公开(公告)号：EP1363004A2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-19

申请号：EP03076291.8

申请日：2003-04-29

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Lee, Han-Sheng ,  Lambert, David K. ,  Harrington, Charles R. ,  Kerr, Rick D.

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/06

CPC classification number: F02D41/0025 ,  F02D19/0628 ,  F02D19/087 ,  F02D41/06 ,  F02D2200/0611 ,  Y02T10/36

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining an approximation to a measure of the volatility of fuel on-board a vehicle having an internal combustion engine. The method includes the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of the fuel (14) corresponding to a temperature of the fuel, a volume of the fuel, and a concentration of oxygenates within the fuel; determining an approximation of the a measure of the volatility of the sample volume of fuel (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) using a linear function based on the at least one measured characteristic of the fuel corresponding to temperature, volume, and concentration of oxygenates of the fuel. Preferably, at least one temperature measurement is associated with a predetermined volume of the sample as the sample is evaluated. The method can include determining whether a fuel contains ethanol (18), and if not, whether the fuel is a winter blend of fuel (26) or a summer blend of fuel (30). The method to determine whether ethanol is present can include the steps of bringing the fuel into contact with a sensing element (18A); measuring a characteristic of the fuel corresponding to concentration of oxygenates (18B), such as the change in capacitance or resistance of the sensing element; and calculating the dielectric constant or the conductivity of the sample respectively (18C). The method to determine the type of non-ethanol containing fuel can be based on two temperature measurements taken at two predetermined volumes during the evaporation process (16, 18, 22, 24, 26, 28).

Abstract translation: 用于近似的确定性开采船上具有内燃发动机的车辆的燃料的挥发性的度量的装置和方法。 该方法包括测量对应于所述燃料的温度，燃料的体积，并且在燃料中的含氧化合物的浓度的燃料（14）的至少一个特征的步骤; 确定使用基于对应于温度的燃料的至少一个测得的特征的线性函数的燃料的样品体积（18，20，22，24，26，28，30）的挥发性的度量的近似， 体积，并且燃料的含氧化合物的浓度。 优选地，当样品被评估的至少一个温度测量与样品的预定体积有关。 该方法可包括确定是否采燃料含有乙醇（18），并且如果不是，无论燃料是冬季燃料（26）或燃料的夏季混合（30）的共混物。 该方法确定性地矿无论乙醇存在可包括使燃料接触到感测元件（18A）的工序; 测量燃料对应于含氧化合物（18B）的浓度的特性：如电容或感测元件的电阻变化; 并计算介电常数或样品的分别的传导性（18C）。 该方法确定性地挖掘非乙醇燃料含可基于在蒸发过程（16，18，22，24，26，28）在两个预定体积采取了两个温度测量的类型。

公开(公告)号：EP2333888A2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-15

申请号：EP10192209.4

申请日：2010-11-23

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jain, Kailash C. ,  Kerr, Rick D. ,  Gillispie, Bryan A.

IPC: H01M8/12 ,  H01M4/86

CPC classification number: H01M4/8657 ,  H01M4/8835 ,  H01M4/8885 ,  H01M4/8889 ,  H01M4/9025 ,  H01M4/9033 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: An SOFC structure having segmentation of the mixed layer on a cathode electrode to allow a higher fraction of ionic phase in a mixed layer, resulting in improved microstructure that provides higher specific surface area for electrochemical reaction. This is accomplished by using a mixed ionic and electronic conductor (MIEC) layer (14) over the segmented layer (116) that supplies electrons laterally and vertically through the thickness of the mixed layer. Adequate connectivity between the cathode current collector (130) and electrolyte (20) for electrons is established, assuring efficient charge transfer and improved activity of the electrocatalyst in the porous cathode. Cell resistance is reduced and power output is improved. Further, the invention can efficiently incorporate a variety of functional layers on the anode electrode to improve protection from poisons and certain fuel mixtures that degrade cell performance, and can reduce stresses between fuel cell components while maintaining adequate connectivity with the anode current collector and electrolyte via an Ni-YSZ anode.

Abstract translation: SOFC结构具有阴极电极上的混合层的分割，以允许混合层中较高的离子相分数，导致改善的微结构，为电化学反应提供较高的比表面积。 这通过在分层层（116）上使用混合的离子和电子导体（MIEC）层（14）来实现，该分层层（116）横向和垂直地提供电子束通过混合层的厚度。 建立了用于电子的阴极集电器（130）和电解质（20）之间的充分连接性，确保有效的电荷转移和改善多孔阴极中的电催化剂的活性。 电池电阻降低，功率输出得到改善。 此外，本发明可以在阳极电极上有效地并入各种功能层，以改善对毒素和某些燃料混合物的保护，降低电池性能，并且可以降低燃料电池组件之间的应力，同时保持与阳极集电器和电解液通过的充分连接 Ni-YSZ阳极。

公开(公告)号：EP2333888B1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-01

申请号：EP10192209.4

申请日：2010-11-23

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jain, Kailash C. ,  Kerr, Rick D. ,  Gillispie, Bryan A.

IPC: H01M8/12 ,  H01M4/86 ,  H01M4/90

CPC classification number: H01M4/8657 ,  H01M4/8835 ,  H01M4/8885 ,  H01M4/8889 ,  H01M4/9025 ,  H01M4/9033 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M2008/1293

公开(公告)号：EP2333888A3

公开(公告)日：2013-05-01

申请号：EP10192209.4

申请日：2010-11-23

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jain, Kailash C. ,  Kerr, Rick D. ,  Gillispie, Bryan A.

IPC: H01M8/12 ,  H01M4/86 ,  H01M4/90

CPC classification number: H01M4/8657 ,  H01M4/8835 ,  H01M4/8885 ,  H01M4/8889 ,  H01M4/9025 ,  H01M4/9033 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: An SOFC structure having segmentation of the mixed layer on a cathode electrode to allow a higher fraction of ionic phase in a mixed layer, resulting in improved microstructure that provides higher specific surface area for electrochemical reaction. This is accomplished by using a mixed ionic and electronic conductor (MIEC) layer (14) over the segmented layer (116) that supplies electrons laterally and vertically through the thickness of the mixed layer. Adequate connectivity between the cathode current collector (130) and electrolyte (20) for electrons is established, assuring efficient charge transfer and improved activity of the electrocatalyst in the porous cathode. Cell resistance is reduced and power output is improved. Further, the invention can efficiently incorporate a variety of functional layers on the anode electrode to improve protection from poisons and certain fuel mixtures that degrade cell performance, and can reduce stresses between fuel cell components while maintaining adequate connectivity with the anode current collector and electrolyte via an Ni-YSZ anode.

公开(公告)号：EP1885005A3

公开(公告)日：2009-05-20

申请号：EP07252923.3

申请日：2007-07-24

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Oakley, Charles D. ,  Kerr, Rick D. ,  Bosch, Russel H.

IPC: H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/22

CPC classification number: H01L41/293 ,  H01L41/0472 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: Disclosed are an electrode (18), and a method of forming such an electrode, the electrode comprising an upper layer, a lower layer, with the potential for a plurality of compliant members (30) providing electrical communication between the upper layer and the lower layer. A surface of the upper layer may be in direct contact with a surface of the lower layer to provide a further electrical path between the upper layer and the lower layer.

公开(公告)号：EP1885005A2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-06

申请号：EP07252923.3

申请日：2007-07-24

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Oakley, Charles D. ,  Kerr, Rick D. ,  Bosch, Russel H.

IPC: H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/22

CPC classification number: H01L41/293 ,  H01L41/0472 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: Disclosed are an electrode (18), and a method of forming such an electrode, the electrode comprising an upper layer, a lower layer, with the potential for a plurality of compliant members (30) providing electrical communication between the upper layer and the lower layer. A surface of the upper layer may be in direct contact with a surface of the lower layer to provide a further electrical path between the upper layer and the lower layer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电极（18）和形成这种电极的方法，所述电极包括上层，下层，具有用于在上层和下层之间提供电连接的多个柔性构件（30）的电位的电极 层。 上层的表面可以与下层的表面直接接触，以在上层和下层之间提供另外的电路径。

公开(公告)号：EP2031680A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-04

申请号：EP08161392.9

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jain, Kailash C. ,  Parsian, Mohammad ,  Gillispie, Bryan A. ,  Keller, Joseph M. ,  Kerr, Rick D.

IPC: H01M4/86 ,  H01M8/12

CPC classification number: H01M8/1253 ,  H01M4/8657 ,  H01M4/8885 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: An anode for use in an anode-supported planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is formed from a Ni-YSZ cermet composition that includes a sintering aid selected from the group consisting of an oxide, a carbonate, and mixtures thereof of at least one metal of Group 2 of the Periodic Table.

Abstract translation: 用于阳极支撑的平面固体氧化物燃料电池（SOFC）的阳极由Ni-YSZ金属陶瓷组合物形成，所述Ni-YSZ金属陶瓷组合物包括选自由氧化物，碳酸盐及其混合物组成的组的至少一种 周期表第2组金属。

公开(公告)号：EP1363004A3

公开(公告)日：2006-08-30

申请号：EP03076291.8

申请日：2003-04-29

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Lee, Han-Sheng ,  Lambert, David K. ,  Harrington, Charles R. ,  Kerr, Rick D.

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/06

CPC classification number: F02D41/0025 ,  F02D19/0628 ,  F02D19/087 ,  F02D41/06 ,  F02D2200/0611 ,  Y02T10/36

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining an approximation to a measure of the volatility of fuel on-board a vehicle having an internal combustion engine. The method includes the steps of measuring at least one characteristic of the fuel (14) corresponding to a temperature of the fuel, a volume of the fuel, and a concentration of oxygenates within the fuel; determining an approximation of the a measure of the volatility of the sample volume of fuel (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) using a linear function based on the at least one measured characteristic of the fuel corresponding to temperature, volume, and concentration of oxygenates of the fuel. Preferably, at least one temperature measurement is associated with a predetermined volume of the sample as the sample is evaluated. The method can include determining whether a fuel contains ethanol (18), and if not, whether the fuel is a winter blend of fuel (26) or a summer blend of fuel (30). The method to determine whether ethanol is present can include the steps of bringing the fuel into contact with a sensing element (18A); measuring a characteristic of the fuel corresponding to concentration of oxygenates (18B), such as the change in capacitance or resistance of the sensing element; and calculating the dielectric constant or the conductivity of the sample respectively (18C). The method to determine the type of non-ethanol containing fuel can be based on two temperature measurements taken at two predetermined volumes during the evaporation process (16, 18, 22, 24, 26, 28).