Mobile Fluid Supply Using Host Power for Remote Hydrogen Refueling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile fluid supply systems, particularly for hydrogen refueling, are complex, expensive, and require significant power, often relying on diesel engines or grid connection due to insufficient infrastructure for fuel cell-driven vehicles.
Innovation Solution
An electrically powered mobile fluid supply system that includes a pressurized fluid volume and a compressor, electrically connected to a host unit for efficient fluid dispensing, allowing operation in remote locations and reducing system size and cost by utilizing the host unit's power generation capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a mobile fluid supply system uses a diesel engine or generator to provide power, then sufficient power (100 kW-300 kW) can be generated, but the system becomes more complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The host unit's power generation system serves dual purposes: powering itself and providing power to the mobile fluid supply system during refueling operations. This eliminates the need for a separate diesel engine or generator in the mobile supply system, reducing complexity while maintaining sufficient power capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The power generation functions of the mobile fluid supply system and the host unit are merged into a single integrated system. The electrical connection between the mobile supply system and host unit allows shared use of the host unit's power generation system, eliminating redundant power generation equipment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mobile fluid supply system is equipped with complete power generation and refueling capabilities, then it can operate independently, but it requires two vehicles and becomes larger and more expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The host unit provides power generation and fluid storage capabilities, allowing the mobile supply system to focus on refueling functionality. This division of labor enables independent operation capability while reducing the overall system configuration complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile fluid supply system is segmented into essential refueling components only, while power generation and fluid storage are separated into the host unit. This segmentation reduces the number of vehicles and components needed in the mobile supply system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mobile fluid supply system carries its own power generation system, then it can operate in remote locations, but the system size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The host unit's power generation system is utilized to power the mobile fluid supply system during refueling operations in remote locations. This eliminates the need for the mobile supply system to carry its own heavy power generation equipment while maintaining the ability to operate independently in remote areas.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and cost-effective fluid supply operations in remote areas without the need for extensive infrastructure, with the ability to rapidly switch between fluid volumes for multiple refueling operations and incorporating a cooling device for hydrogen to prevent damage to heat-sensitive components.
Implementation Method 1
at least one compressor configured to build sufficient pressure for the fluid supply operation in the mobile fluid supply system
Implementation Method 2
incorporating a cooling device for hydrogen to prevent damage to heat-sensitive components
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to an electrically powered mobile fluid supply system (MFSS) for supplying fluid to a host unit. The MFSS comprises at least one pressurized fluid volume, a fluid dispenser fluidly connectable to the host unit and configured to supply fluid from the at least one pressurized fluid volume to the host unit in a fluid supply operation, and at least one compressor configured to build sufficient pressure for the fluid supply operation in the MFSS. The MFSS is configured to be electrically connected to the host unit and the at least one compressor is configured to be electrically connected to the MFSS and electrically powered by the host unit during the fluid supply operation.The disclosure further relates to a method for supplying fluid to a host unit, to a control unit configured to control the fluid supply operation, and to the MFSS.