Fuel Cell Technology Handbook

ISBN-13: 9780849308772 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 376 str.

Gregor Hoogers; Hoogers Hoogers; Gregor Hoogers

Opis

Provides a thorough, up-to-date overview of fuel cell principles, technologies, and applications. Uses clear explanations and abundant illustrations-some in full color-that make the information truly accessible . Explores automotive, stationary power generation, and portable power applications, including in-depth coverage of hydrogen generation and storage. Furnishes Web links that will keep you in touch with fast breaking business developments. Fuel cell systems have now reached a degree of technological maturity and appear destined to form the cornerstone of future energy technologies. But the rapid advances in fuel cell system development have left current information available only in scattered journals and Internet sites. The even faster race toward fuel cell commercialization further leaves the objectivity of many Internet articles open to question. The Fuel Cell Technology Handbook is now here to help, providing the first comprehensive treatment of both the technical and commercial aspects of high and low temperature fuel cells, fuel cell systems, fuel cell catalysis, and fuel generation. The first part of the book addresses the principles of fuel cell technology and summarizes the main concepts, developments, and remaining technical problems, particularly in fueling. The second part explores applications in automotive, stationary, and portable power generation technologies. It also provides an expert's look at future developments in both the technology and its applications. With chapters contributed by experts working in academic and industrial R&D, this handbook forms a reliable, authoritative basis for understanding fuel cell technology, applications, and commercial realities. Whether you're developing fuel cell components, designing a fuel cell system, or just interested in the viability of an application, the Fuel Cell Technology Handbook is the best place to start.

Recenzje

"This is an excellent primer for any technical professional or student interested in or getting involved in fuel cell technology. The authors were well chosen for their knowledge and practical experience, and in every chapter technical information is presented logically and clearly. Especially valuable are the generous offering of related Web sites and lengthy and inclusive lists of chapter-end references...This well-written and informative reference work provides much information on the theory, operation, and comparative performance of the many fuel cell types...Summing Up: Highly recommended"
-S.R. Walk, Maine Maritime Academy, in CHOICE

Spis treści

TECHNOLOGY: Introduction. History of Fuel Cells. Fuel Cell vs. Internal Combustion Engine: Thermodynamics. PEM Fuel Cell Components and Performance Analysis. The Fueling Problem: Fuel Cell Systems. Fuel Cell Catalysis. Prospects of the DMFC. APPLICATIONS: Stationary Power Generation. Portable Systems. Fuel Cell Vehicles. Competing Technologies for Transportation. Energy Efficiency of Fuel Cell Systems. The Current Market Situation. The Next Five Years.

O autorze

Hoogers, Gregor