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LOW WEIGHT HYDROGEN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

Resumen de: US2025297346A1

The present disclosure relates to a hydrogen-carrying component for a fuel distribution system of an energy conversion system which can be operated at a pressure range from at least 0.1 MPa, comprising a base body, at least one gas conduit in the main body, at least one gas inlet and at least one gas outlet, which are in fluid communication via the at least one gas conduit, the base body being substantially made of a tempered steel having the following composition: 0.18 to 0.45% by weight of carbon, 0.15 to 0.40% by weight of silicon, 0.4 to 1.0% by weight of manganese, 0.4 to 1.2% by weight of chromium, 0.08 to 0.35% by weight of molybdenum, at most 0.035% by weight of phosphorus, at most 0.04% by weight of sulfur, iron and smelting-related steel accompanying elements; wherein the tempered steel has the following properties: a tensile strength in the range from 650 MPa to 950 MPa; a yield strength or a 0.2% elasticity limit in the range from 500 MPa to 850 MPa; and an elongation at break in the range from 12% to 35%.The disclosure also relates to a hydrogen distribution system, an energy conversion plant, and a drive system for vehicles.

WORKING VEHICLE

Resumen de: US2025296429A1

A working vehicle includes a vehicle body, a traveling device to support the vehicle body, a driving motor to drive the traveling device, a fuel cell to supply electricity to the driving motor, a first radiator to cool a refrigerant to be circulated through a cooling passage of a heat-producing component including the driving motor by heat exchange with outside air, a second radiator to cool a refrigerant to be circulated through a cooling passage of the fuel cell by heat exchange with outside air, a housing to cover the fuel cell, the first and second radiators, a first passage to allow air for heat-exchange of the first radiator to pass by the fuel cell and out of the housing, and a second passage to allow air for heat-exchange of the second radiator to pass by the fuel cell and out of the housing.

GREEN ENERGY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND TRANSPORTATION METHOD USING GREEN HYDROGEN

Resumen de: US2025296837A1

There is provided a transportation system that can efficiently transport renewable energy from power generation facilities in remote locations to hydrogen energy consumption areas with low environmental impact. The system includes a power generator that generates and stores electricity using renewable energy, a water electrolyzer that generates hydrogen by electrolyzing water using the electricity generated by the power generator, a methane synthesizer that generates methane using the hydrogen generated and recycled CO2 as raw materials through the Sabatier reaction, a methane transportation means that transports the generated methane to the hydrogen energy consumption site without emitting CO2 into the atmosphere, a hydrogen production and carbon capture unit that produces hydrogen by autothermal reforming method using the transported methane and separately prepared oxygen as raw materials, and a CO2 transportation means that transports the recycled CO2 without emitting CO2 into the atmosphere to the site where the methane synthesizer is installed.

WADING CONTROL METHOD OF FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND WADING SYSTEM OF FUEL CELL VEHICLE

Resumen de: US2025296481A1

Proposed is a wading control method of a fuel cell vehicle. The wading control method includes determining, by a controller, whether a fuel cell vehicle requires a wading function, when it is determined that the wading function is required, determining, by the controller, a driving available distance based on a battery state of charge (SOC), determining, by the controller, whether wading is possible, and closing, by the controller, one or more of an air cut-off valve and an air pressure control valve in preparation for performing the wading function.

ELECTROLYTE STORAGE TANK

Resumen de: AU2024315381A1

An electrolyte storage tank, comprising a tank body (1) having an inner cavity (10). A liquid inlet and a liquid outlet which are communicated with the inner cavity are formed in the tank body; the tank body is formed by pouring acid-resistant concrete; a steel reinforcement framework (4) is pre-embedded in the tank body; and the inner cavity of the tank body is configured to store an electrolyte.

WORKING VEHICLE

Resumen de: US2025296454A1

A working vehicle a vehicle body to which a working device is connectable, a cabin to store an operator's seat provided on the vehicle body, a traveling device to support the vehicle body and allow the vehicle body to travel, a drive device to drive the traveling device, and a tank to store gas to drive the drive device. The tank is provided below the cabin.

FLOW BATTERY BIPOLAR PLATE AND CURRENT COLLECTING PLATE

Resumen de: AU2024340971A1

The present disclosure provides a flow battery bipolar plate and current collecting plate. The bipolar plate or the current collecting plate comprises a supporting layer, and the supporting layer comprises a first surface in contact with an electrode and a second surface opposite thereto; the supporting layer is provided with holes penetrating through the first surface and the second surface; a conductive filler is disposed in the holes; the first surface is provided with a first area and a second area, the first area surrounding all the holes, and the second area being the remaining area of the first surface; the second surface is provided with a third area and a fourth area, the third area surrounding all the holes, and the fourth area being the remaining area of the second surface; and the resistivity of the first area is less than that of the second area. The present disclosure optimizes the bipolar plate or the current collecting plate while ensuring the physical strength thereof, thereby greatly improving the corrosion resistance, electrical properties and mechanical properties thereof.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING CROSSOVER IN REDOX FLOW BATTERIES

Resumen de: AU2024239686A1

The disclosure provides redox flow batteries that have long-duration or long-lifetime for energy storage applications. The water-soluble perylene diimide based molecules can be used as energy storage materials in the anode chambers. The water-soluble ferrocene- based molecules can be used as energy storage materials in the cathode chambers. The redox flow batteries have negligible crossover rates across the membranes.

ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE

Resumen de: AU2024263964A1

An electrochemical device including: - at least one electrochemical cell, - two fluid lines, - a pre-heating unit for preheating at least one of the fluids before feeding the at least one fluid to the system, a load device for electrically oading the at least one electrochemical cell, - temperature sensors, - pressure sensors for detecting a pressure and/or a differential pressure, the device comprises a control management system. The control management system : - is configured to keep a temperature gradient between the inlet side and the exhaust side of at least one fluid line below a predefined system critical temperature gradient and/or to control a minimum temperature and/or a maximum temperature cross the electrochemical device compared with a pre-defined temperature reference; and/or - is configured to control the di f ferential pressure between the two fluid lines; and/or - is configured to control the pressure drop of at least one fluid line; and/or - is configured to control at least one maximum pressure and/or at least one minimum pressure of the fluid in the electrochemical device compared to a pre-defined pressure reference.

ELECTRODE CATALYST LAYER AND MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY

Resumen de: AU2024244659A1

An electrode catalyst layer 2 comprises catalyst particles 12, an ionomer 13, and ionomer-adsorbing carbon fibers 14α. The ionomer-adsorbing carbon fibers 14α may have an ionomer adsorption amount of 10 mg or larger per g of the ionomer-adsorbing carbon fibers, may have a diameter within the range of 50 nm to 1 μm, and may be hydrophilized vapor-phase growth carbon fibers (VGCF).

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW-COST REDOX FLOW BATTERIES

Resumen de: AU2024233222A1

The disclosure provides batteries that have long-duration or long-lifetime for energy storage applications. In one aspect, the disclosure provides perylene diimide molecules that are water soluble and can be used as energy storage materials. In operation, the perylene diimide molecules are oxidized in an anode chamber and the electrons released in the oxidation process flow to the cathode chamber where they reduce a molecule in the cathode chamber. The perylene diimide molecules in accordance with many embodiments are highly compatible with polymeric materials that are inexpensive and easy to process, hence allowing for significantly reduced manufacturing costs.

BALANCE-OF-PLANT FOR ELECTRO-SYNTHETIC OR ELECTRO-ENERGY LIQUID-GAS CELLS OR CELL STACKS

Resumen de: AU2024202934A1

Disclosed in one example is gas pressure equalisation systems (400-401), and method of operation, for an electro-synthetic or electro-energy liquid-gas cell or cell stack (210). The gas pressure equalisation systems (400-401) comprise a first pressure equalisation tank (410) for partially containing a first liquid (470) and a first gas. The first gas is positioned above a liquid first level (471). A first gas conduit (430) is provided for the transfer of the first gas between the cell or cell stack (210) and the first pressure equalisation tank (410). In another example, a second pressure equalisation tank (420) may be additionally provided for partially containing a second liquid (473) and a second gas positioned above a liquid second level (472). A second gas conduit (440) is then provided for the transfer of the second gas between the cell or cell stack (210) and the second pressure equalisation tank (420).

BLOWER FILTER ASSEMBLY

Resumen de: US2025296023A1

An apparatus having an air consuming mechanism therein. The apparatus has a housing having an air consuming mechanism such as a fuel cell mounted therein. At least one blower assembly is in fluid communication with an air intake and supplies air to the air consuming mechanism. The blower intake has a filter, such as an N95 filter. The blower and filter have attachment structures adapted to releasably engage with each other.

LOOK AHEAD ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO IMPROVE FUEL CELL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY, AND LIFE

Resumen de: US2025300209A1

The subject matter described herein generally relates to look ahead energy management and control systems and methods for detecting, incorporating, and leveraging look ahead technology data to improve the performance, durability, and life of fuel cell systems.

PATTERNED NANOPARTICLE STRUCTURES

Resumen de: US2025300156A1

Aspects relate to patterned nanostructures having a feature size not including film thickness of below 5 microns. The patterned nanostructures are made up of nanoparticles having an average particle size of less than 100 nm. A nanoparticle composition, which, in some cases, includes a binder, is applied to a substrate. A patterned mold used in concert with electromagnetic radiation function to manipulate the nanoparticle composition in forming the patterned nanostructure. In some embodiments, the patterned mold nanoimprints a pattern onto the nanoparticle composition and the composition is cured through UV or thermal energy. Three-dimensional patterned nanostructures may be formed. A number of patterned nanostructure layers may be prepared and joined together. In some cases, a patterned nanostructure may be formed as a layer that is releasable from the substrate upon which it is initially formed. Such releasable layers may be arranged to form a three-dimensional patterned nanostructure for suitable applications.

SPIRAL WOUND WATER EXCHANGERS, POWER GENERATORS COMPRISING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Resumen de: US2025300197A1

Spiral wound water exchangers, power generators comprising the same, and methods of use thereof are provided. The methods include providing a first stream of air having a first humidity to a spiral wound water exchanger, providing a second stream of hydrogen having a second humidity to the spiral wound water exchanger, flowing the air and the hydrogen through the spiral wound water exchanger, wherein water is transported from the air to the hydrogen as the air and the hydrogen flow through the spiral wound water exchanger, expelling a third stream of air having a third humidity from the spiral wound water exchanger, and expelling a fourth stream of hydrogen having a fourth humidity from the spiral wound water exchanger, wherein the third humidity is less than the first humidity and the fourth humidity is greater than the second humidity.

MARINE THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL BATTERY

Resumen de: US2025300200A1

Embodiments disclosed herein comprise a wave energy converter (WEC) that includes a buoyant chamber with a tube depending from the buoyant chamber. In an embodiment, a battery is coupled to the WEC. In an embodiment, the battery includes a first tank for storing an oxidizing gas and a precursor fluid, and a second tank for storing a fuel. In an embodiment the battery further includes a fuel cell fluidically coupled to the first tank and the second tank, and a reaction pipe fluidically coupled to the first tank and the second tank.

SIZE-SIEVING ENHANCED ZINC-IODINE FLOW BATTERY SYSTEM FOR MITIGATING WATER/HYDRATED ION CLUSTER MIGRATION

Resumen de: US2025300193A1

The present invention relates to a size-sieving enhanced zinc-iodine flow battery system for mitigating water/hydrated ion cluster migration. The zinc-iodine flow battery system includes an anolyte; a catholyte; an anode configured to be in contact with the anolyte; a cathode configured to be in contact with the catholyte; and a separator interposed between the anode and the cathode. The IMS-based membranes with selective transport of ions/molecules can address the longstanding issues of polyiodide cross-over and water migration. This improvement enables the development of long-duration hybrid Zn-based flow batteries.

FUEL CELL HYDROGEN GAS CIRCUIT DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Resumen de: US2025300199A1

A fuel cell hydrogen gas circuit device and a control method thereof are provided. The device includes a hydrogen cylinder, a hydrogen pressure stabilizing chamber, an injector, a hydrogen-water separator, and a hydrogen circulation pump. The hydrogen cylinder is connected to the first inlet of the injector through the hydrogen pressure stabilizing chamber, and the outlet of the injector is connected to the inlet of the fuel cell stack. The outlet of the fuel cell stack is connected to the hydrogen-water separator, and the gas outlet of the hydrogen-water separator is connected to the second inlet of the injector. The hydrogen-water separator is also connected to the inlet of the hydrogen circulation pump, and the outlet of the hydrogen circulation pump is connected to the inlet and outlet of the fuel cell stack through pipelines. It can effectively alleviate hydrogen starvation under loading conditions, water flooding, and platinum degradation.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM, FUEL CELL PLANT AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS

Resumen de: US2025297379A1

The present invention relates to an electrolysis system (10), an electrolysis plant (30) with an electrolysis system (10) and a synthesis system (20) and a method (1000) for generating synthesis gas by means of the electrolysis system (10).

BATERIAS DE FLUJO REDOX CON DISTRIBUIDORES DE ELECTROLITOS CON CANALES INTEGRADOS Y METODO DE FABRICACION DE LA MISMA

Resumen de: WO2025196356A1

The present invention discloses a battery formed by at least one cell or cell stack incorporating flow distributors (1) that house the electrodes (3), polymer membranes (5), bipolar plates (4) and current collector plates (7) that are embedded in a resin block (10) that ensures sealing tightness. The present invention further discloses a method for manufacturing said battery.

FUEL CELL REFORMER AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME

Resumen de: EP4620906A1

The present invention provides a fuel cell reformer and a fuel cell system including the fuel cell reformer that includes a housing including a flow path for guiding a flow of fuel in the housing, an inlet formed on a lower surface to communicate with the flow path and receiving the fuel from an outside, and an outlet formed on an upper surface to discharge hydrogen, which is generated by fuel reformation performed by a catalyst and flows along the flow path, to the outside; a catalyst accommodated in the flow path of the housing to reform the fuel flowing along the flow path to generate the hydrogen; and anti-separation plates respectively provided at the inlet and the outlet of the housing to prevent the catalyst accommodated in the flow path from being separated through the inlet and the outlet, wherein multiple slots are formed within a dimension that allows normal shape implementation, a partition wall member is provided in the middle of each of the multiple slots, and the multiple slots have a physical equal space distribution structure.

FUEL CELL SEPARATOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL CELL SEPARATOR

Resumen de: EP4621889A1

A fuel cell separator including a passivation metal layer and a conductive carbon film stacked on a surface of an aluminum metal base material, in which the fuel cell separator includes an alloy layer including an aluminum metal of the aluminum metal base material and a passivation metal of the passivation metal layer at a bonding interface between the aluminum metal base material and the passivation metal layer.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL DEVICE, MODULE, AND MODULE-ACCOMMODATING DEVICE

Resumen de: EP4621891A1

An electrochemical cell includes a metal plate and an element portion. The metal plate includes a first surface, and a second surface positioned opposite to the first surface. The element portion is positioned on the first surface, and includes a first electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer, and a second electrode layer. The metal plate includes:a first portion that allows gas to flow between the first surface and the second surface; anda second portion positioned around the first portion. The solid electrolyte layer is positioned to overlap the first portion in plan view.

COMPOSITE ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

Nº publicación: EP4619570A2 24/09/2025

Solicitante:

OHMIUM INTERNATIONAL INC [US]
Ohmium International, Inc

Resumen de: US2025084226A1

The present disclosure provides composite ion exchange membranes and methods of making the same. The composite ion exchange membranes of the present disclosure include a first layer comprising a first ion-conducting membrane; a second layer comprising a gas-blocking membrane; and a third layer comprising a second ion-conducting membrane.