FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND AIRCRAFT WITH AN INERTING SYSTEM
DE602023002794T2Active Publication Date: 2025-04-09AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602023002794
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-05-11
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional fuel cell systems require a sensor system to detect hydrogen levels in the shroud, as hydrogen leakage can lead to explosive mixtures and uncontrolled burning.
Method used
A fuel cell system with a shroud surrounding the fuel distribution pipe, equipped with an inerting system that generates nitrogen-enriched air, which is conducted into the shroud, reducing the risk of hydrogen-oxygen mixtures and eliminating the need for a hydrogen detection system.
Benefits of technology
The system significantly reduces the risk of explosive hydrogen mixtures by surrounding the fuel distribution pipe with nitrogen-enriched air, thereby preventing hydrogen from coming into contact with oxygen, and eliminates the need for a hydrogen detection system.
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