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Intelligent compressor strategy to support hydrogen fueling

  • US 20060118575A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2005
  • Published: 06/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for refueling hydrogen-powered vehicles comprising the steps of:

  • providing a hydrogen source having an output attached to a refueling system;

    directing hydrogen from the hydrogen source into the refueling system;

    providing a compressor, said compressor in communication with the source output;

    directing hydrogen from the source to the compressor;

    providing a cascading processing array in communication with the refueling system;

    directing hydrogen from the compressor to a cascading processing array;

    providing a hydrogen storage generator having an inlet in communication with the refueling system and an outlet in communication with a dispenser inlet;

    directing an amount of hydrogen from the compressor to a hydrogen storage chamber;

    directing an amount of hydrogen from the storage chamber to the dispenser; and

    directing an amount of hydrogen to a hydrogen-powered vehicle inlet at a conditioned pressure and flow rate selected to match the vehicle inlet demands.

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