SEAL DESIGNS FOR MULTICOMPONENT BIPOLAR PLATES OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
    1.
    发明申请
    SEAL DESIGNS FOR MULTICOMPONENT BIPOLAR PLATES OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL 审中-公开
    密封设计用于电化学细胞的多重双极板

    公开(公告)号:WO2016033147A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:PCT/US2015/046871

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Abstract: A method of sealing a multi-component bipolar plate is disclosed. The method may inciude inserting a first seai between a first component and a second component, wherein the first seal is aligned with a first plurality of protrusions formed on a surface of at least one of the first component and the second component. The method may also include compressing the first component and the second component to cause the penetration of the first plurality of protrusions into the first seai. The method may further include piasticaiiy deforming the first seal in order to create a first sealing surface between the first component and the second component,

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种密封多组分双极板的方法。 该方法可以包括在第一部件和第二部件之间插入第一塞,其中第一密封件与形成在第一部件和第二部件中的至少一个的表面上的第一多个突起对准。 该方法还可以包括压缩第一部件和第二部件以使第一多个突起部穿入第一部分。 该方法还可以包括使第一密封件变形以在第一部件和第二部件之间形成第一密封表面,

    ELECTROCHEMICAL STACK COMPRESSION SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2014137601A3

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-12

    申请号:PCT/US2014/017195

    申请日:2014-02-19

    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an electrochemical cell stack compression system may Include an integral, hollow frame configured to contain a plurality of electrochemical cells arranged along an axis in a stack configuration. The frame may have a defined shape and may form a continuous border around a periphery of the electrochemical cell stack when inserted. The frame may be formed of a plurality of fibers.

    DISTRIBUTED HYDROGEN EXTRACTION SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请
    DISTRIBUTED HYDROGEN EXTRACTION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    分布式氢提取系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2014018389A8

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-30

    申请号:PCT/US2013/051286

    申请日:2013-07-19

    Abstract: A hydrogen extraction system is provided. The extraction system can comprise a compressor for compressing a gas mixture comprising hydrogen and a desulfurization unit for receiving the compressed gas mixture. The system can also comprise a hydrogen-extraction device for receiving a reduced-sulfur gas mixture and a hydrogen storage device for receiving an extracted hydrogen gas. A method of extracting hydrogen from a gas mixture comprising natural gas and hydrogen, and a method of determining an energy price are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供氢提取系统。 提取系统可以包括用于压缩包含氢气的气体混合物的压缩机和用于接收压缩气体混合物的脱硫单元。 该系统还可以包括用于接收降低硫的气体混合物的氢提取装置和用于接收提取的氢气的氢储存装置。 还提供了从包含天然气和氢气的气体混合物中提取氢气的方法以及确定能源价格的方法。

    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.

    DYNAMIC DECOMPRESSION CONTROL FOR HIGH PRESSURE SEALS
    5.
    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。

    METHODS OF PRODUCING AND PROVIDING PURIFIED GAS USING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
    7.
    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。

    RESILIENT FLOW STRUCTURES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
    9.
    发明申请
    RESILIENT FLOW STRUCTURES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL 审中-公开
    电化学电池的活性流动结构

    公开(公告)号:WO2014055416A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:PCT/US2013/062641

    申请日:2013-09-30

    Abstract: An electrochemical cell is disclosed comprising, a first flow structure, a second flow structure, and a membrane electrode assembly disposed between the first and second flow structures. The electrochemical cell further comprises a pair of bipolar plates, wherein the first flow structure, the second flow structure, and the membrane electrode assembly are positioned between the pair of bipolar plates. The electrochemical cell also includes a spring mechanism, wherein the spring mechanism is disposed between the first flow structure and the bipolar plate adjacent to the first flow structure, and applies a pressure on the first flow structure in a direction substantially toward the membrane electrode assembly.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种电化学电池,其包括第一流动结构,第二流动结构和设置在第一和第二流动结构之间的膜电极组件。 所述电化学电池还包括一对双极板,其中所述第一流动结构,所述第二流动结构和所述膜电极组件位于所述一对双极板之间。 电化学电池还包括弹簧机构,其中弹簧机构设置在与第一流动结构相邻的第一流动结构和双极板之间,并且在基本上朝向膜电极组件的方向上对第一流动结构施加压力。

    FLOW STRUCTURES FOR USE WITH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL
    10.
    发明申请
    FLOW STRUCTURES FOR USE WITH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL 审中-公开
    与电化学细胞一起使用的流动结构

    公开(公告)号:WO2013188568A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-19

    申请号:PCT/US2013/045474

    申请日:2013-06-12

    Abstract: The design and method of fabrication of a three-dimensional, porous flow structure for use in a high differential pressure electrochemicai eel! is described. The flow structure is formed by compacting a highly porous metallic substrate and laminating at least one micro-porous material layer onto the compacted substrate. The flow structure provides void volume greater than about 55% and yield strength greater than about 12,000 psi. In one embodiment, the flow structure comprises a porosity gradient towards the electrolyte membrane, which helps in redistributing mechanical load from the electrolyte membrane throughout the structural elements of the open, porous flow structure, while simultaneously maintaining sufficient fluid permeability and electrical conductivity through the flow structure.

    Abstract translation: 制造用于高压差电化学鳗鱼的三维,多孔流动结构的设计和方法! 被描述。 流动结构通过压实高度多孔的金属基底并将至少一个微孔材料层层压到压实的基底上而形成。 流动结构提供大于约55%的空隙体积和大于约12,000psi的屈服强度。 在一个实施方案中,流动结构包括朝向电解质膜的孔隙度梯度,其有助于从开放多孔流动结构的整个结构元件重新分配来自电解质膜的机械载荷,同时通过流动保持充分的流体渗透性和导电性 结构体。

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