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ASME 2008 6th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology

Material and Fabrication Processes

Recent Development of Micro Ceramic Reactors for Advanced Ceramic Reactor System

Toshio Suzuki, Toshiaki Yamaguchi, Yoshinobu Fujishiro, Masanobu Awano, Yoshihiro Funahashi

FUELCELL 2008; 1-6https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65016

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View Articletitled, Recent Development of Micro Ceramic Reactors for Advanced Ceramic Reactor System

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Topics: Ceramics , Nuclear reactors , Solid oxide fuel cells , Design , Manufacturing , Cermets , Durability , Electrolytes , Fuels , Generators

Use of Glass-Fabric/Epoxy End Plates in High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell to Reduce Startup Time

Ji-Seok Kim, Jeong-Bin Park, Yun-Mi Kim, Nam-Il Kim, Hee-Young Sun, Kyunghoon Kim, Tae-Won Song, Suk-Gi Hong, Sung-Hoon Ahn

FUELCELL 2008; 7-12https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65046

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View Articletitled, Use of Glass-Fabric/Epoxy End Plates in High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell to Reduce Startup Time

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Topics: Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Glass , High temperature , Plates (structures) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Textiles , Composite materials , Glass fibers , Stainless steel

Comparative Study of SOFC’s Fabricated With Conventional and Reaction-Sintered 8YSZ Powders

Daniel Storjohann, Sophie Menzer, James Daggett, Neal Sullivan, Dustin Beeaff

FUELCELL 2008; 13-18https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65095

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View Articletitled, Comparative Study of SOFC’s Fabricated With Conventional and Reaction-Sintered 8YSZ Powders

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Topics: Anodes , Ceramics , Fuel cells , Fuels , Power density , Solid oxide fuel cells

Preparatory Tests for 1kW Diesel-Powered SOFC Systems

Inyong Kang, Sangho Yoon, Gyujong Bae, Junghyun Kim, Seungwhan Baek, Joongmyeon Bae, Yungsung Yoo

FUELCELL 2008; 19-26https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65096

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View Articletitled, Preparatory Tests for 1kW Diesel-Powered SOFC Systems

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Topics: Diesel , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Coke , Construction , Heat , Anodes , Design , Energy generation , Engineering prototypes

Optimization of Conductive Fillers of a Composite Material for PEM Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates

Elaine Petrach, Xia Wang, Ismat Abu-Isa

FUELCELL 2008; 27-31https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65097

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Conductive Fillers of a Composite Material for PEM Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates

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Topics: Composite materials , Elastomers , Fillers (Materials) , Graphite , Optimization , Plates (structures) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Development of Low-Cost Anode Material for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Sophie Menzer, Grover Coors, Dustin Beeaff, Dan Storjohann

FUELCELL 2008; 33-38https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65099

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View Articletitled, Development of Low-Cost Anode Material for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Anodes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Nickel , Manufacturing , Porosity , Cermets , Design , Electrical resistivity , Electrolytes , Patents

Spray Coating of Electrolyte Films for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

J. Persky, D. Beeaff, S. Menzer, D. Storjohann, G. Coors

FUELCELL 2008; 39-45https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65100

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View Articletitled, Spray Coating of Electrolyte Films for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Electrolytes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Spraying (Coating processes) , Leakage , Sprays , Anodes , Circuits , Fuels , Helium , Hydrogen

Investigating the Use of Stamped Metal Foils as Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cell Stacks

Rachel T. Backes, David T. McMillan, Andrew M. Herring, John R. Berger, John A. Turner, Heli Wang

FUELCELL 2008; 47-54https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65116

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View Articletitled, Investigating the Use of Stamped Metal Foils as Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cell Stacks

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Topics: Metal foil , Plates (structures) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Stainless steel , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Gaskets , Metal stamping , Anodes

Increased Cathodic Kinetics in IT-SOFCs by Inserting Highly-Conductive Nanocrystalline Materials

Hong Huang, Tim Holme, Fritz B. Prinz

FUELCELL 2008; 55-60https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65123

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View Articletitled, Increased Cathodic Kinetics in IT-SOFCs by Inserting Highly-Conductive Nanocrystalline Materials

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Topics: Nanocrystals , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrodes , Oxygen , Chemical kinetics , Current density , Density functional theory , Microelectromechanical systems , Power density , Simulation

Mechanical Properties of LSGM as an Electrolyte for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Alidad Mohammadi, Alevtina L. Smirnova, Nigel M. Sammes

FUELCELL 2008; 61-64https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65151

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Properties of LSGM as an Electrolyte for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Electrolytes , Mechanical properties , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Bending strength , Chemical stability , Elastic moduli , Fracture toughness , Ionic conductivity , Lanthanum

An Investigation of Doped Perovskites Based on La, Pr, and Sm Ferrites as Cathode Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Alexander Lassman, Alevtina Smirnova, Nigel Sammes

FUELCELL 2008; 65-68https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65153

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View Articletitled, An Investigation of Doped Perovskites Based on La, Pr, and Sm Ferrites as Cathode Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrical conductivity , Temperature , Lanthanum , Samarium , Cobalt , Iron , Nickel , Strontium

Improving PEM Fuel Cell Catalysts Using Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Supports

Yingke Zhou, Robert Pasquarelli, Joe Berry, David Ginley, Ryan O’Hayre

FUELCELL 2008; 69-77https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65172

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View Articletitled, Improving PEM Fuel Cell Catalysts Using Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Supports

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Topics: Carbon , Catalysts , Nitrogen , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Nanoparticles , Graphite , Electrochemical analysis , Methanol , Oxidation , Oxygen

Electrode Reaction and Cell Performances of IT-SOFC Using BaZrO₃ Proton Conductors

Fumitada Iguchi, Noriko Sata, Yugami Hiroo

FUELCELL 2008; 79-84https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65205

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View Articletitled, Electrode Reaction and Cell Performances of IT-SOFC Using BaZrO3 Proton Conductors

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Topics: Electrodes , Protons , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrolytes , Chemical stability , Circuits , Proton conductivity , Sintering

Mechanical Properties of Ceria Based Oxygen Ionic Conductors for SOFC

Hiroo Yugami, Fumitada Iguchi, Kazuhisa Sato, Toshiyuki Hashida

FUELCELL 2008; 85-91https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65206

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Properties of Ceria Based Oxygen Ionic Conductors for SOFC

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Oxygen , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fracture toughness , Creep , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Temperature , Temperature effects , Diffusion (Physics)

Characterization of Electrochemical Properties of Micro-Tubular SOFCs

Kevin V. Galloway, Nigel M. Sammes, Jung-Hoon Song

FUELCELL 2008; 93-96https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65260

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Electrochemical Properties of Micro-Tubular SOFCs

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Anodes , Operating temperature , Cermets , Composite materials , Electrolytes , Power density , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Temperature

Fabrication of Anode-Supported Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using an Extrusion and Vacuum Infiltration Technique

Jung-Hoon Song, Nigel M. Sammes, Xiaoyu Zhang

FUELCELL 2008; 97-101https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65264

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of Anode-Supported Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using an Extrusion and Vacuum Infiltration Technique

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Topics: Anodes , Extruding , Manufacturing , Solid oxide fuel cells , Vacuum , Electrolytes , Cermets , Circuits , Electrochemical analysis , Electron microscopy

Cell, Stack and System Modeling

CFD Analysis of Two-Phase Flow and Convective Heat Transfer in PEMFC Ducts

Jinliang Yuan, Huamin Zhang, Bengt Sunde´n

FUELCELL 2008; 103-111https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65014

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View Articletitled, CFD Analysis of Two-Phase Flow and Convective Heat Transfer in PEMFC Ducts

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Convection , Ducts , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Two-phase flow , Boundary-value problems , Water , Computational methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat

Storage of DMFC MEA at Extreme Temperatures

Ulrike Krewer, Junyoung Park, Jinhwa Lee, Hyejung Cho

FUELCELL 2008; 113-122https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65018

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View Articletitled, Storage of DMFC MEA at Extreme Temperatures

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Storage , Temperature

Numerical Simulation of Electrochemical Reaction in Reconstructed Three-Dimensional LSM/YSZ Composite Cathode

Tadahiro Nakagawa, Naoki Shikazono, Nobuhide Kasagi

FUELCELL 2008; 123-131https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65027

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Electrochemical Reaction in Reconstructed Three-Dimensional LSM/YSZ Composite Cathode

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Topics: Composite materials , Computer simulation , Electrochemical reactions , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Modeling , Particulate matter , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Charge transfer

A Modeling Study of the Effect of Cathode Delamination on SOFC Performance

Gianfranco DiGiuseppe, Gladys Morin Licon

FUELCELL 2008; 133-142https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65030

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View Articletitled, A Modeling Study of the Effect of Cathode Delamination on SOFC Performance

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Topics: Delamination , Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Adhesion , Density , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Separation (Technology)

Kinetic Analysis of C₄ Alkane and Alkene Pyrolysis: Implications for SOFC Operation

Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Anthony M. Dean

FUELCELL 2008; 143-153https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65033

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View Articletitled, Kinetic Analysis of C4 Alkane and Alkene Pyrolysis: Implications for SOFC Operation

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Topics: Pyrolysis , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Anodes , Chemistry , Fuels , Pressure

A Numerical Investigation Into the Use of Patterned Electrodes in a Segmented-in-Series Tubular SOFC

B. A. Haberman, G. Bortuzzo, A. J. Marquis

FUELCELL 2008; 155-164https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65052

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View Articletitled, A Numerical Investigation Into the Use of Patterned Electrodes in a Segmented-in-Series Tubular SOFC

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Topics: Electrodes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Design , Electrical conductivity , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Ceramics , Computers , Electrical resistance

Porous Anode Model for Coal Syngas Fuelled SOFC: Combined Mass and Energy Transport Normal to Cell Plane

Kirk Gerdes, Randall Gemmen

FUELCELL 2008; 165-175https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65055

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View Articletitled, Porous Anode Model for Coal Syngas Fuelled SOFC: Combined Mass and Energy Transport Normal to Cell Plane

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Topics: Anodes , Coal , Solid oxide fuel cells , Syngas , Heat , Composite materials , Current density , Electrochemical reactions , Electrolytes , Furnaces

Analysis and Design of a PEM Fuel Cell Structure

Tien-Tung Chung, Chin-Te Lin, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Yi-Ting Jheng, Chi-Chang Chen, Yi-Yie Yan

FUELCELL 2008; 177-184https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65077

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Design of a PEM Fuel Cell Structure

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Topics: Design , Finite element analysis , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Effects of Electrode Microstructure on Polarization Characteristics of SOFC Anodes

Yusuke Sakamoto, Naoki Shikazono, Nobuhide Kasagi

FUELCELL 2008; 185-190https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65079

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View Articletitled, Effects of Electrode Microstructure on Polarization Characteristics of SOFC Anodes

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Topics: Anodes , Electrodes , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Coating processes , Coatings , Composite materials , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

1-D Computational Model of a PEM Fuel Cell Using Reaction Rate Law Kinetics to Model the Consumption of Hydrogen at the Anode

Sean Goudy, S. O. Bade Shrestha, Iskender Sahin

FUELCELL 2008; 191-196https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65118

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View Articletitled, 1-D Computational Model of a PEM Fuel Cell Using Reaction Rate Law Kinetics to Model the Consumption of Hydrogen at the Anode

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Topics: Anodes , Hydrogen , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Membranes , Polymers , Electrodes , Mass transfer , Proton exchange membranes , Atoms , Chemical kinetics

Mathematical Modeling of a Molten-Carbonate Fuel Cell Using MathCAD

David Blekhman, Stephen T. McClain

FUELCELL 2008; 197-210https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65119

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View Articletitled, Mathematical Modeling of a Molten-Carbonate Fuel Cell Using MathCAD

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Topics: Fuel cells , Modeling , Fuel cell applications , Homework , Students , Thermodynamics , Carbon , Combustion , Cutting , Energy / power systems

Power Generation Properties of a Micro Tubular SOFC Bundle Under Pressurized Conditions

S. Hashimoto, Y. Liu, K. Asano, M. Mori, Y. Funahashi, Y. Fujishiro

FUELCELL 2008; 211-214https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65125

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View Articletitled, Power Generation Properties of a Micro Tubular SOFC Bundle Under Pressurized Conditions

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Topics: Energy generation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Anodes , Power density , Atmospheric pressure , Circuits , Electrolytes , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

A High-Performance No-Chamber Fuel Cell Operated on Flame

Kang Wang, Jeongmin Ahn, Zongping Shao

FUELCELL 2008; 215-221https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65130

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View Articletitled, A High-Performance No-Chamber Fuel Cell Operated on Flame

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Topics: Flames , Fuel cells , Fuels , Anodes , Combustion , Ethanol , Power density , Temperature , Carbon , Heat

Geometry Optimization for Self-Breathing PEMFC With Sequential Quadratic Programming Method

Xiu Qing Xing, Kah Wai Lum, Yan Ling Wu, Hee Joo Poh

FUELCELL 2008; 223-232https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65139

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View Articletitled, Geometry Optimization for Self-Breathing PEMFC With Sequential Quadratic Programming Method

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Topics: Geometry , Optimization , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Quadratic programming , Anodes , Design , Fuel cells , Matlab , Current density , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Sensitivity Analysis of a SOFC-GT Based Power Cycle

Farshid Zabihian, Alan S. Fung, Murat Koksal, Shakil Malek, Moftah Elhebshi

FUELCELL 2008; 233-239https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65147

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View Articletitled, Sensitivity Analysis of a SOFC-GT Based Power Cycle

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Topics: Sensitivity analysis , Solid oxide fuel cells , Thermodynamic power cycles , Fuels , Turbines , Compressors , Gas turbines , Cycles , Biogas , Methane

Modelling of Co-Planar Type Single-Chamber Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SC-SOFCs)

Naveed Akhtar, Stephen P. Decent, Daniel Loghin, Kevin Kendall

FUELCELL 2008; 241-255https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65150

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View Articletitled, Modelling of Co-Planar Type Single-Chamber Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SC-SOFCs)

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Topics: Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Hydrogen , Anodes , Electrolytes , Flow (Dynamics) , Carbon , Computer simulation , Computer software , Electrodes

Comparative Evaluation of Heating Techniques for Room Temperature Startup of a PEMFC

Chaitanya J. Bapat, Stefan T. Thynell

FUELCELL 2008; 257-266https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65156

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View Articletitled, Comparative Evaluation of Heating Techniques for Room Temperature Startup of a PEMFC

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Topics: Heating , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Temperature , Gas diffusion layers , Heat , Fuel cells , Plates (structures) , Contact resistance , Convection , Flow (Dynamics)

Numerical Simulation of an Innovative PEM Fuel Cell Stack

Kanthi L. Bhamidipati, Hoda Amani, Sylvia Strauss, Tequila A. L. Harris

FUELCELL 2008; 267-274https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65167

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of an Innovative PEM Fuel Cell Stack

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Topics: Computer simulation , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Design , Fuel cells , Power density , Plates (structures) , Weight (Mass)

Comparison of Feeding Gas Strategies (Co- and Counter-Flow) in a PEM Fuel Cell Through a Pseudo 2D Diphasic Water Model

Sylvain Chupin, Julien Ramousse, Kodjo Agbossou, Yves Dube´, Sophie Didierjean, Gael Maranzanna

FUELCELL 2008; 275-282https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65168

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Feeding Gas Strategies (Co- and Counter-Flow) in a PEM Fuel Cell Through a Pseudo 2D Diphasic Water Model

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Electrodes , Floods , Water distribution , Drying , Fuel cells , Membranes , Vapors

Modeling the Species Transport and Reactions in an SOFC Cathode Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

Emily Ryan, Cristina Amon

FUELCELL 2008; 283-289https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65169

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View Articletitled, Modeling the Species Transport and Reactions in an SOFC Cathode Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

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Topics: Hydrodynamics , Modeling , Particulate matter , Solid oxide fuel cells , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrodes , Uncertainty , Approximation , Computers , Discrete systems

Optimization of Passive Air Breathing Fuel Cell Cathodes

Bryan Babcock, A. J. Tupper, Dan Clark, Tibor Fabian, Ryan O’Hayre

FUELCELL 2008; 291-302https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65171

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Passive Air Breathing Fuel Cell Cathodes

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Topics: Fuel cells , Optimization , Contact resistance , Pressure , Gas diffusion layers , Design , Natural convection , Tradeoffs , Air flow , Compression

Experimental Performance Evaluation of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell at Different Temperatures and Pressures

Etim U. Ubong, Susanta K. Das, K. J. Berry, Antonio Reis

FUELCELL 2008; 303-308https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65177

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View Articletitled, Experimental Performance Evaluation of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell at Different Temperatures and Pressures

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Topics: High temperature , Performance evaluation , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Temperature , Hydrogen , Fuels , Pressure , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Gases

Criteria for Characterizing the Performances of Fuel Cell Humidifiers: Theoretical Approach and Experimental Results

Corinne Dalet, Olivier Lottin, Gae¨l Maranzana, Mouad Diny

FUELCELL 2008; 309-316https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65182

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View Articletitled, Criteria for Characterizing the Performances of Fuel Cell Humidifiers: Theoretical Approach and Experimental Results

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Topics: Fuel cells , Humidifiers , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Gases , Floods , Heat transfer , Membranes , Temperature

Hydrogen Sulfide Induced Nickel Depletion of SOFC Anodes

Alexandre Lussier, Joseph Dvorak, Stephen Sofie, Yves U. Idzerda

FUELCELL 2008; 317-321https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65189

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View Articletitled, Hydrogen Sulfide Induced Nickel Depletion of SOFC Anodes

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Topics: Anodes , Hydrogen , Nickel , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrical conductivity , Temperature

Quasi-3-D Dynamic Model of an Internally Reforming Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell for Hydrogen Co-Production

Brendan Shaffer, Michael Hunsuck, Jacob Brouwer

FUELCELL 2008; 323-337https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65193

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View Articletitled, Quasi-3-D Dynamic Model of an Internally Reforming Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell for Hydrogen Co-Production

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Topics: Dynamic models , Hydrogen , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Fuels , Cooling , Engineering simulation , Exhaust systems , Simulation , Air flow

A Dynamic Model of PEMFC System for the Simulation of Residential Power Generation

S. Yu, H. S. Kim, Y. D. Lee, K. Y. Ahn

FUELCELL 2008; 339-345https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65198

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View Articletitled, A Dynamic Model of PEMFC System for the Simulation of Residential Power Generation

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Topics: Circuits , Cooling , Dynamic models , Energy generation , Generators , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Simulation

A Computational Analysis to Identify the Current Density Characteristics of a Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Mustafa F. Serincan, Ugur Pasaogullari, Nigel M. Sammes

FUELCELL 2008; 347-352https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65199

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View Articletitled, A Computational Analysis to Identify the Current Density Characteristics of a Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Current density , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Currents , Electrolytes , Finite element methods , Heat , Leakage

A Comprehensive Analysis Procedure for Predicting the Performance of a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell

D. H. Choi, H. S. Kim

FUELCELL 2008; 353-359https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65207

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View Articletitled, A Comprehensive Analysis Procedure for Predicting the Performance of a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell

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Topics: Molten carbonate fuel cells , Current density , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Anisotropy , Anodes , Chemical kinetics , Electrical conductivity , Electrodes , Heat

The Dynamic Modeling of PEMFC System for Automotive Application

Sanggyu Kang, Kyoungdoug Min

FUELCELL 2008; 361-366https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65211

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View Articletitled, The Dynamic Modeling of PEMFC System for Automotive Application

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Topics: Automotive industry , Dynamic modeling , Dynamic response , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

CFD Analysis of a Two-Phase Flow Model for a Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Susanta K. Das, K. J. Berry

FUELCELL 2008; 367-376https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65212

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View Articletitled, CFD Analysis of a Two-Phase Flow Model for a Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Low temperature , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Two-phase flow , Water resource management , Charge transfer , Design , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrochemical reactions , Electroosmosis

On Modeling Multi-Component Diffusion Inside the Porous Anode of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Fick’s Model

Fatma N. Cayan, Suryanarayana R. Pakalapati, Francisco Elizalde-Blancas, Ismail Celik

FUELCELL 2008; 377-386https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65236

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View Articletitled, On Modeling Multi-Component Diffusion Inside the Porous Anode of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Fick’s Model

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Topics: Anodes , Diffusion (Physics) , Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Corrosion , Errors , Methane , Molten salt reactors , Simulation , Steam reforming

Numerical Simulation of SOFC Performance Affected by Cathode Mesoscale-Structure Control

Akio Konno, Hiroshi Iwai, Motohiro Saito, Hideo Yoshida

FUELCELL 2008; 387-394https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65246

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of SOFC Performance Affected by Cathode Mesoscale-Structure Control

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Topics: Computer simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrodes , Electrolytes , Current density , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrochemical reactions

Modeling and Simulations of Deformation and Transport in PEM Fuel Cells

Serhat Yesilyurt

FUELCELL 2008; 395-406https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65258

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Simulations of Deformation and Transport in PEM Fuel Cells

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Topics: Deformation , Engineering simulation , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Simulation , Membranes , Transients (Dynamics) , Water , Anodes , Gas diffusion layers

Fuel Processing and Storage

Examination of the Effect of System Pressure Ratio and Heat Recuperation on the Efficiency of a Coal Based Gas Turbine Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Generation System With CO₂ Capture

John G. VanOsdol, Randall Gemmen, Eric Liese

FUELCELL 2008; 407-415https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65083

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View Articletitled, Examination of the Effect of System Pressure Ratio and Heat Recuperation on the Efficiency of a Coal Based Gas Turbine Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Generation System With CO2 Capture

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Coal , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Heat , Hybrid power systems , Pressure , Carbon dioxide , Compression , Anodes

Water Vapor Effects on Fuel Cell Desulfurizer Performance: A Decade of Field Experience

Gordon Israelson

FUELCELL 2008; 417-428https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65131

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View Articletitled, Water Vapor Effects on Fuel Cell Desulfurizer Performance: A Decade of Field Experience

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Topics: Fuel cells , Water vapor , Sorbents , Sulfur , Natural gas , Fuels , Pipelines , Solid oxide fuel cells , Desulfurization , Uncertainty

Development of Logistic Fuel Desulfurizers Endowed With Nanoartifacts

Desikan Sundararajan, Abdul-Majeed Azad

FUELCELL 2008; 429-432https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65138

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View Articletitled, Development of Logistic Fuel Desulfurizers Endowed With Nanoartifacts

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Topics: Fuels , Sulfur , Catalysts , Desulfurization , Anodes , Bearings , Biomimetics , Coal , Diesel , Fuel cells

Modeling of Material Parameters for Increased Steam-Permeation in Yttrium-Doped Barium Cerate Ceramic Membranes

Michael D. Sanders, Ryan P. O’Hayre, W. Grover Coors

FUELCELL 2008; 433-439https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65173

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Material Parameters for Increased Steam-Permeation in Yttrium-Doped Barium Cerate Ceramic Membranes

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Topics: Ceramics , Membranes , Modeling , Steam , Yttrium , Diffusion (Physics) , Temperature , Coal , Energy conversion , Fuel cell applications

High Pressure Reforming and Hydrogen Purification for Military Fuel Cell Use

Benjamin G. Oster, John P. Hurley, Nikhil Patel, Ted R. Aulich, Michael E. Collings, Ronald C. Timpe, Franklin H. Holcomb

FUELCELL 2008; 441-446https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65188

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View Articletitled, High Pressure Reforming and Hydrogen Purification for Military Fuel Cell Use

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Topics: Fuel cells , High pressure (Physics) , Hydrogen , Military systems , Fuels , Feedstock , Methanol , Optimization , Pressure , Proton exchange membranes

On-Board Hydrogen for High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Stack by Methane and Methanol Steam Reforming

Panini Kolavennu, Susanta K. Das, K. Joel Berry

FUELCELL 2008; 447-451https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65213

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View Articletitled, On-Board Hydrogen for High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Stack by Methane and Methanol Steam Reforming

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Topics: High temperature , Hydrogen , Methane , Methanol , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Steam reforming , Fuels , Carbon , Combined heat and power , Design

Ethanol Transport and Chemistry in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

James M. Daggett, Neal P. Sullivan, Robert J. Kee, Huayang Zhu, Anthony M. Dean

FUELCELL 2008; 453-460https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65229

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ethanol Transport and Chemistry in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Anodes , Biomass , Chemistry , Ethanol , Solid oxide fuel cells

Hexaaluminate Catalysts for Fuel Reforming

Nicholas E. McGuire, Neal P. Sullivan, Robert J. Kee, Huayang Zhu, James A. Nabity, Jeffrey R. Engel, David T. Wickham, Michael Kaufman

FUELCELL 2008; 461-468https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65231

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hexaaluminate Catalysts for Fuel Reforming

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Topics: Catalysts , Fuels , Metals , Stability , Boundary layers , Chemical kinetics , Fuel cell applications , Fuel processing , High temperature , Methane

Water Management Scheme for a 3-kW JP-8 Steam Reformer-SOFC Power System

Chakravarthy Sishtla, James R. Wangerow, Andy H. Hill, Michael Onischak, Franklin H. Holcomb

FUELCELL 2008; 469-474https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65233

Abstract

View Articletitled, Water Management Scheme for a 3-kW JP-8 Steam Reformer-SOFC Power System

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Topics: Power systems (Machinery) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Steam , Water resource management , Water , Anodes , Carbon , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Military systems

Design and Demonstration of a Multi-Fuel Automotive Fuel Processor With Novel Catalyst Integration and Rapid Control System

Christopher O’Brien, Michael Leshchiner, Todd M. Ryan

FUELCELL 2008; 475-484https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65238

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Demonstration of a Multi-Fuel Automotive Fuel Processor With Novel Catalyst Integration and Rapid Control System

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Topics: Catalysts , Control systems , Design , Fuels , Heat exchangers , Hydrogen , Steam , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Fuel processing

Waste-to-Energy at Military Installations Through Pyrolysis and Direct Carbon Fuel Cells

Scott M. Lux, Franklin H. Holcomb, Ronald H. Wolk

FUELCELL 2008; 485-489https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65247

Abstract

View Articletitled, Waste-to-Energy at Military Installations Through Pyrolysis and Direct Carbon Fuel Cells

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Topics: Direct carbon fuel cells , Military systems , Pyrolysis , Waste-to-energy , Army , Databases , Solid wastes , Stress

System Demonstration and Optimization

Exergy Analysis a 5kW Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) With Cogeneration

A. Ahmadi, M. A. Ehyaei

FUELCELL 2008; 491-497https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65128

Abstract

View Articletitled, Exergy Analysis a 5kW Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) With Cogeneration

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Electrolytes , Exergy , Exergy analysis , Fuel cells , Optimization , Polymers

Fuel Cell Distributed Generation System for Cooling

A. I. ElSherbini, A. M. Al-Qattan

FUELCELL 2008; 499-507https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65190

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fuel Cell Distributed Generation System for Cooling

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Topics: Air conditioning , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Distributed power generation , Fuel cells , Solid oxide fuel cells , Thermal energy storage

System Design

Techno-Economic Optimal Design and Application of SOFC Systems for Residential Micro-CHP Applications in the U.S.

Robert J. Braun

FUELCELL 2008; 509-527https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65063

Abstract

View Articletitled, Techno-Economic Optimal Design and Application of SOFC Systems for Residential Micro-CHP Applications in the U.S.

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Design , Solid oxide fuel cells , Life cycle costing , Methane , Optimization , Anodes , Cogeneration systems , Heat , Hydrogen fuels

Optimal Design of Hybrid Electric Fuel Cell Vehicles Under Uncertainty and Enterprise Considerations

Jeongwoo Han, Panos Papalambros

FUELCELL 2008; 529-540https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65111

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimal Design of Hybrid Electric Fuel Cell Vehicles Under Uncertainty and Enterprise Considerations

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Topics: Design , Fuel cell vehicles , Uncertainty , Fuel cells , Optimization , Automotive design , Batteries , Corporate average fuel economy , Fluctuations (Physics) , Fuel efficiency

Part I of II: Development of MERESS Model—Developing System Models of Stationary Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Fuel Cell Systems (FCS) for Reduced Costs and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Whitney G. Colella, Stephen H. Schneider, Daniel M. Kammen, Aditya Jhunjhunwala, Nigel Teo

FUELCELL 2008; 541-562https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65112

Abstract

View Articletitled, Part I of II: Development of MERESS Model—Developing System Models of Stationary Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Fuel Cell Systems (FCS) for Reduced Costs and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

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Topics: Combined heat and power , Emissions , Fuel cells , Heat , Optimization , Stress

Part II of II: Deployment of MERESS Model—Designing, Controlling, and Installing Stationary Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Fuel Cell Systems (FCS) to Reduce Costs and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Whitney G. Colella, Stephen H. Schneider, Daniel M. Kammen, Aditya Jhunjhunwala, Nigel Teo

FUELCELL 2008; 563-589https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65113

Abstract

View Articletitled, Part II of II: Deployment of MERESS Model—Designing, Controlling, and Installing Stationary Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Fuel Cell Systems (FCS) to Reduce Costs and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Combined heat and power , Design , Emissions , Fuel cells , Heat , Optimization , Stress

General Issues on Fuel Cells

Fuel Cell Vehicle Learning Demonstration: Study of Factors Affecting Fuel Cell Degradation

Jennifer Kurtz, Keith Wipke, Sam Sprik

FUELCELL 2008; 591-602https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65034

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fuel Cell Vehicle Learning Demonstration: Study of Factors Affecting Fuel Cell Degradation

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Topics: Fuel cell vehicles , Fuel cells , Teams , Hydrogen , Vehicles , Roads , Composite materials , Design , Feedback , Industrial research

Basic Fuel Cell Electrochemical Thermodynamic Studies: Utilization and Thermodynamic Performance for Various Fuels

Wolfgang Winkler, Mark Williams

FUELCELL 2008; 603-609https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65040

Abstract

View Articletitled, Basic Fuel Cell Electrochemical Thermodynamic Studies: Utilization and Thermodynamic Performance for Various Fuels

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Topics: Fuel cells , Fuels , Carbon , Hydrogen , Methane , Methanol , Oxygen , Protons , Anodes , Combustion

A New Technology of Scrape-Applied Method for the Manufacturing of MEA of Fuel-Cell System

Shinn-Dar Wu, Chi-Hung Lee, Chang-Pin Chou, Yen-Zen Wang

FUELCELL 2008; 611-616https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65049

Abstract

View Articletitled, A New Technology of Scrape-Applied Method for the Manufacturing of MEA of Fuel-Cell System

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Topics: Fuel cells , Manufacturing , Electrodes , Batteries , Lithium , Direct methanol fuel cells , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Rollers , Stability , Weight (Mass)

Surface Treated SS304 Stainless Steel Bipolar Plates: Its Properties and Single Cell Performance

Yu-Ming Lee, Shuo-Jen Lee, Chih-Yuan Lee, Ping-Hung Lai

FUELCELL 2008; 617-621https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65152

Abstract

View Articletitled, Surface Treated SS304 Stainless Steel Bipolar Plates: Its Properties and Single Cell Performance

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Stainless steel

Ethanol Logistics for Fuel Cells Applications in Brazil

Egberto Gomes Franco, Paulo Lucas Dantas Filho, Flavio Taioli, Carlos Eduardo Rollo Ribeiro, Geraldo Francisco Burani

FUELCELL 2008; 623-627https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65174

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ethanol Logistics for Fuel Cells Applications in Brazil

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Topics: Ethanol , Fuel cells , Logistics , Fuels , Hydrogen , Natural gas , Renewable energy , Economics , Energy generation , Fossil fuels

Economic Viability of a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Working With Biogas

Albert Castell, Pere Margalef, Marc Medrano, Luisa F. Cabeza, Scott G. Samuelsen

FUELCELL 2008; 629-637https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65259

Abstract

View Articletitled, Economic Viability of a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell Working With Biogas

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Topics: Biogas , Combined heat and power , Fuel cells , Molten carbonate fuel cells

Mechanical Properties of Micro-Tubular SOFCs

Brycen R. Roy, Nigel M. Sammes, Toshio Suzuki

FUELCELL 2008; 639-643https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65261

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mechanical Properties of Micro-Tubular SOFCs

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Solid oxide fuel cells , Testing , Anodes , Nanoindentation , Sintering , Temperature , Wall thickness , Co-firing , Design

Controls and Systems Analysis

Effect of Anode-Off Gas Recirculation at Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System

Seugnwhan Baek, Yongmin Kim, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2008; 645-651https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65043

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Anode-Off Gas Recirculation at Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System

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Topics: Anodes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Diesel , Gases , Density , Fuels , System efficiency

Control Sensitivity Study for a Hybrid Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine System

Larry Banta, Jason Absten, Alex Tsai, Randall Gemmen, David Tucker

FUELCELL 2008; 653-659https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65054

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control Sensitivity Study for a Hybrid Fuel Cell/Gas Turbine System

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Topics: Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Solid oxide fuel cells , Air flow , Valves , Combustion chambers , Compressors , Control systems , Design , Generators

Modeling and Controls of a Fuel Delivery System With Dual Recirculation Lines for a PEM Fuel Cell System

Jinglin He, Song-Yul Choe, Chang-Ouk Hong

FUELCELL 2008; 661-673https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65064

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling and Controls of a Fuel Delivery System With Dual Recirculation Lines for a PEM Fuel Cell System

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Topics: Fuel delivery systems , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Pressure , Anodes , Control equipment , Hydrogen , Stress

RGA Analysis of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Hybrid Plant

Alex Tsai, Larry Banta, David Tucker, Randall Gemmen

FUELCELL 2008; 675-680https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65070

Abstract

View Articletitled, RGA Analysis of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Hybrid Plant

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Topics: Gas turbines , Solid oxide fuel cells , Transfer functions , Air flow , Cycles , Frequency response , System coupling , Test facilities , Valves

Multivariable Robust Control of a Simulated Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Plant

Alex Tsai, Larry Banta, David Tucker, Randall Gemmen

FUELCELL 2008; 681-689https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65071

Abstract

View Articletitled, Multivariable Robust Control of a Simulated Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Plant

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Topics: Gas turbines , Robust control , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuel cells , Air flow , Algorithms , Simulation , Transfer functions , Transients (Dynamics) , Frequency response

Electrical and Thermal Time Constants Fuel Cell System Identification: A Linear Versus Neural Network Approach

M. T. Outeiro, Alberto J. L. Cardoso, R. Chibante, A. S. Carvalho

FUELCELL 2008; 691-699https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65082

Abstract

View Articletitled, Electrical and Thermal Time Constants Fuel Cell System Identification: A Linear Versus Neural Network Approach

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Matlab , Proton exchange membranes , Automotive industry , Energy generation , Fluids , Nonlinear systems , Stress

Design, Simulation, and Control of a 100 Megawatt-Class Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Hybrid System

Fabian Mueller, Brian Tarroja, James Maclay, Faryar Jabbari, Jacob Brouwer, Scott Samuelsen

FUELCELL 2008; 701-714https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65194

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design, Simulation, and Control of a 100 Megawatt-Class Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Hybrid System

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Topics: Design , Gas turbines , Integrated systems , Simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells

Water Management

Predicting Phase-Change Rate in PEFC Gas Diffusion Layer

Suman Basu, Chao-Yang Wang, Ken S. Chen

FUELCELL 2008; 715-722https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65015

Abstract

View Articletitled, Predicting Phase-Change Rate in PEFC Gas Diffusion Layer

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Topics: Condensation , Evaporation , Gas diffusion layers , Two-phase flow , Water , Temperature , Vapors , Catalysts , Computer simulation , Electrolytes

Water Crossover Reduction in DMFC Utilizing Hydrophobic Anode MPL

Christian E. Shaffer, Chao-Yang Wang

FUELCELL 2008; 723-734https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65019

Abstract

View Articletitled, Water Crossover Reduction in DMFC Utilizing Hydrophobic Anode MPL

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Topics: Anodes , Direct methanol fuel cells , Fuels , Water

A Catalyst Layer Flooding Model for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

Partha P. Mukherjee, Chao-Yang Wang

FUELCELL 2008; 735-741https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65021

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Catalyst Layer Flooding Model for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

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Topics: Catalysts , Electrolytes , Floods , Fuel cells , Polymers , Water , Gas diffusion layers , Evaporation , Heat , Operating temperature

Experimental Investigations on a PEMFC at Sub-Freezing Temperatures

E. Pinton, Y. Fourneron, S. Rosini, L. Antoni

FUELCELL 2008; 743-750https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65023

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigations on a PEMFC at Sub-Freezing Temperatures

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Topics: Freezing , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Temperature , Ice , Membranes , Electrical resistance , Electrochemical reactions , Fuel cells , Heat , Oxygen

Effects of Ambient Conditions on the Cell Performance of a Passive Air-Breathing DMFC

Xiaowei Zhu, Jun Li, Qiang Liao, Xun Zhu, Dingding Ye

FUELCELL 2008; 751-756https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65039

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Ambient Conditions on the Cell Performance of a Passive Air-Breathing DMFC

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Floods , Water

Measurement of Liquid Water Accumulation in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell With Dead-Ended Anode

Jason B. Siegel, Denise A. McKay, Anna G. Stefanopoulou

FUELCELL 2008; 757-768https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65053

Abstract

View Articletitled, Measurement of Liquid Water Accumulation in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell With Dead-Ended Anode

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Topics: Anodes , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Gas diffusion layers , Imaging , Neutrons , Carbon , Current density , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Floods

Liquid Water Effects on the Performance of a PEMFC With Serpentine-Parallel Channels

Biao Zhou, Anh Dinh Le

FUELCELL 2008; 769-796https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65136

Abstract

View Articletitled, Liquid Water Effects on the Performance of a PEMFC With Serpentine-Parallel Channels

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Porous materials , Algorithms , Current density , Deformation , Drops , Electrochemical reactions , Electrochemistry

Modeling Water-Droplet Detachment From GDL/Channel Interface in PEM Fuel Cells

Ken S. Chen

FUELCELL 2008; 797-803https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65137

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling Water-Droplet Detachment From GDL/Channel Interface in PEM Fuel Cells

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Topics: Drops , Gas diffusion layers , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Proton exchange membranes , Air flow , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Drag (Fluid dynamics)

A Novel Reactant Delivery System for PEM Fuel Cells

Brenton Greska, Peter DeRoche, Anjaneyulu Krothapalli

FUELCELL 2008; 805-810https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65142

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Reactant Delivery System for PEM Fuel Cells

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Membranes , Physics

The Impact of Rib/Channel, Water and Heat Transport on Limiting Current Density

Yuichiro Tabuchi, Norio Kubo

FUELCELL 2008; 811-820https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65201

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Impact of Rib/Channel, Water and Heat Transport on Limiting Current Density

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Topics: Current density , Heat , Water , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Oxygen , Flow (Dynamics) , Automobiles , Automotive industry , Design , Dimensions

Experimental Evaluation of Air Flow Effect in Gas Diffusion Layer on PEM Fuel Cell Performance

Yutaka Tabe, Daisuke Yoshida, Kazushige Kikuta, Takemi Chikahisa, Masaya Kozakai

FUELCELL 2008; 821-828https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65209

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Air Flow Effect in Gas Diffusion Layer on PEM Fuel Cell Performance

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Topics: Air flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas diffusion layers , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Determination of the Relationship Between Capillary Pressure and Saturation in PEMFC Gas Diffusion Media

Joshua D. Sole, Michael W. Ellis

FUELCELL 2008; 829-840https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65253

Abstract

View Articletitled, Determination of the Relationship Between Capillary Pressure and Saturation in PEMFC Gas Diffusion Media

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Gas diffusion layers , Pressure , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water

A Membrane-Type Humidifier for Fuel Cell Applications: Controller Design, Analysis and Implementation

Denise A. McKay, Anna G. Stefanopoulou, Jeffrey Cook

FUELCELL 2008; 841-850https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65257

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Membrane-Type Humidifier for Fuel Cell Applications: Controller Design, Analysis and Implementation

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Fuel cell applications , Humidifiers , Membranes , Fuel cells , Actuators , Computer software , Condensation , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Cell, Stack and System Experiments

A Combined Finite Element-Upwind Finite Volume-Newton’s Method for Liquid-Feed Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Simulations

Pengtao Sun, Guangri Xue, Chaoyang Wang, Jinchao Xu

FUELCELL 2008; 851-864https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65035

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Combined Finite Element-Upwind Finite Volume-Newton’s Method for Liquid-Feed Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Simulations

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Simulation

Effect of Cathode Gasket Thickness to Performance of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

Hoon Choi, Yong-Sheen Hwang, Dae-Young Lee, Seo Young Kim, Suk-Won Cha

FUELCELL 2008; 865-870https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65067

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Cathode Gasket Thickness to Performance of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Gaskets , Gas diffusion layers , Pressure , Membrane electrode assemblies , Optimization

A Novel Flow Design on the Planar Printed-Circuit-Board DMFC Modules

Y.-D. Kuan, S.-M. Lee, J.-Y. Chang, M.-F. Sung

FUELCELL 2008; 871-878https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65072

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Flow Design on the Planar Printed-Circuit-Board DMFC Modules

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Topics: Design , Direct methanol fuel cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Printed circuit boards , Computational fluid dynamics , Anodes , Engineering simulation , Manufacturing , Methanol , Simulation

Characterization of the DMFC Stack With a BOP System

Yean-Der Kuan, Yu-Pei Chang

FUELCELL 2008; 879-885https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65073

Abstract

View Articletitled, Characterization of the DMFC Stack With a BOP System

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells

Development of a Rapid Simulation Tool for PEM Fuel Cell Stacks

Peder L. Rasmussen, Pang-Chieh Sui, So̸ren K. Kær, Ned Djilali

FUELCELL 2008; 887-896https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65094

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of a Rapid Simulation Tool for PEM Fuel Cell Stacks

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Topics: Computer software , Coolants , Dimensions , Electron transport , Finite element methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Heat conduction , Matlab , Modeling

Uniform Distribution of Species in Fuel Cells Using a Multiple Flow Bifurcation Design

Peiwen Li, Devasubramaniam Coopamah, Jeong-Pill Ki

FUELCELL 2008; 897-902https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65106

Abstract

View Articletitled, Uniform Distribution of Species in Fuel Cells Using a Multiple Flow Bifurcation Design

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Topics: Bifurcation , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuels , Plates (structures)

Effect of Bolts Locking Sequence on Flow-Channel Plate in Micro-PEMFC

Chi-Hui Chien, Shih-Chun Li, Wei-Tsung Hsu, Chih-Wei Lin

FUELCELL 2008; 903-910https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65162

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Bolts Locking Sequence on Flow-Channel Plate in Micro-PEMFC

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Manufacturing , Plates (structures) , Deformation , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Gas diffusion layers , Computer simulation , Contact resistance

Determination of Local Conditions in PEFCs by Combining Spatially Resolved Current Density Measurements With Real-Time Modelling

T. Kno¨ri, M. Schulze, K. A. Friedrich

FUELCELL 2008; 911-918https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65225

Abstract

View Articletitled, Determination of Local Conditions in PEFCs by Combining Spatially Resolved Current Density Measurements With Real-Time Modelling

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Topics: Current density , Modeling , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Fuel cells , Gas diffusion layers , Electrolytes , Optimization , Polymers , Pressure

Experimental Evaluation of CO Poisoning of an Air-Breathing High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Stack

Susanta K. Das, Antonio Reis, Etim U. Ubong, K. Joel Berry

FUELCELL 2008; 919-923https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65239

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of CO Poisoning of an Air-Breathing High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Stack

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Topics: High temperature , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Temperature , Heat , Water , Design , Fuels , Hydrogen , Steam

Poster

Development of Performance Analysis Method on SOFC: Long Time Operation of Tubular SOFC and Comparison to Post Test Analysis

Takao Watanabe, Tohru Yamamoto, Kenji Yasumoto, Hiroshi Morita, Yoshihiro Mugikura, Akihiro Yamashita, Kazuo Tomida, Harumi Yokokawa, Natsuko Sakai, Teruhisa Horita, Katsuhiko Yamaji

FUELCELL 2008; 925-928https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65031

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Performance Analysis Method on SOFC: Long Time Operation of Tubular SOFC and Comparison to Post Test Analysis

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Reliability , Energy / power systems , Overvoltage

Characterization of PSCF3737 for Intermediate Temperature-Operating Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (IT-SOFC)

Kwangjin Park, Seungwhan Baek, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2008; 929-934https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65042

Abstract

View Articletitled, Characterization of PSCF3737 for Intermediate Temperature-Operating Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (IT-SOFC)

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Extended X-ray absorption fine structure , Oxygen , Thermoelectric coolers , Adhesion , Atoms , Composite materials , Crystal structure , Electrical properties

Oxygen Reduction Mechanism at Sm_0.5Sr_0.5CoO_3−δ/Sm_0.2Ce_0.8O_1.9 Composite Cathode for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Seung-Wook Baek, Joongmyeon Bae, Jung Hyun Kim

FUELCELL 2008; 935-938https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65059

Abstract

View Articletitled, Oxygen Reduction Mechanism at Sm0.5Sr0.5CoO3−δ/Sm0.2Ce0.8O1.9 Composite Cathode for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Composite materials , Oxygen , Solid oxide fuel cells , Pressure , Temperature , Electrolytes , Circuits , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Electrodes

Design and Fabrication of Novel Electrode-Supported SOFC Having Honeycomb Structure

Toshiaki Yamaguchi, Toshio Suzuki, Yoshinobu Fujishiro, Masanobu Awano, Sota Shimizu

FUELCELL 2008; 939-944https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65065

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Fabrication of Novel Electrode-Supported SOFC Having Honeycomb Structure

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Topics: Design , Electrodes , Honeycomb structures , Manufacturing , Solid oxide fuel cells , Anodes , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuels , Power density

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Catalyst: Synthesis and Characterization

Egberto Gomes Franco, Paulo Lucas Dantas Filho, Carlos Eduardo Rollo Ribeiro, Geraldo Francisco Burani, Marcelo Linardi

FUELCELL 2008; 945-950https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65068

Abstract

View Articletitled, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Catalyst: Synthesis and Characterization

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Topics: Catalysts , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Ethanol , Fuel cells , Oxidation , X-rays , Hydrogen , Biomass , Carbon dioxide , Cycles

Effect of Bridging Groups on Sulfonated Poly(Imide-Siloxane) for Application in Proton Exchange Membrane of Fuel Cells

Chi-Hung Lee, Jia-Ru Chen, Hung-Wei Shiu, Ko-Shan Ho, Shinn-Dar Wu, Kuo-Huang Hsieh, Yen-Zen Wang

FUELCELL 2008; 951-958https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65155

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Bridging Groups on Sulfonated Poly(Imide-Siloxane) for Application in Proton Exchange Membrane of Fuel Cells

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Topics: Fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Protons , Siloxanes , Membranes , Water , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Proton conductivity , Direct methanol fuel cells , Electrical conductivity

A EMM Fabrication Method of Metallic Bipolar Plates for PEM Fuel Cell

Yu-Ming Lee, Shuo-Jen Lee, Cheng-Hong Shih

FUELCELL 2008; 959-964https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65160

Abstract

View Articletitled, A EMM Fabrication Method of Metallic Bipolar Plates for PEM Fuel Cell

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Micromachining , Plates (structures) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Ultraviolet radiation , Stainless steel , Dimensions , Electrodes , Electronic products

Design of a Double-Ejector Oxygen Recirculated System for Large-Scale Submarine Fuel Cell

Minjin Kim, Young-Jun Sohn, Kyoungyoun Kim, Won-Yong Lee

FUELCELL 2008; 965-969https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65202

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design of a Double-Ejector Oxygen Recirculated System for Large-Scale Submarine Fuel Cell

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Topics: Design , Ejectors , Fuel cells , Oxygen , Underwater vehicles

A Study on the Bypass Flow in a Gas Diffusion Layer of a PEMFC With Serpentine Flow Channels

Kyoungyoun Kim, Young-Jun Sohn, Minjin Kim, Choong-Won Cho, Won-Yong Lee

FUELCELL 2008; 971-976https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65204

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Study on the Bypass Flow in a Gas Diffusion Layer of a PEMFC With Serpentine Flow Channels

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Gas diffusion layers , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Permeability , Current density , Fuel cells , Pressure gradient , Catalysts , Computer simulation , Convection

Experimental Approaches for Distribution and Behavior of Water in Gas Diffusion Layer Using Neutron and X-Ray Imaging Techniques

TaeJoo Kim, JongRok Kim, CheulMuu Sim, Massound Kaviany, SangYoung Son, MooHwan Kim

FUELCELL 2008; 977-983https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2008-65254

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Approaches for Distribution and Behavior of Water in Gas Diffusion Layer Using Neutron and X-Ray Imaging Techniques

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Topics: Experimental methods , Gas diffusion layers , Neutrons , Water , X-ray imaging , Imaging , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water distribution , Porous materials , Resolution (Optics)

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