Modular systems for hydrogen generation and methods of operating thereof
US11767603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/129
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A modular system for hydrogen generation includes a plurality of cores and a hub. Each core includes an electrolyzer and a power supply. The power supply is operable to manage electrical power to the electrolyzer of the core and is redundant to the power supply of at least another one of the plurality of cores. The hub includes a water module, a heat exchange module, and a switchgear module. The water module includes a water source in fluid communication with the electrolyzer of each one of the plurality of cores, the heat exchange module includes a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the electrolyzer of each one of the plurality of cores, and the switchgear module includes a switch activatable to electrically isolate the power supply of each one of the plurality of cores.
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