公开(公告)号：EP1263075B1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-10

申请号：EP02076540.0

申请日：2002-04-19

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mukerjee, Subhasish ,  Haltiner, Karl J., Jr. ,  Simpkins, Haskell

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/249 ,  H01M8/2415 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485

Abstract: A base manifold (16) for a modular solid oxide fuel cell assembly (10) comprises a plurality of receiving areas (108) for receiving a plurality of solid oxide fuel cell stacks (12); a fuel inlet passageway (95) disposed between a manifold fuel inlet port (94) and a plurality of stack fuel inlet ports (96); an oxidant inlet passageway (87) disposed between a manifold oxidant inlet port (86) and a plurality of stack oxidant inlet ports (88); a fuel outlet passageway (99) disposed between a plurality of stack fuel outlet ports (98) and a manifold fuel outlet port (100); and an oxidant outlet passageway (91) disposed between a plurality of stack oxidant outlet ports (90) and a manifold oxidant outlet port (92).

公开(公告)号：EP1416569A3

公开(公告)日：2004-07-14

申请号：EP03076660.4

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Simpkins, Haskell ,  Haltiner, Jr., Karl Jacob ,  Richardson, Curtis A.

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/242 ,  F16F9/04 ,  F16F2222/02 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/247 ,  H01M8/2484

Abstract: A passive gas spring disposed within a fuel cell assembly adjacent a fuel cell stack for maintaining the stack under compression at elevated temperatures. The spring includes at least one membrane formed of a metal alloy stable at the operating temperatures required of the fuel cell assembly. The membrane closes a chamber for retaining an amount of gas. As temperature of the assembly changes, differential thermal expansion of fuel cell components and supporting structural elements can cause height mismatches between the stack and the supporting structure, otherwise resulting in a loss of compression in the assembly. Because the temperature of the gas also increases, however, the spring force of the gas spring increases, thereby maintaining compressive load on the various assembly seals. A mechanical spring may also be provided.

Abstract translation: 设置在邻近燃料电池堆的燃料电池组件内的被动气体弹簧用于在升高的温度下保持堆压缩。 弹簧包括至少一个由在燃料电池组件所需的工作温度下稳定的金属合金形成的隔膜。 隔膜关闭一个腔室以保留一定量的气体。 随着组件温度的变化，燃料电池组件和支撑结构元件的不同热膨胀可能导致堆叠与支撑结构之间的高度失配，否则导致组件中的压缩损失。 然而，由于气体的温度也增加，气体弹簧的弹簧力增加，由此保持各种组件密封件上的压缩载荷。 还可以提供机械弹簧。

公开(公告)号：EP1202366A2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：EP01204063.0

申请日：2001-10-26

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Simpkins, Haskell ,  Thomas, Stephen M. ,  Labarge, William J.

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04059 ,  F28D2021/0029 ,  F28F7/02 ,  F28F21/04 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/12 ,  H01M2300/0074

Abstract: A thermal energy management system 10 for solid oxide fuel cells includes a monolithic small cell extrusion type heat exchanger 12 coupled to an SOFC stack 14. In operation, a flow of air having a selected temperature is passed through the heat exchanger cells 18 and thermal energy flowing into and out of said SOFC stack 14 is managed primarily by radiation coupling between said SOFC stack 14 and said heat exchanger 12. The system 10 further provides management of the temperature distribution around the SOFC 14 to meet outer skin temperature design targets and to control the inlet gas temperatures for the SOFC 14. The system 10 provides a compact, efficient method for SOFC thermal energy management particularly well suited for transportation applications.

Abstract translation: 用于固体氧化物燃料电池的热能管理系统10包括耦合到SOFC堆叠14的整体式小型电池挤出式热交换器12.在操作中，具有选定温度的空气流通过热交换器单元18和热能 主要通过所述SOFC堆14与所述热交换器12之间的辐射耦合来管理流出所述SOFC堆14的流体。系统10进一步提供围绕SOFC14的温度分布的管理以满足外部皮肤温度设计目标并且控制 SOFC 14的入口气体温度。系统10为SOFC热能管理提供了一种紧凑，有效的方法，特别适用于运输应用。

公开(公告)号：EP1387428A3

公开(公告)日：2010-09-15

申请号：EP03076752.9

申请日：2003-06-04

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Haltiner Jr., Karl J. ,  Simpkins, Haskell ,  Kelly, Sean M. ,  Fischer, Bernie

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04104 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2250/10 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02B90/14 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly (50) having manifold means for providing fuel and air to, and removing spent fuel and air from, flow passageways across the anodes (16) and cathodes (18) in a fuel cell stack. The sizes and proportions of the supply (23',33') and return (27',41') manifolds are optimized, and the total cross-sectional area of the return manifold is about twice the cross-sectional area of the supply manifold. The pressure drop in the manifolds is less than about one-quarter of the total pressure drop across the anode and cathode passageways in the stack, which ratio may be attained by adjusting the thickness of the anode and cathode spacers (38') and/or the size of the chimneys. Widthwise uniformity of flow across the anodes and cathodes is improved by forming each of the manifolds as a plurality of smaller, parallel flow conduits.

公开(公告)号：EP1217676B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-04

申请号：EP01204635.5

申请日：2001-12-03

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Simpkins, Haskell ,  Labarge, William J. ,  Miller, Carl Elmer ,  Danley, Blaine Roy

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0228 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/0232 ,  H01M8/0236 ,  H01M8/0254 ,  H01M8/026 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/2432 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell is disclosed. The solid oxide fuel cell (10) comprises an electrolyte disposed between and in ionic communication with a first electrode and a second electrode to form an electrochemical cell. At least one spacer (60) is disposed in contact with the electrochemical cell (10). A mat (70) is disposed adjacent to the spacer (60). A solid fuel cell stock comprising at least two solid oxide fuel cells and an interconnect (80) disposed between adjacent fuel cells wherein said interconnect has at least one flow section (100) disposed between an expander (104) and a periphery.

公开(公告)号：EP1787949A2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-23

申请号：EP06077023.7

申请日：2006-11-15

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas, Stephen M. ,  Simpkins, Haskell ,  Nowlen, Dennis E. ,  Ciosek, James M. ,  Lecea, Oscar Alfonso

IPC: C01B3/36 ,  C01B3/38

CPC classification number: C01B3/36 ,  B01B1/005 ,  B01J8/025 ,  B01J8/0278 ,  B01J8/0285 ,  B01J8/0492 ,  B01J8/0496 ,  B01J2208/00061 ,  B01J2208/00132 ,  B01J2208/00407 ,  B01J2208/00415 ,  B01J2208/00716 ,  C01B3/386 ,  C01B2203/0255 ,  C01B2203/0261 ,  C01B2203/085 ,  C01B2203/1041 ,  C01B2203/1047 ,  C01B2203/1064 ,  C01B2203/107 ,  C01B2203/1276 ,  C01B2203/1294 ,  C01B2203/1619

Abstract: Fuel reformers 100,200 and methods for using fuel reformers 100,200 are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the fuel reformer 100,200 can comprise: an oxidant inlet, a mixing zone 38 capable of receiving the oxidant and vaporized fuel to form a fuel mixture 58, a reforming zone 40 disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the mixing zone 38, wherein the reforming zone 40 is capable of converting the fuel mixture 58 into a gas stream 60, and a passive heat exchanger 24 disposed in thermal communication with the gas stream 60 and capable of heating the fuel prior to introduction to the mixing zone 38.

Abstract translation: 燃料重整器100,200以及燃料重整器100,200的使用方法在此公开。 在一个实施方案中，燃料重整器100,200可以包括：氧化剂入口，能够接收氧化剂和汽化燃料以形成燃料混合物58的混合区38，设置在混合区38的下游并与混合区38流体连通的重整区40 ，其中重整区40能够将燃料混合物58转化为气流60，以及与气流60热连通设置并能够在引入混合区38之前加热燃料的被动热交换器24。

公开(公告)号：EP1401040B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-21

申请号：EP03076659.6

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Haltiner, Karl Jacob Jr. ,  Simpkins, Haskell ,  Mukerjee, Subhasish

IPC: H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/242 ,  H01M8/2483

Abstract: A fuel cell module having four sheet metal parts stamped from flat stock. The parts do not require any forming operations such as folding or dishing. Each part may have a different thickness to suit its function. The first part is a cell mounting frame for receiving and supporting a PEN fuel cell element. The second part is a cathode spacer, the thickness of the spacer determining the height of the cathode air flow field. The third part is an anode spacer, the thickness of spacer determining the height of the anode fuel flow field. The fourth part is a separator plate for separating the anode gas flow in one cell from the cathode air flow in an adjacent cell in a fuel cell stack. The four plates are joined by welding or brazing and may be assembled in any order or combination which suits the assembly process. Any desired number of modules may be stacked together to form a fuel cell stack.

公开(公告)号：EP1416569A2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：EP03076660.4

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Simpkins, Haskell ,  Haltiner, Jr., Karl Jacob ,  Richardson, Curtis A.

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/242 ,  F16F9/04 ,  F16F2222/02 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/247 ,  H01M8/2484

Abstract: A passive gas spring disposed within a fuel cell assembly adjacent a fuel cell stack for maintaining the stack under compression at elevated temperatures. The spring includes at least one membrane formed of a metal alloy stable at the operating temperatures required of the fuel cell assembly. The membrane closes a chamber for retaining an amount of gas. As temperature of the assembly changes, differential thermal expansion of fuel cell components and supporting structural elements can cause height mismatches between the stack and the supporting structure, otherwise resulting in a loss of compression in the assembly. Because the temperature of the gas also increases, however, the spring force of the gas spring increases, thereby maintaining compressive load on the various assembly seals. A mechanical spring may also be provided.

公开(公告)号：EP1401040A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-24

申请号：EP03076659.6

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Haltiner, Karl Jacob Jr. ,  Simpkins, Haskell ,  Mukerjee, Subhasish

IPC: H01M8/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/242 ,  H01M8/2483

Abstract: A fuel cell module having four sheet metal parts stamped from flat stock. The parts do not require any forming operations such as folding or dishing. Each part may have a different thickness to suit its function. The first part is a cell mounting frame for receiving and supporting a PEN fuel cell element. The second part is a cathode spacer, the thickness of the spacer determining the height of the cathode air flow field. The third part is an anode spacer, the thickness of spacer determining the height of the anode fuel flow field. The fourth part is a separator plate for separating the anode gas flow in one cell from the cathode air flow in an adjacent cell in a fuel cell stack. The four plates are joined by welding or brazing and may be assembled in any order or combination which suits the assembly process. Any desired number of modules may be stacked together to form a fuel cell stack.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池模块，具有由平板坯料冲压的四个金属片。 这些部件不需要任何成形操作，例如折叠或凹陷。 每个部件可能具有不同的厚度以适应其功能。 第一部分是用于接收和支撑PEN燃料电池元件的电池安装框架。 第二部分是阴极间隔物，间隔物的厚度确定阴极气流场的高度。 第三部分是阳极间隔物，间隔物的厚度确定阳极燃料流场的高度。 第四部分是用于将一个电池中的阳极气体流与燃料电池堆中相邻电池中的阴极空气流分离的隔板。 四个板通过焊接或钎焊连接，并且可以以适合组装过程的任何顺序或组合进行组装。 任何所需数量的模块可以堆叠在一起以形成燃料电池堆。

公开(公告)号：EP1263075A2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-04

申请号：EP02076540.0

申请日：2002-04-19

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mukerjee, Subhasish ,  Haltiner, Karl J., Jr. ,  Simpkins, Haskell

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/249 ,  H01M8/2415 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485

Abstract: A base manifold (16) for a modular solid oxide fuel cell assembly (10) comprises a plurality of receiving areas (108) for receiving a plurality of solid oxide fuel cell stacks (12); a fuel inlet passageway (95) disposed between a manifold fuel inlet port (94) and a plurality of stack fuel inlet ports (96); an oxidant inlet passageway (87) disposed between a manifold oxidant inlet port (86) and a plurality of stack oxidant inlet ports (88); a fuel outlet passageway (99) disposed between a plurality of stack fuel outlet ports (98) and a manifold fuel outlet port (100); and an oxidant outlet passageway (91) disposed between a plurality of stack oxidant outlet ports (90) and a manifold oxidant outlet port (92).

Abstract translation: 用于模块化固体氧化物燃料电池组件（10）的基座歧管（16）包括用于接收多个固体氧化物燃料电池堆（12）的多个接收区域（108）。 设置在歧管燃料入口（94）和多个堆叠燃料入口（96）之间的燃料入口通道（95）; 设置在歧管氧化剂入口（86）和多个堆叠氧化剂入口（88）之间的氧化剂入口通道（87）; 设置在多个堆叠燃料出口（98）和歧管燃料出口（100）之间的燃料出口通道（99）; 和设置在多个堆叠氧化剂出口（90）和歧管氧化剂出口（92）之间的氧化剂出口通道（91）。