IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0248479
(2003-01-22)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Mitlitsky,Fred
- Boyle,John F.
- Dalton,Luke T.
- Myers,Blake
- Obahi,Hassan
- Shiepe,Jason K.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Proton Energy Systems, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
31 인용 특허 :
23 |
초록
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Disclosed herein are an electrochemical system, a hydrogen gas fueling system, a cascade system, and methods for using the same. The hydrogen gas fueling system comprises a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydroge
Disclosed herein are an electrochemical system, a hydrogen gas fueling system, a cascade system, and methods for using the same. The hydrogen gas fueling system comprises a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor, a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor, and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor, wherein the hydrogen gas source further comprises an electro
What is claimed is: 1. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor, wherein the hydrogen gas source further comprises an electrochemical cell; a water source disposed in fluid communication with the electrochemical cell; and an electrical source disposed in electrical communication with the electrochemical cell; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor; and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section. 2. The fueling system of claim 1, wherein the cascade section comprises at least three hydrogen gas storage zones each comprising a pressure vessel configured to store compressed hydrogen at a pressure of about 2,000 psi to about 20,000 psi. 3. The fueling system of claim 1, wherein the hydrogen gas dispensing section comprises a first outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a first pressure and a second outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a second pressure, wherein the first pressure is less than the second pressure. 4. The fueling system of claim 1, wherein the hydrogen gas dispensing section further comprises an outlet comprising a pressure adjuster configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a plurality of pressures. 5. The fueling system of claim 1, further comprising a bypass disposed between the compressor and the dispensing section enabling the cascade section to be bypassed. 6. The fueling system of claim 1, wherein the first pressure is less than or equal to about 4,500 psi, and the second pressure is about 4,750 psi to about 6,250 psi. 7. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor; a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section; and a bypass disposed between the compressor and the dispensing section enabling the cascade section to be bypassed. 8. The fueling system of claim 7, wherein the cascade section comprises at least three hydrogen gas storage zones each comprising a pressure vessel configured to store compressed hydrogen at a pressure of about 2,000 psi to about 20,000 psi. 9. The fueling system of claim 7, wherein the hydrogen gas dispensing section comprises a first outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a first pressure and a second outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a second pressure, wherein the first pressure is less than the second pressure. 10. The fueling system of claim 7, wherein the hydrogen gas dispensing section further comprises an outlet comprising a pressure adjuster configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a plurality of pressures. 11. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a receiving section comprising a suction tank and purge lines disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen vent; a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source through the receiving section, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor; and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section; wherein the compressor is disposed in a compressor section disposed in fluid communication with the suction tank and the cascade section, the compressor section further comprising a heat exchanger disposed in fluid communication with the compressor; and wherein the cascade section further comprises a piping network at least providing selective fluid communication to a first storage zone, a second storage zone, and a third storage zone. 12. The fueling system of claim 11, wherein the hydrogen gas dispensing section further comprises a first outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a pressure of less than or equal to about 4,500 psi, and a second outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a pressure of about 4,750 psi to about to about 6,250 psi. 13. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor, wherein the hydrogen gas source is an electrochemical cell; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor, wherein the at least two hydrogen gas storage zones comprise a first zone is disposed in fluid communication with the compressor configured to receive a fluid stream from a hydrogen gas source, the fluid communication being such that the fluid stream is receivable from the compressor in response to a first control signal transmitted to a first controllable valve at the first zone; and a second zone disposed in fluid communication with the compressor and with the first zone, the fluid communication being such that a fluid stream is receivable from the compressor and from the first zone in response to a second control signal transmitted to a second controllable valve at the second zone; and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section. 14. The fueling system of claim 13, further comprising a bypass disposed between the compressor and the dispensing section enabling the cascade section to be bypassed. 15. The fueling system of claim 13, wherein the first pressure is less than or equal to about 4,500 psi, and the second pressure is about 4,750 psi to about 6,250 psi. 16. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor; and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section, wherein the hydrogen gas dispensing section comprises a first outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a first pressure and a second outlet configured to dispense hydrogen gas at a second pressure, wherein the first pressure is less than the second pressure; and wherein the first pressure is less than or equal to about 4, 500 psi, and the second pressure is about 4,750 psi to about 6,250 psi. 17. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor; and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section; wherein the at least two hydrogen gas storage zones comprise a first zone is disposed in fluid communication with the compressor configured to receive a fluid stream from a hydrogen gas source, the fluid communication being such that the fluid stream is receivable from the compressor in response to a first control signal transmitted to a first controllable valve at the first zone; and a second zone disposed in fluid communication with the compressor and with the first zone, the fluid communication being such that a fluid stream is receivable from the compressor and from the first zone in response to a second control signal transmitted to a second controllable valve at the second zone; and wherein the compressor, the first zone, and the second zone are configured to receive hydrogen gas. 18. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor; and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section; wherein the at least two hydrogen gas storage zones comprise a first zone is disposed in fluid communication with the compressor configured to receive a fluid stream from a hydrogen gas source, the fluid communication being such that the fluid stream is receivable from the compressor in response to a first control signal transmitted to a first controllable valve at the first zone; and a second zone disposed in fluid communication with the compressor and with the first zone, the fluid communication being such that a fluid stream is receivable from the compressor and from the first zone in response to a second control signal transmitted to a second controllable valve at the second zone; and wherein the second zone further comprises a transportable storage vessel. 19. A hydrogen gas fueling system comprising: a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor; a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor; and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section; wherein the at least two hydrogen gas storage zones comprise: a first zone is disposed in fluid communication with the compressor configured to receive a fluid stream from a hydrogen gas source, the fluid communication being such that the fluid stream is receivable from the compressor in response to a first control signal transmitted to a first controllable valve at the first zone, wherein the first zone comprises a first grouping of stationary storage vessels disposed in fluid communication with an external hydrogen source through an inlet valve, the inlet valve being controllable in response to a sensed system parameter; and a second zone disposed in fluid communication with the compressor and with the first zone, the fluid communication being such that a fluid stream is receivable from the compressor and from the first zone in response to a second control signal transmitted to a second controllable valve at the second zone, wherein the second zone comprises a second grouping of stationary storage vessels disposed in fluid communication with an outlet valve and with the compressor through the inlet valve; and a third zone a first grouping of transportable storage vessels disposed in fluid communication with the outlet valve and with the compressor through the inlet valve.
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