FUEL CELL SYSTEM
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VOLVO TRUCK CORP
- Filing Date
- 2022-10-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-27
AI Technical Summary
Existing fuel cell systems face limitations in hydrogen storage capacity and efficiency, particularly in vehicles, due to the need for frequent refueling and the inefficiencies associated with thermal energy release during on-demand hydrogen generation.
A fuel cell system that generates hydrogen on demand using a metal source and water in an oxidizer furnace, utilizing energy recuperation from the hydrogen generation process to drive a compressor and integrate a water recirculation system, enhancing efficiency and reducing the need for conventional hydrogen storage.
The system improves hydrogen storage capacity and efficiency by recycling excess energy for air compression and water reuse, allowing vehicles to operate without frequent refueling and increasing overall power output.