Fuel Cells Grouping TRIZ Cases
- Two-Step Forming of Stainless Steel Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates
Segmented forming reduces thickness deviation by 50% in ferritic stainless steel fuel cell bipolar plates.
- Fuel Cell Separator with Hexagonal Metal Lath Collector
Hexagonal metal lath collector establishes linear contact with carbon cloth electrodes for efficient gas supply and electricity collection.
- Fuel Cell Stack Knock Pin Positioning
Elliptical knock pin insertion holes allow differential movement between metal separators and resin insulating plates.
- Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Separator Plate with Integrated Sidewalls
Integrated sidewalls reduce welding complexity while screen printing coating improves corrosion resistance for longer stack lifetime.
- Fuel Cell Humidity Control via Desiccant Mediator
A desiccant mediator manages humidity and temperature around a fuel cell, resolving performance degradation caused by limited operating ranges.
- Fuel Cell Separator with Ti-O Intermediate Layer
An intermediate titanium oxide layer bonds gold coatings to titanium bases, resolving adhesion and corrosion trade-offs in direct methanol fuel cells.
- Fuel Cell Energy Storage During Startup Shutdown
Electronic switches and inductors store electrical energy from fuel cell stacks during power transitions, preventing catalyst corrosion without auxiliary loads.
- Sealing Frame Porosity and Flow Resistance in Redox-Flow Battery
Conically converging channels reduce flow resistance while multi-lip seals prevent electrolyte bypass, ensuring stable power capacity.
- PEFC Separator Recess Overlap Reduction
A polymer electrolyte fuel cell separator minimizes electrical contact resistance through optimized recess and projection configurations.
- Fuel Cell Interconnect with Serpentine Fuel and Straight Air Channels
A fuel cell interconnect uses serpentine fuel channels and straight air channels to distribute flow fields across opposite sides of the component.
- Symmetrical Bi-Electrode Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
A symmetrical bi-electrode solid oxide fuel cell uses a sintered monolithic framework with graded pore scaffolds to support the electrolyte layer.
- Fuel Cell Stack Clamping Device Wedge Mechanism
Oblique device amplifies clamping force via wedge mechanism, eliminating complex internal springs and liquid chambers.
- Fuel Cell Stack Hinge Mechanism for Uniform Pressure
Repositioning hinges inside the power generation area balances load distribution and reduces stress concentration on coupling pins, preventing deformation.
- Layered Mica Gasket for SOC Stack Sealing
A layered mica gasket design provides flexible sealing and electrical insulation for solid oxide cell stacks.
- Fuel Cell Integrated Humidification via Water Transport Unit
An integrated water transport unit exchanges moisture between flowpaths to balance hydration levels and reduce system complexity.