Volumes | International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Membranes , Numerical analysis , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Diffusion (Physics) , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Current density , Design

Characterization of Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Fuel Cell Components

Akshaya Jena, Krishna Gupta, Matthew Connolly

FUELCELL 2004; 15-17doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2445

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Topics: Fuel cells , Water vapor , Instrumentation , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Vapors

AC Impedance Investigation of Flooding in Micro Flow Channels for Fuel Cells

Suk Won Cha, Ryan O’Hayre, F. B. Prinz

FUELCELL 2004; 19-22doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2446

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Topics: Floods , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Microchannels , Fuels , Gas flow , Manufacturing , Mass transfer , Photopolymers , Public transportation

A Two-Phase Flow Mathematical Model for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells With Enhanced Geometry

Shih-Hung Chan, Timothy Tong, Mohsen Abou-Ellail, Karam R. Beshay

FUELCELL 2004; 23-29doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2447

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Topics: Geometry , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Two-phase flow , Boundary-value problems , Fuel cells , Catalysts , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Computation

Cell-to-Cell Variations With Increasing SOFC Stack Size

A. C. Burt, I. B. Celik, R. S. Gemmen, A. V. Smirnov, W. A. Rogers

FUELCELL 2004; 31-38doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2448

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Boundary-value problems

Performance of Anode-Supported SOFC Single Cells Using Thin Electrolyte of YSZ and ScSZ at Intermediate Temperatures

Young-Sung Yoo, Hai-Kyung Seo, Kyo-Sang Ahn, Je-Myung Oh, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2004; 39-43doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2449

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Topics: Anodes , Electrolytes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Coating processes , Coatings , Electrodes , Slurries , Composite materials , Energy generation

Improvement of the Performance for the Anode-Supported SOFCs

S. Amaha, Y. Baba, H. Yakabe, T. Sakurai

FUELCELL 2004; 45-48doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2450

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Topics: Anodes , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fuels , Gas flow , Solid oxide fuel cells , Testing performance , Thermofluids , Warping

Performance of Small Stack for Intermediate Temperature-Operating Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Stainless Steel Interconnects

Joongmyeon Bae, Jin Woo Park, Hee Chun Lim, Kyo-Sang Ahn, Young-Sung Yoo

FUELCELL 2004; 49-52doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2451

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Stainless steel , Temperature , Electrolytes , Anodes , Fuels , Hydrogen , Energy generation , Governments , Mass production

Microscopic Observations of SOFC Anodes Under Operation With Hydrocarbon Fuels

Tatsuya Kawada, Keiji Yashiro, Tomoaki Taura, Kenichiro Takeda, Atsushi Kaimai, Hiroshige Matsumoto, Junichiro Mizusaki, H. Yugami

FUELCELL 2004; 53-59doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2452

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Topics: Anodes , Fuels , Solid oxide fuel cells , Carbon , Electrodes , Nickel , Lasers , Microscopes , Optical microscopes , Oxidation

Fuel Cell Dogmas Revisited

Kas Hemmes

FUELCELL 2004; 61-65doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2453

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Topics: Fuel cells , Boundary-value problems , Electrolytes , Heat engines , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Automotive industry , Fuels , Gaseous fuels , Heat , Human factors

Fuel Cells Constructal Optimization and Research Perspectives

Jose´ V. C. Vargas, Juan C. Ordonez, A. Bejan

FUELCELL 2004; 67-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2454

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Topics: Fuel cells , Optimization , Economics , Anodes , Construction , Degrees of freedom , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrolytes , Energy generation , Fuels

Numerical Model of a Single Phase, Regenerative Fuel Cell

A. Garrard, S. Beck, P. Styring

FUELCELL 2004; 79-84doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2455

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fuel cells , Electrochemistry , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Energy storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Modeling , Physics

Transient Response Analysis of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Considering Equivalent Circuit, Mass and Heat Conservation

K. Ito, H. Koori, K. Onda, H. Masuda, T. Masuoka

FUELCELL 2004; 85-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2456

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Topics: Circuits , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Heat , Polymers , Transients (Dynamics) , Capacitance , Electric vehicles , Proton exchange membranes , Water

Technology Status and Design Overview of a Hybrid Fuel Cell System for a Motorcycle

Nathan J. English, Ramesh K. Shah

FUELCELL 2004; 93-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2457

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Topics: Design , Fuel cells , Motorcycles , Vehicles , Control systems , Cooling , Emissions , Engine design , Engines , Metals

A Stack Design for Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Based on the Newly Developed Heterogeneous Composite Bipolar Plate

Long-Jeng Chen, Ming-San Lee

FUELCELL 2004; 101-105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2458

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Topics: Composite materials , Direct methanol fuel cells , Stack design , Carbon fibers , Anodes , Electrons , Fibers , Fuels , Methanol , Computers

Mass Transport Inside a Flowing Electrolyte Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

M. R. Golriz, J. Gu, D. James

FUELCELL 2004; 107-112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2459

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Electrolytes , Proton exchange membranes , Methanol , Manufacturing , Electrical efficiency , Mass transfer , Simulation

A Study of CO₂ Gas Bubble Behavior in a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

H. Yang, T. S. Zhao, Q. Ye

FUELCELL 2004; 113-122doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2460

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Topics: Bubbles , Carbon dioxide , Direct methanol fuel cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Anodes , Slug flows , Methanol , Transparency , Image formation , Membrane electrode assemblies

Microfabrication Procedures Applicable to Micro-Fuel Cell Design and Production

R. P. Raffaelle, H. J. Ruf, E. C. Piscani

FUELCELL 2004; 123-127doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2461

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Topics: Anodes , Circuits , Composite materials , Design , Fluids , Fuel cells , Fuels , Hydrogen , Manufacturing , Microchannels

An Electroanalytical Study of Methanol Crossover Through Nafion 117 Membrane

F. Kadirgan, O. Savadogo

FUELCELL 2004; 129-132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2462

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Topics: Membranes , Methanol , Anodes , Direct methanol fuel cells , Fuel cells , Gas chromatography , Oxidation , Proton exchange membranes

A Low-Cost Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Power Conditioner for Residential Utility

R. K. Burra, Sudip K. Mazumder

FUELCELL 2004; 133-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2463

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Topics: Power conditioning circuits , Solid oxide fuel cells , Inductors , Design , Durability , Electronics , Power systems (Machinery)

Thermal Modeling of a PEM Fuel Cell

John Fagley, Wenbin Gu, Lee Whitehead

FUELCELL 2004; 141-149doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2464

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Topics: Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Anodes , Computational fluid dynamics , Coolants , Fuel cells , Heat , Plates (structures) , Simulation

A Simple Thermal Model of PEM Fuel Cell Stacks

B. Wetton, K. Promislow, A. C¸ag˘lar

FUELCELL 2004; 151-155doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2465

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Topics: Condensation , Construction , Coolants , Current density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Geometry , Membrane electrode assemblies , Membranes , Plates (structures)

A Three Dimensional CFD Model for PEMFC

Shaoping Li, Ulrich Becker

FUELCELL 2004; 157-164doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2466

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water

Fitting a Three Dimensional PEM Fuel Cell Model to Measurements by Tuning the Porosity and Conductivity of the Catalyst Layer

Mads Bang, Madeleine Odgaard, Thomas Joseph Condra, So̸ren Knudsen Kær

FUELCELL 2004; 165-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2467

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Topics: Catalysts , Electrical conductivity , Fittings , Porosity , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Thermal conductivity , Fuel cells , Computational fluid dynamics , Current density , Gas diffusion layers

Modeling of a Fuel Cell Power System for Automotive Applications

Panini K. Kolavennu, John C. Telotte, Srinivas Palanki

FUELCELL 2004; 177-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2468

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Topics: Automotive industry , Chemical engineering , Chemical kinetics , Fuel cells , Fuels , Heat , Hydrogen , Methane , Modeling , Power systems (Machinery)

Combining CFD and Stress Models for PEM Cells: Initial Development

Carlos Martinez-Baca, Rowland Travis

FUELCELL 2004; 183-188doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2469

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Proton exchange membranes , Stress , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Convection , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrochemical reactions , Electrodes , Finite element analysis

Advances in the Research and Development of Fuel Cells in China

Chong-Fang Ma, Hang Guo, Fang Ye, Jian Yu

FUELCELL 2004; 189-199doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2470

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Topics: China , Direct methanol fuel cells , Fuel cells , Industrial research , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Phosphoric acid fuel cells , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells

Analysis of a 3 kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack Developed by ITRI

M. H. Tsai, Y. Y. Yan, H. S. Chu, R. J. Shyu, F. Tsau

FUELCELL 2004; 201-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2471

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Hot water , Energy / power systems , Energy conversion , Energy efficiency , Energy generation , Fuel cells , Fuels , Hydrogen , Hydrogen storage

Technical Issues Governing the Selection and Development of Dielectric Coolants for Fuel Cell Systems

Leslie A. Momoda, Sky L. Skeith, James H. Lee

FUELCELL 2004; 205-211doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2472

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Topics: Coolants , Fuel cells , Fluids , Heat transfer , Thermal conductivity , Chemical properties , Flash point , Heat capacity , Low temperature , Temperature control

Oxygen Permeation and Methane Conversion Properties of CERIA-Based Composite Membranes Prepared by Tape-Casting Technique

H. Takamura, T. Kobayashi, A. Kamegawa, M. Okada

FUELCELL 2004; 213-217doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2473

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Topics: Composite materials , Membranes , Methane , Oxygen , Tape casting , Density , Blades , Ceramics , Dimensions , Ferrites (Magnetic materials)

Performance Characterization of Solid-Oxide Electrolysis Cells for Hydrogen Production

J. E. O’Brien, C. M. Stoots, J. S. Herring, P. A. Lessing

FUELCELL 2004; 219-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2474

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Topics: Electrolysis , Hydrogen production , Performance characterization , Solid oxide fuel cells , Steam , Fuel cells , Current density , Electrolytes , Gas flow , Instrumentation

Dynamics of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Operation

Randall S. Gemmen, Christopher D. Johnson

FUELCELL 2004; 229-238doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2475

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Stress , Cross-flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Geometry , Reliability , Transients (Dynamics)

The Analysis of the Operating Characteristics in a 600W Air Cooling Portable PEMFC

Young-Jun Sohn, Gu-Gon Park, Tae-Hyun Yang, Young-Gi Yoon, Won-Yong Lee, Sung-Dae Yim, Chang-Soo Kim

FUELCELL 2004; 239-242doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2476

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Topics: Cooling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Design , Fuel cells , Power density , Temperature

Design Concepts for Directed Exit Flow in Micro Fuel Cells

Wei Shi, Sang-Joon Lee

FUELCELL 2004; 243-249doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2477

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Micro fuel cells , Electrodes , Fuel cells , Diffusion (Physics) , Electricity (Physics) , Engineering prototypes , Geometry , Hydrogen

Marine Applications of Fuel Cell Technology

Jinliang Yuan, Juncai Sun, Penting Sun, Takeshi Nakazawa, Bengt Sunde´n

FUELCELL 2004; 251-257doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2478

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Topics: Fuel cell technology , Fuel cells , Ships , Diesel engines , Emergency power , Emissions , Energy / power systems , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Fuels

Analysis of the Co-Generation Potential of a 5 kW PEMFC From Experimentally Determined Performance Data

L. G. Do Val, A. F. Orlando, C. E. R. Siqueira, J. Oexmann

FUELCELL 2004; 259-266doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2479

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Fuels , Heat , Chemical energy , Energy dissipation , Hydrogen , Natural gas , Steady state

Lessons Learned From Residential Experience With Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Systems for Combined Heat and Power

Daisie D. Boettner, Cheryl A. Massie, Darrell D. Massie

FUELCELL 2004; 267-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2480

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Natural gas , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat recovery , Waste heat , Water , Defense industry

Development of Molten Carbonater Fuel Cell at IHI

Shogo Sonoda, Masaaki Tooi, Toshiya Matsuyama, Nobuhisa Murata

FUELCELL 2004; 273-281doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2481

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Energy / power systems , Energy resources , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Micro gas turbines , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Thermal power stations

Fuel Cell Performance Improvements Using Cell-to-Cell Flow Distribution Control

J. Peter Hensel, Randall S. Gemmen, Brian J. Hetzer, Jimmy D. Thornton, Jeffrey S. Vipperman, William W. Clark, A. Fatih Ayhan

FUELCELL 2004; 283-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2482

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Fuels , Needle valves , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Stress , Valves

Influence of Porous Electrode Structure on PEM Fuel Cells Design and Performance

Pietro Asinari, Marco Coppo

FUELCELL 2004; 291-299doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2483

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Topics: Design , Electrodes , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Darcy's law , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Pressure gradient

High Performance Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes

N. Rajalakshmi, R. Rajini, K. S. Dhathathreyan

FUELCELL 2004; 301-304doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2484

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Topics: Electrodes , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Membranes , Catalysts , Membrane electrode assemblies , Diffusion (Physics) , Inks , Lamination , Conducting polymers , Platinum

Prediction of Flow Field in a MCFC Stack With Channels of Complex Shape

D. N. Ryu, D. H. Choi

FUELCELL 2004; 305-310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2485

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Pressure drop , Shapes

Mathematical Modeling of an Internal-Reforming, Carbonate Fuel Cell Stack

Zhiwen Ma, Scott Blanchet, Ramki Venkataraman, Gianluca Iaccarino, Parviz Moin

FUELCELL 2004; 311-318doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2486

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Topics: Fuel cells , Modeling , Design , Electrochemistry , Energy generation , Fluid dynamics , Heat , Mass transfer , Optimization , Product design

Energy Recovery From Wastewater Treatment Biogas: Integration of an Anaerobic Digester With a High Temperature Fuel Cell

Piero Lunghi, Roberto Bove, Emiliano Cerluini, Angelo Moreno

FUELCELL 2004; 319-323doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2487

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Topics: Biogas , Energy recovery , Fuel cells , High temperature , Wastewater treatment , Methane , Emissions , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electric current

Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of a Hybrid Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine Power Plant for Control System Development

Hossein Ghezel-Ayagh, Michael D. Lukas, S. Tobias Junker

FUELCELL 2004; 325-329doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2488

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Topics: Control systems , Dynamic modeling , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Power stations , Simulation , Control equipment , Turbines , Design , Generators

A Comparison Between Life Cycle Assessment of an MCFC System, An LFG-MCFC System, and Traditional Energy Conversion Systems

U. Desideri, P. Lunghi, F. Zepparelli

FUELCELL 2004; 331-338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2489

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Topics: Energy conversion , Life cycle assessment , Molten carbonate fuel cells , Fuel cells , Hydrogen , Natural gas , Sanitary landfills , Computer software , Construction , Emissions

Coupled CFD and Process Simulation of a Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit

Stephen E. Zitney, Michael T. Prinkey, Mehrdad Shahnam, William A. Rogers

FUELCELL 2004; 339-345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2490

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fuel cells , Process simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Amperes , Combustion chambers , Cross-flow , Currents , Fluid mechanics

Multi-Scale Analysis of Transport Phenomenon Inside the SOFC Using MD and CFD Techniques

C. H. Cheng, Y. W. Chang, C. W. Hong

FUELCELL 2004; 347-351doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2491

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Solid oxide fuel cells , Transport phenomena , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Diffusion (Physics) , Solid electrolytes , Temperature , Ceramics , Cooling

Numerical Investigation on the Strategies for Reducing the Cell Temperature Gradient of an Indirect Internal Reforming Tubular SOFC

Takafumi Nishino, Hiroshi Iwai, Kenjiro Suzuki

FUELCELL 2004; 353-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2492

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature gradient , Catalysts , Temperature , Air flow , Density , Energy generation , Gases

Numerical Modeling of a Disk Shape Planar SOFC

Zheng Dang, Hiroshi Iwai, Kenjiro Suzuki

FUELCELL 2004; 361-368doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2493

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Topics: Computer simulation , Disks , Shapes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Design , Electric current , Electric potential , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Heat

Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow of a Flat-Tube High Power Density Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Yixin Lu, Laura Schaefer, Peiwen Li

FUELCELL 2004; 369-374doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2494

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Power density , Simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells

Direct Conversion of Coal and Coal-Derived Carbon in Fuel Cells

John F. Cooper

FUELCELL 2004; 375-385doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2495

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Topics: Carbon , Coal , Fuel cells , Carbon dioxide , Fuels , Anodes , Electrolytes , Emissions , Separation (Technology) , Chemical potential

Direct Carbon Fuel Cell With Molten Hydroxide Electrolyte

Strahinja Zecevic, Edward M. Patton, Parviz Parhami

FUELCELL 2004; 387-394doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2496

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Topics: Direct carbon fuel cells , Electrolytes , Electrodes , Design , Water , Ions , Mass transfer , Oxygen , Temperature , Alloys

A Theoretical Study of the Carbon/Carbonate/Hydroxide (Electro-) Chemical System in a Direct Carbon Fuel Cell

Kas Hemmes, Michel Cassir

FUELCELL 2004; 395-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2497

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Topics: Carbon , Direct carbon fuel cells , Carbon dioxide , Water , Anodes , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fuel cells , Ions , Linear algebra

A Highly Efficient Combined Cycle Fossil and Biomass Fuel Cell Power Generation and Hydrogen Production Plant With Zero CO₂ Emission

Meyer Steinberg

FUELCELL 2004; 401-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2498

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Topics: Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Combined cycles , Emissions , Energy generation , Fuel cells , Hydrogen production , Hydrogen , Carbon , Direct carbon fuel cells

Advanced Ceramic Fuel Cell R&D

Bin Zhu

FUELCELL 2004; 409-417doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2499

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Topics: Ceramics , Fuel cells , Composite materials , Heat conduction , Electrolytes , Protons , Ceramic composites , Containment , Electrodes , Industrial research

Development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and the Component Materials

Koichi Eguchi, Ryuji Kikuchi

FUELCELL 2004; 419-425doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2500

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Carbon , Energy generation , Methane , Anodes , Electrolytes , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fuels , Lanthanum , Oxygen

Corrosion Resistant, Lightweight, and Inexpensive Metallic Bipolar Plates With Excellent Manufacturability for PEM Fuel Cell Power Systems

Yue Hung, K. M. El-Khatib, Hazem Tawfik

FUELCELL 2004; 427-429doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2501

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Topics: Corrosion , Plates (structures) , Power systems (Machinery) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Graphite , Electrodes , Metals , Membranes , Temperature , Testing

Effects of Conductive Vinyl Ester Sealant in Bonding Separator Plate Composites

John G. Clulow

FUELCELL 2004; 431-436doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2502

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Topics: Bonding , Composite materials , Ester , Sealants , Water , Adhesives , Manufacturing , Bending strength , Brittleness , Diluents

Nitride Metallic Bipolar Plates for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Michael P. Brady, Heli Wang, Irene Paulauskas, Bing Yang, Pavlo Sachenko, Peter F. Tortorelli, John A. Turner, Raymond A. Buchanan

FUELCELL 2004; 437-441doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2503

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Alloys , Anodes , Bearings , Corrosion , Fuel cells , Metals

Durability and Performance of Press Molded Polymer Composite Monopolar Plates

Vernon Webb, Michael Hickner, Donald Baird, Scott Case, John Lesko

FUELCELL 2004; 443-448doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2504

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Topics: Durability , Plates (structures) , Polymer composites , Fuel cells , Electrical conductivity , Graphite , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Stability , Compression molding , Electrical properties

PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development: Grafoil Bipolar Materials — A Feasibility Study

N. Rajalakshmi, V. Vijay, S. Pandian, K. S. Dhathathreyan

FUELCELL 2004; 449-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2505

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Graphite , Flow (Dynamics) , Electrical conductivity , Electrical measurement , Fuels , Machining , Metal stamping , Optimization , Plates (structures)

Modeling and Analysis of a Bio-Fuelled Ceramic Fuel Cell Stack

Jinliang Yuan, Bin Zhu, Ramesh K. Shah, Bengt Sunde´n

FUELCELL 2004; 453-459doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2506

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Topics: Ceramics , Fuel cells , Modeling , Fuels , Temperature , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Gas flow , Heat exchangers , Natural resources

Thermodynamic Analysis of SOFC Systems Using Different Fuel Processors

Roberto Bove, Nigel M. Sammes

FUELCELL 2004; 461-466doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2507

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Topics: Fuels , Solid oxide fuel cells , Anodes , Carbon , Computer simulation , Fuel cells , High temperature , Methane , Temperature gradient

Modeling the System and Component Performance Interactions of a SOFC Based APU for Changes in Application Load: Transient Response and Control Strategy

D. F. Rancruel, M. R. von Spakovsky

FUELCELL 2004; 467-475doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2508

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Topics: Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Design , Fuels , Optimization , Electrodes , Optimal control , Power density

Manufacturability of SOFC Fuel Cell Materials Such as Ceramic Tapes and Thick-Film Pastes in an ISO/TS Environment

Richard S. Webb, Alvin H. Feingold, Zachary J. Topka, Eric R. Twiname

FUELCELL 2004; 477-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2509

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Topics: Ceramics , Fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells , Thick films , Automotive industry , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Materials science

The Role of Radiative Heat Transfer With Participating Gases on the Temperature Distribution in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

J. D. J. VanderSteen, J. G. Pharoah

FUELCELL 2004; 483-490doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2510

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Topics: Gases , Radiative heat transfer , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature distribution , Radiation (Physics) , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Modeling , Anodes

Saccharide Fuel Cell (SFC)

Pinchas Schechner, Lea Mor, Shlomo Kimchie, Hussein Tarabeah, Carlos Dosoretz, Kas Hemmes

FUELCELL 2004; 491-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2511

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Topics: Fuel cells , Fuels , Electrodes , Agricultural wastes , Cities , Economics , Food products , Organic wastes , Safety , Storage

A Novel Approach to Designing Highly Efficient and Commercially Viable Biofuel Cells

Nick L. Akers, Shelley D. Minteer

FUELCELL 2004; 497-501doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2512

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Topics: Biofuel , Design , Enzymes , Membrane electrode assemblies , Membranes , Catalysts , Circuits , Electrochemical devices , Ethanol , Fuels

Polymeric Electrode for Sodium Borohydride Fuel Cell

K. Deshmukh, K. S. V. Santhanam

FUELCELL 2004; 503-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2513

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Topics: Electrodes , Fuel cells , Sodium , Oxidation , Anodes , Diffusion (Physics) , Oxygen , Platinum , Polymers , Stainless steel

Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell for Automotive Applications and Vehicle Modeling

M. O. Branda˜o, S. C. A. Almeida

FUELCELL 2004; 507-512doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2514

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Topics: Automotive industry , Ethanol , Fuel cells , Modeling , Vehicles , Capacitors , Catalysts , Control systems , Electrodes , Fuels

Fuel Processing for Fuel Cell Applications

I. Samanta, R. K. Shah, A. Wagner

FUELCELL 2004; 513-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2515

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Topics: Fuel cell applications , Fuel processing , Fuel cells , Fuels , Hydrogen , Water , Biofuel , Coal , Diesel , Gasoline

The Design of a Catalytic Reactor/Heat Exchanger and Fuel Cell for the Covert Generation of Electricity

Diana Hou, Ewelina Lesniak, Mark Lundquist, Stuart W. Churchill, William B. Retallick

FUELCELL 2004; 527-532doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2516

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Topics: Design , Electric power generation , Emissions , Fuel cells , Fuels , Generators , Heat exchangers , Military personnel and organizations , Noise (Sound) , Process design

A Compact Membrane Reactor for Producing Pure Hydrogen From Anhydrous Ammonia

Thomas R. Vencill, Amand S. Chellappa, Mike R. Powell

FUELCELL 2004; 533-537doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2517

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Topics: Hydrogen , Membranes , Fuels , Combustion , Design , Fuel cell applications , Fuel cells , Heat , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Separation (Technology)

Dynamic Simulation of an Autothermal Methane Reformer

Li Yuan, Jacob Brouwer, G. Scott Samuelsen

FUELCELL 2004; 539-546doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2518

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Topics: Methane , Simulation , Carbon , Catalysts , Temperature , Chemical kinetics , Hydrogen , Steam , Dynamic response , Energy conservation

Development of Methanol Reformer for the Portable PEFC Power System by ITRI

C. H. Lee, C. H. Huang, C. T. Lin, Y. C. Liu, Hsin-Sen Chu

FUELCELL 2004; 547-551doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2519

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Topics: Methanol , Power systems (Machinery) , Catalysts , Steam reforming , Water , Energy / power systems , Engineering prototypes , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature , Hydrogen

Seals and Sealants in PEM Fuel Cell Environments: Material, Design, and Durability Challenges

David A. Dillard, Shu Guo, Michael W. Ellis, John J. Lesko, John G. Dillard, Jay Sayre, Bhima Vijayendran

FUELCELL 2004; 553-560doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2520

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Topics: Design , Durability , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Sealants , Fuel cells , Adhesives , Catalysts , Failure , Membranes , Plates (structures)

New Conceptual Gas Distributor With Mass Transfer Enhancing Function in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

P. W. Li, S. P. Chen, M. K. Chyu

FUELCELL 2004; 561-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2521

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Topics: Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Mass transfer , Polymers , Air flow , Proton exchange membranes , Electricity (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Gases

Stack Compression of PEM Fuel Cells

Yeh-Hung Lai, Daniel P. Miller, Chunxin Ji, Thomas A. Trabold

FUELCELL 2004; 567-571doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2522

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Topics: Compression , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Gas diffusion layers , Plates (structures) , Fuel cells , Temperature , Buckling , Cycles , Design , Finite element methods

Development of a Flexible Pilot High Temperature MEA Manufacturing Line

Raymond H. Puffer, Jr., Glen H. Hoppes

FUELCELL 2004; 573-579doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2523

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Topics: High temperature , Manufacturing , Fuel cells , Membranes , Design , Membrane electrode assemblies , Proton exchange membranes , Collaboration , Inventions , Machinery

New Developments in Atomic Hydrogen Permeation Measurements Using a Bimetallic Sensor

Alexandre M. Maul, Luiz A. Correa, Haroldo A. Ponte

FUELCELL 2004; 581-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2524

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Topics: Damage , Hydrogen , Sensors

The Effects of Porosity Distribution Variation in GDL on PEM Fuel Cell Performance

R. Roshandel, B. Farhanieh, E. Saievar-Iranizad

FUELCELL 2004; 587-594doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2525

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Topics: Gas diffusion layers , Porosity , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Density , Electric current , Fuel cells , Catalysts , Current density , Oxygen , Water

Quantitative Imaging of Flow Structures in a U-Shaped Fuel Cell Flow Channel

J. Martin, P. Oshkai, N. Djilali

FUELCELL 2004; 595-602doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2526

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Imaging , Reynolds number , Density , Fluid dynamics , Particulate matter , Separation (Technology) , Topology , Vortices

SWNT Enhanced PEM Fuel Cells

H. J. Ruf, B. J. Landi, R. P. Raffaelle

FUELCELL 2004; 603-606doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2527

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Single-walled nanotubes , Fuel cells , Anodes , Membranes , Platinum , Active materials , Composite materials , Direct methanol fuel cells , Electrical conductivity

Role of Defects on Mechanical Response of Nafion^® Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications

Ahsan Mian, Golam Newaz, Lakshmi Vendra, Xin Wu, Sheng Liu

FUELCELL 2004; 607-611doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2528

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Topics: Fuel cell applications , Membranes , Damage , Nondestructive evaluation , Proton exchange membranes , Fuel cells , Imaging , Mechanical properties , Proton conductivity , Waves

Electrical Contact Resistance Between Gas Diffusion Layers and Bipolar Plates for Applications to PEM Fuel Cells

V. Mishra, F. Yang, R. Pitchumani

FUELCELL 2004; 613-619doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2529

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Topics: Contact resistance , Fractals , Gas diffusion layers , Modeling , Plates (structures) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

The Influence of Air-Bleeding on Co-Poisoning of PEM Fuel Cell

L. Y. Sung, Y. Y. Yan, H. S. Chu, R. J. Shyu, F. Chen

FUELCELL 2004; 621-624doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2530

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Anodes , Fuels , Carbon , Catalysts , Electrodes , Energy generation , Generators , Hydrogen , Platinum

Effect of Fuel Cell Operation Pressure on the Optimization of a Hybrid System SOFC/Turbine for Cogeneration

Georgia C. Karvountzi, Clifford M. Price, Paul F. Duby

FUELCELL 2004; 625-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2531

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Fuel cells , Optimization , Pressure , Solid oxide fuel cells , Turbines

Combined Heat and Power Systems Based on an Externally Integrated Solid Oxide Fuel Cell – Gas Turbine Hybrid System: The Case of a Hospital Under French Legislation

M. Diacakis, R. Hales, M. Morin, P. Pilidis

FUELCELL 2004; 633-637doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2532

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Gas turbines , Solid oxide fuel cells , Cycles , Cogeneration plants , Economics , Electric power generation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Fuels

Preliminary Aeronautical Design Considerations of “High NOS” SOFC/GT Hybrids

Comas Haynes

FUELCELL 2004; 639-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2533

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Topics: Design , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Aircraft , Capacitance , Degrees of freedom , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Reliability , Stress

A Mild Hybrid Engine-Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Vehicle Configuration Using a Continuously Variable Power-Split Transmission

Miguel M. Gomez, James E. Smith

FUELCELL 2004; 647-656doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2534

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Topics: Engines , Fuel cell vehicles , Electric motors , Solid oxide fuel cells , Hybrid electric vehicles , Internal combustion engines , Batteries , Design , Fuels , Vehicles