A system that allows using a fuel cell air compressor for cabin pressurization, cabin heat, and wing de-icing. One of the fuel cell's primary components, the compressor produces the pressure necessary to operate. The operating pressure is much higher than necessary for cabin pressurization so bleed air can be used for this purpose. Compressing air requires a lot of energy, and much of that energy is transferred into the air being compressed. This warm, compressed air could then be used to heat up the passenger cabin. Similarly the warm compressed air produced from the fuel cell compressor can be used to inflate the pouches on the leading edges of the wings to remove ice in the event of extreme weather. A control system is provided to operate each individual system. These systems will require control over multiple lines and valves, and will be registering feedback from pressure sensors mounted at each point. The onboard computer system will monitor user inputs and control outputs corresponding to each system.


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    Title :

    Advanced FuelCell Integration Into Aircraft


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-12-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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