Operating Uniformity Does Not Necessarily Optimize Fuel Cell Performance: A Stack-Scale Study
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Advanced Methodology for Emulating Local Operating Conditions in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Data,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(12), P. 152 - 152
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
This
work
focuses
on
the
study
of
operating
heterogeneities
a
large
MEA’s
active
surface
area
in
PEMFC
stack.
An
advanced
methodology
is
developed,
aiming
at
prediction
local
conditions
such
as
temperature,
relative
humidity
and
species
concentration.
A
physics-based
Pseudo-3D
model
developed
under
COMSOL
Multiphysics
allows
for
observation
over
entire
area.
Once
predicted,
these
are
experimentally
emulated,
thanks
to
differential
cell,
provide
polarization
curves
electrochemical
impedance
spectra.
Coupling
simulation
experimental,
thirty-seven
emulated
examine
degree
correlation
between
cell
performances.
Researchers
engineers
can
use
Electrochemical
Impedance
Spectroscopy
diagrams
fit
variables
an
empirical
or
validate
results
theoretical
model.
Language: Английский
Impact of Coolant Operation on Performance and Heterogeneities in Large Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: A Review
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 111 - 111
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
PEMFCs’
operation
entails
the
presence
of
heterogeneities
in
generation
current,
heat
and
water
along
active
surface
area.
Indeed,
PEMFCs
are
open
systems,
as
such,
operating
inherent
to
their
operation.
A
review
literature
reveals
numerous
attempts
achieve
uniform
current
density
distribution.
These
primarily
focused
on
bipolar
plate
design
conditions,
with
underlying
assumption
that
correlates
enhanced
performance.
Most
studies
focus
influence
gas
flow-field
inlet
hydrogen
air
flow
conditioning,
less
attention
has
been
paid
coolant
condition.
However,
uncontrolled
temperature
distribution
over
a
large
cell
area
can
lead
performance
loss
localized
degradations.
On
this
latter
point,
we
notice
date
have
confined
narrow
range
conditions.
It
appears
complementary
durability
needed
order
obtain
in-depth
analyses
coupled
humidification
PEMFCs.
Language: Английский