HYDROGEN GENERATION ASSEMBLIES
    1.
    发明申请
    HYDROGEN GENERATION ASSEMBLIES 审中-公开
    氢气发电机组

    公开(公告)号:WO2014036036A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:PCT/US2013/056908

    申请日:2013-08-27

    Abstract: Hydrogen generation assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some embodiments, the assemblies may include a pump controller configured to select a flowrate from a plurality of flowrates based on detected pressure, and to operate the pump at the selected flowrate. In some embodiments, the assemblies may include a purge valve assembly configured to allow at least one pressurized gas to flow through a purge conduit from a pressurized gas assembly to a fuel processing assembly when power to the fuel processing assembly is interrupted. In some embodiments, the assemblies may include a damper controller configured to move a damper between fully open and closed positions based, at least in part, on detected temperature in a hydrogen-producing region. In some embodiments, the assemblies may include a reformer controller configured to operate a fuel processing assembly between run and standby modes based, at least in part, on detected pressure.

    Abstract translation: 公开了氢发生组件及其部件。 在一些实施例中,组件可以包括泵控制器,该泵控制器被配置为基于检测到的压力从多个流量中选择流量,并且以所选流量操作泵。 在一些实施例中,组件可以包括净化阀组件,其被配置为当燃料处理组件的电力被中断时允许至少一个加压气体从加压气体组件流过净化管道到燃料处理组件。 在一些实施例中,组件可以包括阻尼器控制器,该阻尼器控制器构造成至少部分地基于产氢区域中检测到的温度,将阻尼器在完全打开和关闭位置之间移动。 在一些实施例中,组件可以包括重构器控制器,其被配置为至少部分地基于检测到的压力来在运行和待机模式之间操作燃料处理组件。

    FEEDSTOCK DELIVERY SYSTEMS, FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS, AND HYDROGEN GENERATION ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING THE SAME
    2.
    发明申请
    FEEDSTOCK DELIVERY SYSTEMS, FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS, AND HYDROGEN GENERATION ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING THE SAME 审中-公开
    进料系统,燃料加工系统和包括它们的氢发生装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2006049918A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-11

    申请号:PCT/US2005/038062

    申请日:2005-10-21

    Abstract: Feedstock delivery systems for hydrogen generation assemblies having a hydrogen-producing region and a heating assembly. The delivery system provides a hydrogen-production fluid to the hydrogen-producing region and provides a heating fuel to the heating assembly. The delivery system includes a pressure vessel having an interior cavity containing the heating fuel and the hydrogen-production fluid, which are disposed in the pressure vessel in a pressurizing-pressurized relationship, in which the heating fuel is discharged from the pressure vessel under it own pressure and the hydrogen-production fluid is discharged under pressure applied by the heating fuel. The feedstock delivery system may separately discharge the hydrogen­production fluid and the heating fuel and may include a pressure transmitter disposed between the hydrogen-production fluid and the heating fuel. The heating fuel may be a condensable fluid and the hydrogen-production fluid may be a liquid at the operating conditions of the feedstock delivery system.

    Abstract translation: 用于具有产氢区和加热组件的氢产生组件的原料输送系统。 输送系统向产氢区域提供氢气生产流体并向加热组件提供加热燃料。 输送系统包括压力容器,该压力容器具有包含加热燃料和氢气产生流体的内部空腔,所述内部空腔以加压关系设置在压力容器中,其中加热燃料在其自身下面从压力容器排出 压力,并且在由加热燃料施加的压力下排出产氢流体。 原料输送系统可以单独排出氢气生产流体和加热燃料,并且可以包括设置在氢气产生流体和加热燃料之间的压力变送器。 加热燃料可以是可冷凝流体,并且在原料输送系统的操作条件下,氢气产生流体可以是液体。

    HYDROGEN PURIFICATION DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS CONTAINING THE SAME
    3.
    发明申请
    HYDROGEN PURIFICATION DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS CONTAINING THE SAME 审中-公开
    含氢纯化装置,组分和燃料加工系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2006033773A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-30

    申请号:PCT/US2005030431

    申请日:2005-08-26

    Abstract: Hydrogen purification devices, components thereof, and fuel processors and fuel cell systems containing the same. The hydrogen purification devices include an enclosure, such as a pressure vessel, that contains a separation assembly adapted to receive under pressure a mixed gas stream containing hydrogen gas and to produce a stream that contains pure or at least substantially pure hydrogen gas therefrom. In some embodiments, the enclosure is sealed without gaskets. The separation assembly includes at least one hydrogen-permeable and/or hydrogen­selective membrane, and in some embodiments the hydrogen selective membrane is permanently and directly secured to the enclosure. In some embodiments, the membrane is welded, diffusion bonded or brazed directly to the enclosure. In some embodiments a portion of the hydrogen-selective membrane forms a portion of the sealed enclosure, and, in some embodiments, an interface is formed from consumed portions of the hydrogen-selective membrane and the enclosure.

    Abstract translation: 氢气净化装置,其组件,以及燃料处理器和含有该装置的燃料电池系统。 氢气净化装置包括诸如压力容器的外壳,其包含适于在压力下接受含有氢气的混合气流的分离组件,并产生含有纯的或至少基本上纯的氢气的流。 在一些实施例中,外壳被密封而没有垫圈。 分离组件包括至少一个氢可渗透和/或氢选择性膜,并且在一些实施方案中,氢选择性膜永久且直接固定到外壳。 在一些实施例中,膜被焊接,扩散粘合或直接钎焊到外壳。 在一些实施方案中,氢选择性膜的一部分形成密封外壳的一部分,并且在一些实施方案中,由氢选择性膜和外壳的消耗部分形成界面。

    OXIDANT-ENRICHED FUEL CELL SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2004091005A3

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-21

    申请号:PCT/US2004/009782

    申请日:2004-03-26

    Abstract: Fuel cell systems that include at least one fuel cell stack adapted to receive a fuel stream containing hydrogen gas or other proton source, and an oxidant stream containing oxygen gas. The systems include an oxidant supply system adapted to deliver an enriched, or concentrated, oxidant stream to the fuel cell stack. In some embodiments, the oxidant supply system is adapted to receive an air stream and produce an oxygen-enriched stream therefrom. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system includes a water-recovery system adapted to recover water produced in the fuel cell stack, such as may be recovered from the cathode exhaust stream from the fuel cell stack. In some embodiments, the recovered water is utilized as at least a portion of a feed stream for the fuel cell system, such as for a reformer or electrolyzer that produces hydrogen used as fuel for the fuel cell stack.

    OXIDANT-ENRICHED FUEL CELL SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    OXIDANT-ENRICHED FUEL CELL SYSTEM 审中-公开
    氧化剂丰富的燃料电池系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2004091005A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-10-21

    申请号:PCT/US2004009782

    申请日:2004-03-26

    Abstract: Fuel cell systems that include at least one fuel cell stack adapted to receive a fuel stream containing hydrogen gas or other proton source, and an oxidant stream containing oxygen gas. The systems include an oxidant supply system adapted to deliver an enriched, or concentrated, oxidant stream to the fuel cell stack. In some embodiments, the oxidant supply system is adapted to receive an air stream and produce an oxygen-enriched stream therefrom. In some embodiments, the fuel cell system includes a water-recovery system adapted to recover water produced in the fuel cell stack, such as may be recovered from the cathode exhaust stream from the fuel cell stack. In some embodiments, the recovered water is utilized as at least a portion of a feed stream for the fuel cell system, such as for a reformer or electrolyzer that produces hydrogen used as fuel for the fuel cell stack.

    Abstract translation: 燃料电池系统,其包括至少一个燃料电池堆,其适于接收包含氢气或其它质子源的燃料流,以及含有氧气的氧化剂流。 该系统包括适于将富集的或浓缩的氧化剂流输送到燃料电池堆的氧化剂供应系统。 在一些实施方案中,氧化剂供应系统适于接收空气流并从其中产生富氧流。 在一些实施例中,燃料电池系统包括适于回收在燃料电池堆中产生的水的水回收系统,例如可从燃料电池堆的阴极排气流中回收。 在一些实施方案中,回收的水用作燃料电池系统的进料流的至少一部分,例如用于产生用作燃料电池堆的燃料的氢的重整器或电解器。

    UTILIZATION-BASED FUEL CELL MONITORING AND CONTROL
    8.
    发明申请
    UTILIZATION-BASED FUEL CELL MONITORING AND CONTROL 审中-公开
    基于利用的燃料电池监测与控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2005119824A3

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-09

    申请号:PCT/US2005018139

    申请日:2005-05-23

    Abstract: Fuel cell systems and methods for controlling the operation of components of the fuel cell system, which may include a fuel source (46) and a fuel cell stack (24). In some examples, a fuel source (46) is adapted to provide supply fuel to a fuel cell stack (24) at a supply pressure, the fuel cell stack (24) produces electric current at a production amperage. In some examples, a control system (80) is adapted to control operation of the fuel cell stack (24) based on a pressure detected at the fuel celll stack (24). In some examples, a target production amerage is determined based on the detected pressure, such that when electric current is producted at the target production amperage for the detected pressure, the fuel cell stack (24) consumes a predetermined proportion of the supply fuel.

    Abstract translation: 燃料电池系统和用于控制燃料电池系统的组件的操作的方法,其可以包括燃料源(46)和燃料电池组(24)。 在一些示例中,燃料源(46)适于在供应压力下向燃料电池堆(24)供应燃料,燃料电池堆(24)以生产安培数产生电流。 在一些示例中,控制系统(80)适于基于在燃料电池堆(24)处检测到的压力来控制燃料电池堆(24)的操作。 在一些示例中,基于检测到的压力确定目标生产量,使得当以针对检测到的压力的目标生产安培数产生电流时,燃料电池堆(24)消耗预定比例的供应燃料。

    HYDROGEN-PRODUCING FUEL PROCESSING ASSEMBLIES, HEATING ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:WO2006133003A3

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-14

    申请号:PCT/US2006/021541

    申请日:2006-06-02

    Abstract: Combustion-based heating assemblies and hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies that include at least a reforming region adapted to be heated by the heating assemblies. The heating assembly may include at least one fuel chamber and at least one heating and ignition source. The at least one fuel chamber may be adapted to receive at least one fuel stream at a first temperature. The fuel stream may include a liquid, combustible, carbon-containing fuel having an ignition temperature greater than the first temperature at which the fuel stream is delivered to the fuel chamber. The at least one heating and ignition source may be adapted to heat at least a portion of the fuel chamber to raise the temperature of at least a portion of the carbon-containing fuel to a second temperature at least as great as the ignition temperature and to ignite the carbon-containing fuel. Methods of use are also disclosed.

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