Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Design, Modelling and Performance Assessment Techniques

ISBN-13: 9783319889849 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 163 str.

Alhussein Albarbar; Mohmad Alrweq

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Introduction and Background

Chapter 2: Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Review

Chapter 3: Design and Fundamental Characteristics of PEM Fuel Cells

Chapter 4: Failure Modes and Mechanisms

Chapter 5: Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation

Chapter 6: Experimental Setup, Results and Data Analysis

Chapter 7: Guide to Modelling and Simulation

Appendix A: Parameters that used to Model PEM Fuel Cells

Appendix B: Current Distribution and Water Concentration in GDL

Appendix C: Current Density in Membrane

Index

O autorze

Dr. Alhussein Albarbar is a Reader in Mechanical Engineering and researcher at School of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.

Mr. Mohmad Alrweq is a PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Blurb

This book examines the characteristics of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells with a focus on deriving realistic finite element models. The book also explains in detail how to set up measuring systems, data analysis, and PEM Fuel Cells’ static and dynamic characteristics. Covered in detail are design and operation principles such as polarization phenomenon, thermodynamic analysis, and overall voltage; failure modes and mechanisms such as permanent faults, membrane degradation, and water management; and modelling and numerical simulation including semi-empirical, one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional models. It is appropriate for graduate students, researchers, and engineers who work with the design and reliability of hydrogen fuel cells, in particular proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

• Provides a clear introduction and background on fuel cell technologies;
  
• Provides step-by-step instructions on how to model fuel cells, set up experiments, collect data, and analyze it;
  
• Presents a thorough literature review of hydrogen fuel cells.