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Hydrogen expansion system for fuel cell use

US12276210B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2023
Grant dateApr 15, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fuel cell system includes a hydrogen expansion system comprising an aeolipile, and a heat exchanger for receiving and expanding hydrogen received from a supply of hydrogen, for provision to the aeolipile. A generator coupled to the aeolipile may generate electrical power from operation of the aeolipile. The hydrogen leaving the aeolipile may be returned to the heat exchanger to transfer heat to the hydrogen received from the supply of hydrogen.

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