Onboard hydrogen storage unit with heat transfer system for use in a hydrogen powered vehicle
US6860923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/32
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An onboard hydrogen storage unit with heat transfer system for a hydrogen powered vehicle. The system includes a hydrogen storage vessel containing a hydrogen storage alloy configured to receive a stream of hydrogen and provide hydrogen for use in powering a vehicle. During refueling a cooling/heating loop is used to remove the heat of hydride formation from the hydrogen storage alloy and during operation of the vehicle the heating/cooling loop is used to supply heat to the hydrogen storage alloy to aid in hydrogen desorption.
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