Fuel cell system
By insulating the battery and hydrogen storage container for heat exchange and using a control unit to manage temperature and state of charge, the fuel cell system addresses performance and efficiency issues, ensuring optimal operation.
JP2026090951APending Publication Date: 2026-06-03AISAN IND CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AISAN IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-03
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing fuel cell systems face issues with battery performance deterioration due to temperature changes during charging and discharging, and decreased hydrogen supply efficiency from hydrogen storage containers at low temperatures, leading to reduced power generation efficiency.
Method used
The system arranges the battery and hydrogen storage container in a closed, insulated space for heat exchange, with a control unit managing temperature and state of charge to optimize performance.
Benefits of technology
This arrangement maintains appropriate temperatures for both components, improving battery performance and hydrogen supply efficiency, thereby enhancing overall system efficiency.
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Abstract
To provide a fuel cell system that can improve the performance of the battery and the hydrogen storage container by adjusting the temperature of the battery and hydrogen storage container to an appropriate level. [Solution] One aspect of the present disclosure is a fuel cell system 1 having an FC stack 11, a battery 12 for charging the electricity generated by the FC stack 11, a hydrogen gas supply passage 31 for supplying hydrogen gas to the FC stack 11, and a hydrogen storage alloy canister 41 filled with a hydrogen storage alloy for supplying hydrogen gas to the hydrogen gas supply passage 31, wherein the battery 12 and the hydrogen storage alloy canister 41 are arranged in a closed space 81a insulated from the outside in a manner that allows for heat exchange between them.
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