Abstract: A fuel cell system and a power management method thereof are provided. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell power generation part, a switch circuit, a load supply circuit, a status detector, an electronic load circuit, and a control circuit. An input terminal and an output terminal of the switch circuit are respectively coupled to the power generation part and the load supply circuit. The status detector is coupled to a node between the power generation part and the input terminal to detect an output voltage of the power generation part. The electronic load circuit is coupled to a node between the power generation part and the input terminal to perform a current-sinking operation. The control circuit is for generating a first and a second control signals respectively for switching the on-off states of the switch circuit and controlling the current-sinking value of the electronic load circuit.

Abstract: A fuel cell system and a method for controlling the same are provided. Based on the method, a control temperature of a fuel cell stack is set, and an environment temperature and an operating temperature of the fuel cell stack are detected. A thermal resistance of the fuel cell stack is calculated according to the environment temperature, the operating temperature and a current heating amount. An allowable heating amount of the fuel cell stack is set according to the control temperature, the environment temperature, and the thermal resistance. When the current heating amount is less than the allowable heating amount and the operating temperature is less than the control temperature, the current heating amount is increased, and when the current heating amount is greater than the allowable heating amount or the operating temperature is greater than the control temperature, the current heating amount is decreased.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel cell system includes following steps. It is determined whether an output voltage of a fuel cell stack in the fuel cell system is greater than or equal to a temporary voltage during a first predetermined period, and if yes, an output current of the fuel cell stack is progressively increased during a second predetermined period, and if not, when a variation degree of the output voltage of the fuel cell stack is greater than a predetermined value, the output current of the fuel cell stack is progressively decreased during the second predetermined period. The output voltage of the fuel cell stack is changed in response to progressive increasing or progressive decreasing of the output current of the fuel cell stack, and the temporary voltage is updated to the changed output voltage after a third predetermined period.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel cell system is provided, which includes following steps. It is determined whether a hydrogen flow in a fuel cell stack in the fuel cell system is sufficient, and when the hydrogen flow is determined to be sufficient, an output voltage of the fuel cell stack is gradually deceased, and an output current of the fuel cell stack is continually detected until the output current of the fuel cell stack stops increasing. When the hydrogen flow is determined to be insufficient, the output voltage of the fuel cell stack is gradually increased, and the output current of the fuel cell stack is continually detected until the output current of the fuel cell stack starts to decrease.

Abstract: A method of controlling a fuel generating reaction of a fuel cell includes: a. providing a first reactant; b. activating the first reactant to generate fuel to the fuel cell; c. when a characteristic value of the fuel cell reaches a first reference value during the activation, adding a quantity of a second reactant to the first reactant to determine a monitoring time; d. after the monitoring time, detecting the characteristic value of the fuel cell to acquire a first characteristic value; e. if the first characteristic value is lower than the first reference value, performing step d.; f. if the first characteristic value is higher than the first reference value, detecting the characteristic value of the fuel cell to acquire a second characteristic value after a delay time; and g. if the second characteristic value is lower than the first reference value, proceeding to step d.

Abstract: A fuel cell system including a fuel cell power generator, a first state detecting unit, an electronic load circuit, an external load power supply circuit, a secondary battery, a charge module, and a control unit is provided. The first state detecting unit detects an output voltage and an output power of the fuel cell power generator. The electronic load circuit performs a current-sinking operation on the fuel cell power generator. The external load power supply circuit receives a power from the fuel cell power generator and supplies the power to an external load. The control unit controls the current-sinking operation of the electronic load circuit according to the detection result of the first state detecting unit, so as to adjust the output voltage of the fuel cell power generator and enable at least one of the electronic load circuit, the charge module, and the external load power supply circuit.

Abstract: A fuel cartridge of a fuel cell and a method for operating the fuel cartridge are provided. The fuel cartridge has a plurality of fuel units. At least one first fuel unit is selected form the fuel units and the first fuel unit is triggered to provide a fuel to the fuel cell. If the fuel produced by the first fuel unit is insufficient to provide for the fuel cell, at least a second fuel unit is selected from the fuel units. A temperature of the second fuel unit is detected, and if the temperature of the second fuel unit is lower than an upper-limit operating temperature, the second fuel unit is triggered to provide the fuel to the fuel cell.

Abstract: A fuel cell system including a fuel cell power-generating part, a state detector, a charging circuit, a secondary cell, a control unit, a first internal load power supply circuit, a second internal load power supply circuit, a path selection circuit, an internal load, and an external load power supply circuit is provided. The first internal load power supply circuit and the charging circuit are coupled to the fuel cell power-generating part. The secondary cell is coupled between the charging circuit and the second internal load power supply circuit. The path selection circuit determines whether the first internal load power supply circuit or the second internal load power supply circuit provides power to the internal load according to a first electric power of the fuel cell power-generating part that is detected by the state detector, so as to reduce energy consumption.

Abstract: A fuel cartridge and a hydrogen storage method are provided. The fuel cartridge includes a plurality of reaction units. Each of the reaction units includes a first reactant, a second reactant, and a heating apparatus. The first reactant and the second reactant are separated from each other. The heating apparatus is capable of making the first reactant and the second reactant separated from each other contact with each other to generate hydrogen gas.

Abstract: A powering method of a fuel cell includes following steps. A fuel cartridge including a plurality of fuel units and an accumulator is provided. An under-load electric quantity of the accumulator is detected. If the under-load electric quantity is less than a threshold, power is supplied by the accumulator to a load. If the under-load electric quantity is greater than the threshold, a first fuel unit of the fuel units is selected and triggered to provide fuel which converted into the power. If the fuel of the first fuel unit is not enough to supply the power to the load, a second fuel unit of the fuel units is selected and triggered to provide the fuel. If the load is removed, the other fuel units which are not yet triggered are not triggered, and the accumulator is charged with the power converted from the fuel.

Abstract: A battery device for a notebook computer includes a control circuit, a rechargeable battery unit, and a fuel cell unit. The control circuit includes a transmission interface adapted to be electrically connected to the notebook computer. The rechargeable battery unit is electrically connected to the control circuit and includes a plurality of battery cells. The fuel cell unit is electrically connected to the control circuit. A volume of the fuel cell unit is substantially integral multiple of a volume of the battery cell.

Abstract: A fuel cell system and a power management method thereof are provided. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell power generation part, a switch circuit, a load supply circuit, a status detector, an electronic load circuit, and a control circuit. An input terminal and an output terminal of the switch circuit are respectively coupled to the power generation part and the load supply circuit. The status detector is coupled to a node between the power generation part and the input terminal to detect an output voltage of the power generation part. The electronic load circuit is coupled to a node between the power generation part and the input terminal to perform a current-sinking operation. The control circuit is for generating a first and a second control signals respectively for switching the on-off states of the switch circuit and controlling the current-sinking value of the electronic load circuit.

Abstract: A power supply system is adapted to providing a rated power to a load, and includes a fuel cell, a secondary battery, a charging device, and a control unit. The fuel cell provides a first power. The secondary battery provides a second power and is electrically connected with the fuel cell. The charging device is electrically connected with the fuel cell and the secondary battery. The control unit is electrically connected with the fuel cell, the secondary battery, and the charging device. When the first power is smaller than the rated power, the control unit enables the secondary battery to provide power to the load. When the secondary battery supplies power to the load, the control unit enables the charging device so that the secondary battery is charged by the fuel cell via the charging device.