Fuel Cell Auxillaries TRIZ Cases
- Bipolar Plate Linear Cathode Channels for Fuel Cell
Linear cathode channels in a bipolar plate reduce pressure losses while maintaining uniform gas distribution, minimizing water accumulation.
- Fuel Cell Discharge Valve Failure Diagnosis via Throttle Pressure
A diagnostic device detects anode discharge gas status between the fuel cell port and valve to identify component failures accurately.
- Aerobic Microbial Fuel Cell Anode Design
An anode electrode with a fuel-bearing liquid cavity supports biofilm oxidation in aerobic environments.
- Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell High Temperature Operation
An alicyclic polymer electrolyte enables fuel cell operation at 90 to 140°C, eliminating the need for humidifiers and radiators.
- Fuel Cell Anode Purging via Segmented Discharge Ports
Segmented discharge ports with varying areas reduce purging time while preventing excessive fuel gas emission concentrations.
- Fuel Cell Flow Field Plate with Obtuse Side Channels
Obtuse side channels wick liquid water away from main flow paths, stabilizing reactant supply and reducing voltage variability.
- PEM Fuel Cell Flowfield Plate Uniform Gas Distribution
Varying channel cross-sections equalize flow distribution to prevent performance loss from uneven reactant gas pressure.
- Fuel Cell Bus Bar Spring Mechanism for Thermal Stress Relief
A fuel cell bus bar incorporates a spring mechanism to absorb thermal expansion differences between the cell stack and package.
- Fuel Cell Cooling Valve Network for Inter-System Thermal Management
Valves connect individual cooling lines to a common network, allowing cross-system heat transfer to prevent shutdowns during thermal overload.
- Fuel Cell Voltage Control to Prevent Catalyst Degradation
A fuel cell system limits output voltage using a high-potential avoidance threshold during intermittent operation.
- Fuel Cell Pressure Control Valve Backflow Prevention
Pressure control valve sets negative pressure to maintain minimum fuel flow rate through the raw material pump.
- Submarine Fuel Cell Energy Supply with Buffer Storage
A fuel cell system uses electrical storage to stabilize power output for submarine energy supply.
- Fuel Cell Stack Combining Method Using Future Deterioration Estimation
A fuel cell stack combining method ranks stacks by estimated future output power to optimize parallel system configurations.
- Fuel Cell Startup Using Radiant Burner Heat
Radiant burner heats fuel cell enclosure, eliminating external electrical heating needs.
- Fuel Cell Reformer Startup Dynamics and Heat Management
Operating the reformer as a burner with excess oxygen rapidly reaches start temperature, reducing fuel consumption and emissions during cold starts.
- Fuel Cell Discharge Estimation via Current-Pressure Switching
A control unit estimates fuel gas discharge using current and pressure detection to differentiate lost and consumed amounts.
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Hydrogen Separation for CO2 Capture
A solid oxide fuel cell system integrates an electrochemical hydrogen pump to separate purified hydrogen from process gas streams.
- Fuel Cell Start-Up Control via Dynamic Hydrogen Pressure Adjustment
Dynamic hydrogen pressure adjustment based on anode concentration accelerates gas substitution while suppressing excessive potential increases.
- Fuel Cell Bypass Channel for Hydrogen Dilution
A fuel cell bypass channel introduces oxidizing gas to dilute hydrogen in off-gas streams.
- Fuel Cell Anode Manifold Segmentation for Uniform Hydrogen Distribution
Segmented anode manifolds deliver hydrogen gas simultaneously to fuel cell stacks, preventing voltage degradation caused by non-uniform flow during start-up.
- Fuel Cell Molar Ratio Control During Stoppage
A fuel cell system maintains a hydrogen to oxygen molar ratio of two or more during stoppage.
- Fuel Cell Stop Control Shortening Scavenging Time
A fuel cell control method shortens scavenging time during shutdown to reduce energy consumption.
- Fuel Cell Flow Field Plate Capillary Liquid Management
Flow field plates with high and low capillary force regions direct liquid migration away from reactant paths, preventing water accumulation and ice blockage.
- Fuel Cell Air Supply Control via Dynamic Power Calculation
A fuel cell air supply controller calculates stack request power to adjust blower speed for precise airflow matching.
- Fuel Cell Cooling System with Bypass Flow Passage
A fuel cell cooling system uses a bypass flow passage to divert coolant from the main circuit for secondary heat exchange.
- Fuel Cell Humidifier Valve for Low-Output Hydrogen Dilution
A fuel cell humidifier valve uses pressure differentials to mix supply air with exhaust gas.
- Fuel Cell Startup Control via Voltage Monitoring
A fuel cell startup method uses voltage detection to manage hydrogen supply and oxygen removal during the initial phase.
- Fuel Cell Stack Cooling Water Diffusion Portion Design
Parallel cooling water flow paths between anode and cathode separators eliminate stepped portions that cause manufacturing deviations and uneven distribution.
- Fuel Cell Humidity Control via High Frequency Resistance Feedback
A fuel cell model predicts relative humidity profiles using operating characteristics and high frequency resistance measurements.
- Fuel Cell Gas Channels Reducing Membrane Stress and Leakage
Varying channel lengths reduce reactant gas leakage at the electrode periphery, preventing stress-induced membrane deterioration.
- SOFC Anode Protection System Preventing Nickel Re-oxidation
Portable anode protection system generates reducing gas to prevent nickel re-oxidation in the anode layer during shutdown, ensuring structural stability.
- Centrifugal Water Separator for Fuel Cell Pressure Drop Reduction
A centrifugal water separator removes liquid droplets via tangential entry without mesh barriers.
- Fuel Cell Startup Bypass and Recirculation for Catalyst Protection
Bypass passages dilute residual gases to prevent catalyst deterioration from hydrogen concentration gradients.
- Fuel Cell Scavenging Control for Battery Power Conservation
A fuel cell control unit adjusts scavenging processing duration based on stopping conditions to conserve battery power.
- Fuel Cell Cooling Pump Purification for Reliable Startup
Pump circulates cooling medium through ion removal device to reduce conductivity, preventing unpleasant driving noise during vehicle startup.
- Fuel Cell Purge Line Scavenging Reservoir Ice Blockage
Angled scavenging reservoir passageways maintain fluid flow during ice formation, ensuring reliable fuel cell startup in freezing conditions.
- Regenerative Fuel Cell Membrane Moisture via Vapor Pressure Control
Vapor pressure control supplies moisture to the polymer membrane, enabling closed-loop operation without external water or gas supply.
- Fuel Cell Anode Off-Gas Discharge Estimation via Differential Pressure
A fuel cell system estimates anode off-gas discharge using a differential pressure detection unit and control logic.
- Fuel Cell Anode Pressure Control for Cold Start Ice Mitigation
Anode pressure control prevents ice blocking during cold starts by suppressing water generation, maintaining voltage stability without extra components.
- PEM Fuel Cell Anode Starvation Control via Voltage Feedback
System detects anode starvation by correlating minimum cell voltage with pressure changes, correcting hydrogen partial pressure to prevent electrode damage.
- Fuel Cell Temperature Control via Dynamic Flow Rate Adjustment
Dynamic fuel flow control maintains combustion gas temperature profiles, preventing thermal degradation and carbon deposition during start-up.
- Fuel Cell Control Unit Preventing Negative Voltage Degradation
A fuel cell control unit restricts electric power output using accumulated current value correlations to maintain safe operating conditions.
- Fuel Cell Fluid Circulator Anti-Stick Control
A fuel cell fluid circulating device uses periodic forced driving to prevent mechanical sticking during operation.
- Rubber Wall Member Groove Partition for Fuel Cell Sealing
Grooved rubber walls prevent seal intrusion into connection channels, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining sealing performance.
- Fuel Cell Anode Recirculation Pump Control via Pressure Drop
A recirculation pump adjusts speed using pressure drop and temperature to maintain hydrogen concentration in fuel cell anodes.
- Fuel Cell Suspension Method Preventing Catalyst Degradation
Applying direct current to transfer hydrogen and consume oxygen in a fuel cell stack during suspension.
- Enclosed Separator Unit for Fuel Cell Gas Supply Freezing Prevention
An enclosed separator unit integrates heating devices within a housing thermally connected to the gas space to maintain temperature above freezing.
- Multi-Channel EIS Analyzer for Fuel Cell Monitoring
A multi-channel electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analyzer connects individual fuel cells via a matrix switch for automated testing.
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System with Axial Movable Components
Axially movable fuel cell components manage thermal expansion to minimize gas leakage and eliminate rigid sealing requirements in solid oxide fuel cell systems.