Fuel preparation unit and method for preparing a fuel that contains hydrogen
OwnerMichael Nau, Horst Harndorf +2inventors
InventorsMichael Nau, Horst Harndorf, Rainer Saliger, Jens Intorp
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Abstract
A fuel preparation unit and a method for furnishing a fuel that contains hydrogen to a fuel energy converter (12) for chemical conversion and energy conversion of the fuel includes a fuel pressure reservoir (2) for storing the fuel subjected to pressure, with which the efficiency of furnishing the fuel is improved. At least one separate pressure energy recycling unit (4, 8, 9) for converting and recycling pressure energy of the fuel is utilized.
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A fuel preparation unit for furnishing a fuel that contains hydrogen to a fuel energy converter (1, 12) for chemical conversion and energy conversion of the fuel, having a fuel pressure reservoir (2) for storing the fuel subjected to pressure, characterized in that at least one separate pressure energy recycling unit (4, 8, 9) is provided for converting and recycling pressure energy of the fuel.
A method for furnishing a fuel containing hydrogen to a fuel cell unit (1) and/or to a combustion system (12), in particular an internal combustion engine (12), as a fuel energy converter (1, 12) for chemical conversion and energy conversion of the fuel, having a fuel preparation unit and a fuel pressure reservoir (2) for storing the hydrogen-containing fuel subjected to pressure, characterized in that pressure energy of the hydrogen-containing fuel is used to furnish mechanical and/or electrical energy.
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