UNDULATING STRUCTURE FOR FUEL CELL FLOW FIELD

    公开(公告)号:WO2021231951A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-18

    申请号:PCT/US2021/032587

    申请日:2021-05-14

    Abstract: An undulating structure for use in a fuel cell includes a plurality of peaks and valleys. A method of making a structure for use in a fuel cell includes providing a mesh or screen sheet having one or more edges, forming the mesh or screen sheet into an undulating structure and treating one or more of the edges. A flow field for a fuel cell, comprising at least one metal mesh or screen, wherein the at least one metal mesh or screen includes a plurality of peaks and valleys. A fuel cell, comprising a first corrugated mesh or screen positioned within an anode of the fuel cell, a second corrugated mesh or screen positioned within a cathode of the fuel cell, and a membrane positioned between the first corrugated mesh or screen and the second corrugated mesh or screen.

    CATHODE GAS RECIRCULATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELLS
    2.
    发明申请
    CATHODE GAS RECIRCULATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELLS 审中-公开
    阴极气体回收方法和燃料电池系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2015148250A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-01

    申请号:PCT/US2015/021409

    申请日:2015-03-19

    Abstract: The cathode recirculation system for a fuel cell module may include an inert gas inlet passage configured to receive inert gas and an oxygen gas inlet passage configured to receive oxygen, a blending component in fluid communication with the inert gas inlet passage, the oxygen gas inlet passage, and an inlet of at least one cathode, and a recirculation line in fluid communication with an outlet of the at least one cathode and the blending component configured to recirculate a mixed gas stream containing oxygen and an inert gas. At least a portion of the mixed gas released from the at least one cathode may be recirculated back to the blending component where oxygen, inert gas, or both oxygen and inert gas are introduced into the recirculated mixed gas stream and then supplied to the inlet of the at least one cathode.

    Abstract translation: 用于燃料电池模块的阴极再循环系统可包括惰性气体入口通道,其构造成接收惰性气体和构造成接收氧的氧气入口通道,与惰性气体入口通道流体连通的共混组分,氧气入口通道 以及至少一个阴极的入口以及与所述至少一个阴极的出口流体连通的再循环管线和被配置为使含有氧气和惰性气体的混合气流再循环的所述共混部件。 从至少一个阴极释放的混合气体的至少一部分可以再循环回到共混组分,其中将氧气,惰性气体或氧气和惰性气体都引入再循环的混合气流中,然后供给到 至少一个阴极。

    SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
    3.
    发明申请
    SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL 审中-公开
    电化学电池的密封配置

    公开(公告)号:WO2015017429A8

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-28

    申请号:PCT/US2014048656

    申请日:2014-07-29

    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a pair of bipolar plates and a membrane electrode assembly between the bipolar plates. The membrane electrode assembly comprises an anode compartment, a cathode compartment, and a proton exchange membrane disposed therebetween. The cell further includes a sealing surface formed in one of the pair of bipolar plates and a gasket located between the sealing surface and the proton exchange membrane. The gasket is configured to plastically deform to create a seal about one of the cathode compartment or the anode compartment. The sealing surface can include one or more protrusions.

    Abstract translation: 电化学电池包括一对双极板和在双极板之间的膜电极组件。 膜电极组件包括阳极室,阴极室和置于其间的质子交换膜。 电池还包括在一对双极板中的一个中形成的密封表面以及位于密封表面和质子交换膜之间的垫圈。 垫圈被构造成塑性变形以在阴极室或阳极室中的一个周围形成密封。 密封表面可以包括一个或多个突起。

    INTEGRATED ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSOR AND CASCADE STORAGE METHOD AND SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED ELECTROCHEMICAL COMPRESSOR AND CASCADE STORAGE METHOD AND SYSTEM 审中-公开
    综合电化学压缩机和CASCADE存储方法与系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2015031482A3

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-23

    申请号:PCT/US2014052911

    申请日:2014-08-27

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a compressed fuel storage system. The compressed fuel storage system may include an electrochemical compressor and one or more fuel dispensing units. The electrochemical compressor may be configured to compress a fuel source. Additionally, the compressed fuel storage system may include at least one low pressure compressed fuel reservoir fluidly connected to the electrochemical compressor and the fuel dispensing units and at least one high pressure compressed fuel reservoir fluidly connected to the electrochemical compressor and the fuel dispensing units.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种压缩燃料储存系统。 压缩燃料储存系统可以包括电化学压缩机和一个或多个燃料分配单元。 电化学压缩机可以被配置成压缩燃料源。 此外,压缩燃料储存系统可以包括流体连接到电化学压缩机和燃料分配单元的至少一个低压压缩燃料储存器和流体连接到电化学压缩机和燃料分配单元的至少一个高压压缩燃料储存器。

    SHAPED ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
    5.
    发明申请
    SHAPED ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL 审中-公开
    形状电化学细胞

    公开(公告)号:WO2015017241A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-05

    申请号:PCT/US2014/047993

    申请日:2014-07-24

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an electrochemical cell system. The electrochemical cell system may comprise an electrochemical cell stack having a plurality of electrochemical cells arranged in series. A first side of the electrochemical cell stack may have a first length, and a second side of the electrochemical cell stack may have a second length, wherein the first length is different than the second length.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例可以包括电化学电池系统。 电化学电池系统可以包括具有串联布置的多个电化学电池的电化学电池堆。 电化学电池堆的第一侧可以具有第一长度,电化学电池堆的第二侧可以具有第二长度,其中第一长度不同于第二长度。

    DYNAMIC DECOMPRESSION CONTROL FOR HIGH PRESSURE SEALS
    6.
    发明申请
    DYNAMIC DECOMPRESSION CONTROL FOR HIGH PRESSURE SEALS 审中-公开
    高压密封的动态分解控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2015013130A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-29

    申请号:PCT/US2014/047181

    申请日:2014-07-18

    Inventor: BLANCHET, Scott

    CPC classification number: H01M8/0438 C25B1/12 C25B15/02 H01M8/04298 Y02E60/366

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method and system for dynamically controlling seal decompression. The method includes monitoring a set of parameters associated with an operation of a seal, wherein the set of parameters includes a maximum pressure subjected to the seal and an exposure time at the maximum pressure, calculating a target pressure ramp down rate based on at least one of the maximum pressure and the exposure time, and decreasing a pressure about the seal at a decompression rate that is based on the target pressure ramp down rate. The system includes a controller having a memory device, a graphical user interface, at least one pressure transmitter configured to monitor the pressure about the seal, and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to detect a maximum exposure pressure and exposure time at maximum pressure about the seal and control a pressure ramp down about the seal based on the maximum exposure pressure and the exposure time detected in order to prevent explosive decompression of the seal.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于动态地控制密封减压的方法和系统。 该方法包括监测与密封件的操作相关联的一组参数,其中所述一组参数包括经受密封的最大压力和在最大压力下的暴露时间,基于至少一个 的最大压力和暴露时间,并且以基于目标压力降低速率的减压速率降低围绕密封件的压力。 该系统包括具有存储器装置,图形用户界面的控制器,配置成监测关于密封件的压力的至少一个压力传感器和处理器,其中处理器被配置为在最大压力下检测最大曝光压力和曝光时间 关于密封并且基于最大暴露压力和检测到的暴露时间来控制关于密封件的压力斜坡,以防止密封件的爆炸性减压。

    A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR FLOW IN A FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR FLOW IN A FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM 审中-公开
    一种用于控制燃料电池系统中的空气流的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2014210464A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-31

    申请号:PCT/US2014/044584

    申请日:2014-06-27

    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a fuel cell power system. The system may include one or more fuel cells configured to generate electric power and a compressor configured to supply compressed air to the one or more fuel cells. The system may further include one or more sensors. The sensors may be configured to generate a signal indicative of at least one measured parameter of air flow across the one or more fuel cells. The system may also include a controller in communication with the one or more fuel cells, the compressor, and the sensors. The controller may be configured to determine a desired pressure drop based on at least one calculated parameter, determine a control command for the compressor based on the desired pressure drop, and adjust the control command based on a feedback gain parameter and a feed forward gain parameter.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的一个方面涉及燃料电池电力系统。 该系统可以包括被配置为产生电力的一个或多个燃料电池和被配置为向一个或多个燃料电池供应压缩空气的压缩机。 该系统还可以包括一个或多个传感器。 传感器可以被配置为产生指示跨过一个或多个燃料电池的空气流的至少一个测量参数的信号。 该系统还可以包括与一个或多个燃料电池,压缩机和传感器通信的控制器。 控制器可以被配置为基于至少一个计算的参数来确定期望的压降,基于期望的压降确定压缩机的控制命令,并且基于反馈增益参数和前馈增益参数来调整控制命令 。

    METHODS OF PRODUCING AND PROVIDING PURIFIED GAS USING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
    9.
    发明申请
    METHODS OF PRODUCING AND PROVIDING PURIFIED GAS USING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL 审中-公开
    使用电化学细胞生产和提供纯化气体的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2014209418A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-31

    申请号:PCT/US2013/062646

    申请日:2013-09-30

    Inventor: BLANCHET, Scott

    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a method of producing hydrogen gas meeting a predetermined threshold of purity may include transferring a quantity of a hydrogen gas mixture through an electrochemical hydrogen pump, wherein the electrochemical hydrogen pump includes an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane located between the anode and the cathode; separating a quantity of hydrogen gas from the hydrogen gas mixture by transferring the hydrogen gas from the anode, through the electrolyte membrane, to the cathode; collecting the hydrogen gas from the cathode, wherein the collected hydrogen gas at least meets the predetermined threshold of purity; and producing a certificate that the collected hydrogen gas has a purity that is at least substantially equal to the predetermined threshold of purity.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个实施方案,生产满足预定的纯度阈值的氢气的方法可包括通过电化学氢泵转移一定量的氢气混合物,其中电化学氢泵包括阳极,阴极和电解质膜 位于阳极和阴极之间; 通过将来自阳极的氢气通过电解质膜转移到阴极,从氢气混合物中分离出一定数量的氢气; 从阴极收集氢气,其中收集的氢气至少满足预定的纯度阈值; 并产生一个证明,证明所收集的氢气具有至少基本上等于预定的纯度阈值的纯度。

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