Abstract: A hydrogen storage system is disclosed and includes a storage unit including a plurality of unit storage containers, in which metal hydride materials are respectively provided in an interior thereof and which are connected to each other in parallel, and a thermal fluid line defining a thermal fluid passage, which passes via the plurality of unit storage containers continuously and through which a thermal fluid flows for heating or cooling the unit storage containers, thereby enhancing a storage performance and an efficiency of the hydrogen.

Abstract: A hydrogen storage device includes a storage container having an accommodation space in an interior thereof, a first metal hydride material provided in the interior of the storage container and that stores hydrogen, and a second metal hydride material provided in the interior of the storage container and that stores the hydrogen at a pressure that is different from that of the first metal hydride material. An advantageous effect of restraining an excessive rise of a pressure of the storage container and enhancing safety and reliability may be obtained.

Abstract: The vehicle control apparatus identifies a fuel cell module in which an error occurs among fuel cell modules included in the fuel cell system and an error type, stops the fuel cell module in which the error occurs, except for a case where the same error consecutively occurs in the same fuel cell module among the fuel cell modules, and operates the fuel cell module, in which the error occurs, again.

Abstract: Disclosed are a grid-connected power conversion system and a control method thereof. The grid-connected power conversion system includes a fuel cell stack generating a DC voltage, a power conversion system (PCS) converting the DC voltage supplied from the stack into an AC voltage, a multi-input transformer including a primary coil having a plurality of voltage input terminals and a secondary coil transforming a magnitude of the voltage applied to the primary coil and outputting the transformed voltage, the plurality of voltage input terminals determining the number of turns of the primary coil differently from each other, one of the plurality of voltage input terminals receiving the AC voltage converted in the PCS, and a controller selecting the one of the plurality of voltage input terminals of the multi-input transformer based on the magnitude of the DC voltage generated from the stack and determining whether to replace the stack.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting power of a fuel cell for power generation to remove an open voltage of the fuel cell when a failure occurs during power generation of the fuel cell and a method thereof are provided. A power converter converts and supplies power generated by the fuel cell to a system or load. A controller detects a failure occurring in the fuel cell, the power converter, or the system or load, while the fuel cell is driven, and reduces an open circuit voltage (OCV) of the fuel cell by a dummy resistor connected with an output terminal of the fuel cell, when the failure occurs in the fuel cell, the power converter, or the system or load. The apparatus removes an OCV of a fuel cell stack to prevent performance and life of the fuel cell from being reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting power of a fuel cell for power generation to remove an open voltage of the fuel cell and a method thereof are provided. A controller links current to a system or load to reduce an open circuit voltage (OCV) of the fuel cell before power generation of the fuel cell is started, after the fuel cell is started. A power converter converts and supplies power generated by the fuel cell to the system or load. The apparatus removes an OCV of a fuel cell stack to prevent performance and life of the fuel cell from being reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting power of a fuel cell for power generation to remove an open voltage of the fuel cell and a method thereof are provided. A power converter converts and supplies power generated by the fuel cell to a system or load. A controller maintains a current linkage to the system or load to reduce an open circuit voltage (OCV) of the fuel cell, after power generation of the fuel cell is ended. The apparatus removes the OCV of the fuel cell to reduce performance and life of the fuel cell, when the fuel cell is stopped.

Abstract: A device for controlling a line connection type fuel cell system and a method for the same are provided. The device for controlling a line connection type fuel cell system includes a plurality of fuel cell modules, an Alternating Current (AC) voltage generator, and a controller to activate the AC voltage generator to generate an AC voltage corresponding to power supplied from a system, and to control the plurality of fuel cell modules to generate a current in synchronization with the AC voltage.

Abstract: A fuel cell cooling system and a control method are provided. The fuel cell cooling system includes a fuel cell module having a fuel cell stack and a first cooling water line through which primary cooling water undergoing heat exchange with the fuel cell stack to adjust a temperature of the fuel cell stack circulates. A cooling module includes a second cooling water line through which secondary cooling water circulates and a cooling tower is configured to adjust a temperature of the secondary cooling water. A heat exchanger is connected between the first cooling water line of the fuel cell module and the second cooling water line of the cooling module for heat exchange. A controller configured to operate the fuel cell module and the cooling module.

Abstract: A generating system using fuel cells, includes a plurality of fuel cell stacks; a plurality of power converters, wherein each of the power converters is connected to a corresponding fuel cell stack of the fuel cell stacks and configured for adjusting an output of the connected fuel cell stack and performing direct current—alternating current conversion; and a controller which is configured to individually control the respective power converters so that a total output of the plurality of power converters converges on a required system output while varying the output of the respective power converters, and a method for controlling the same.

Abstract: A fuel cell recovery control system and method are provided to supply hydrogen to the cathode of a fuel cell stack to remove an oxide film formed on a platinum surface of the cathode. The performance of the fuel cell stack is recovered in accordance with the oxide film removal. In addition, electric power generated during the performance recovery of the fuel cell stack is consumed in an inverter and, as such, overcharge of a battery is prevented.

Abstract: A container type power generation fuel cell system may include a container having a door in one side or both sides; a plurality of stack modules mounted in the container and each having fuel cell stacks stacked and separately connected to each other in an attachable/detachable manner; a fuel supply line connected to a fuel supply outside the container, inserted into the container, and connected to the fuel cell stacks to supply hydrogen and air that are fuel gases; an exhaust line forming a channel through which exhaust gas produced by the fuel cell stacks flows to discharge the exhaust gas outside the container; a cooling fluid circulation line connected to the fuel cell stacks to exchange heat and passing cooling fluid therethrough; and a power converter converting DC voltage produced by the stack modules into AC voltage, in which the stack modules may be integrally managed.

Abstract: A fuel cell cooling system and a control method are provided. The fuel cell cooling system includes a fuel cell module having a fuel cell stack and a first cooling water line through which primary cooling water undergoing heat exchange with the fuel cell stack to adjust a temperature of the fuel cell stack circulates. A cooling module includes a second cooling water line through which secondary cooling water circulates and a cooling tower is configured to adjust a temperature of the secondary cooling water. A heat exchanger is connected between the first cooling water line of the fuel cell module and the second cooling water line of the cooling module for heat exchange. A controller configured to operate the fuel cell module and the cooling module.

Abstract: A fuel cell system for enabling maintenance of a stack module without stopping operation thereof, and a method of replacing a stack module of the fuel cell system are provided. The fuel cell system includes a plurality of stack modules that are connected in parallel to a hydrogen line and an air line. Two or more of the stack modules are connected to form a group, and an inverter is connected to the group of the stack modules and is capable of being turned on and off.

Abstract: Disclosed are a grid-connected power conversion system and a control method thereof. The grid-connected power conversion system includes a fuel cell stack generating a DC voltage, a power conversion system (PCS) converting the DC voltage supplied from the stack into an AC voltage, a multi-input transformer including a primary coil having a plurality of voltage input terminals and a secondary coil transforming a magnitude of the voltage applied to the primary coil and outputting the transformed voltage, the plurality of voltage input terminals determining the number of turns of the primary coil differently from each other, one of the plurality of voltage input terminals receiving the AC voltage converted in the PCS, and a controller selecting the one of the plurality of voltage input terminals of the multi-input transformer based on the magnitude of the DC voltage generated from the stack and determining whether to replace the stack.

Abstract: A fuel cell recovery control system and method are provided to supply hydrogen to the cathode of a fuel cell stack to remove an oxide film formed on a platinum surface of the cathode. The performance of the fuel cell stack is recovered in accordance with the oxide film removal. In addition, electric power generated during the performance recovery of the fuel cell stack is consumed in an inverter and, as such, overcharge of a battery is prevented.

Abstract: A fuel cell system for enabling maintenance of a stack module without stopping operation thereof, and a method of replacing a stack module of the fuel cell system are provided. The fuel cell system includes a plurality of stack modules that are connected in parallel to a hydrogen line and an air line. Two or more of the stack modules are connected to form a group, and an inverter is connected to the group of the stack modules and is capable of being turned on and off.