering. The plurality of optical fibers further include a first end, a second end, a fused portion between the first end and the second end, a first interface between the first end and the fused portion, and a second interface between the second end and fused portion. The first and second coverings enclose substantially all of the first and second interfaces, respectively. In a second aspect, the method and system include a plurality of optical fibers and a covering. The plurality of optical fibers further include a first end, a second end, a fused portion between the first end and the second end, a first interface between the first end and the fused portion, and a second interface between the fused portion and the second end. The covering encloses substantially all of the fused portion, the first interface, and the second interface.
Abstract:
A system and method providing a wavelength locker is disclosed. The method and system provide a high uniformity, low polarization sensitivity optical coupler. The optical coupler further comprises a first outer fiber and a second outer fiber. The first outer fiber and the second outer fiber each have a first portion. The method and system further provide a filter coupled to the first portion of the first outer fiber. The method and system further provide a first mechanism coupled to the filter for detecting intensity and providing a first resultant. The method and system further provide a second mechanism coupled to the second portion of the second outer fiber. The second mechanism detects intensity and provides a second resultant.
Abstract:
A liquid fuel mixing apparatus includes a water chamber, a fuel chamber, and a partition arranged substantially vertically between the water chamber and the fuel chamber. The partition includes a passage to permit communication between the water chamber and the fuel chamber. The water chamber includes a first port for the inflow of water and air recovered from a cathode of the fuel cell. The fuel chamber includes a third port for the inflow of unreacted fuel and CO2 from an anode of the fuel cell, a fourth port for the inflow of a liquid fuel from a liquid fuel tank, and a fifth port for the outflow of a mixed fuel to the fuel cell.
Abstract:
Provided is a liquid-gas separator of a direct liquid feed fuel cell. The liquid-gas separator includes an empty ball shaped main body; a gas extraction membrane which is attached to an opening formed in the main body, and selectively extracts gas from the main body; an inlet which is formed in the main body and guides the liquid and gas into the main body; an outlet which is formed on the main body and guides the liquid to the outside of the main body; and a flexible tube having a hollow structure, one end of which is connected to the outlet and the other end of which is immersed in the liquid fuel.
Abstract:
A liquid fuel mixing apparatus includes a water chamber, a fuel chamber, and a partition arranged substantially vertically between the water chamber and the fuel chamber. The partition includes a passage to permit communication between the water chamber and the fuel chamber. The water chamber includes a first port for the inflow of water and air recovered from a cathode of the fuel cell. The fuel chamber includes a third port for the inflow of unreacted fuel and CO2 from an anode of the fuel cell, a fourth port for the inflow of a liquid fuel from a liquid fuel tank, and a fifth port for the outflow of a mixed fuel to the fuel cell.
Abstract:
Provided is a liquid-gas separator of a direct liquid feed fuel cell. The liquid-gas separator includes an empty ball shaped main body; a gas extraction membrane which is attached to an opening formed in the main body, and selectively extracts gas from the main body; an inlet which is formed in the main body and guides the liquid and gas into the main body; an outlet which is formed on the main body and guides the liquid to the outside of the main body; and a flexible tube having a hollow structure, one end of which is connected to the outlet and the other end of which is immersed in the liquid fuel.
Abstract:
An apparatus for measuring a methanol concentration is provided. The apparatus is located in a pipe which supplies liquid fuel to the anode of a direct liquid feed fuel cell, and may include a vertical supporting beam located in the pipe; a horizontal plate located on the supporting beam and having an upper surface with a predetermined roughness; and a sensor fixed to a side of the supporting beam, which generates an electrical signal through a transformation of the supporting beam resulting from variations in a viscosity of the liquid fuel running through the pipe.
Abstract:
A fuel supply device for direct methanol fuel cells. The fuel supply device for direct methanol fuel cells includes a fuel tank to store a liquid fuel, a cavity plate to store the liquid fuel transferred from the fuel tank, a thin film type active pump welded on the bottom of the cavity plate to bring about a movement of the cavity plate, and a nozzle plate disposed on the cavity plate to eject the liquid fuel. Accordingly, it is possible to actively control a liquid fuel in a needed amount and supply it to a fuel cell in accordance with a use mode of an electronic device and effectively remove by-products of the fuel cell, thereby improving the efficiency of the fuel cell.
Abstract:
A liquid-gas separator for a direct liquid feed fuel cell includes a tube having an opening portion at a sidewall thereof; liquid extracting members that selectively transmit the liquid in the tube and located at both ends of the tube; a gas extracting membrane that selectively transmits the gas and covers the opening portion; an inlet that guides the liquid and the gas into the tube; chambers that surround an outer side of the liquid extracting member; and outlets that guide the liquid in the chambers to the outside by being connected to the chamber.