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Topics: Electrodes , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Membranes , Polymers , Catalysts , Contamination , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Proton exchange membranes

Testing Different Catalysts for a Vapor-Fed PBI-Based Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell

J. Lobato, P. Can˜izares, M. A. Rodrigo, J. J. Linares, B. Sa´nchez-Rivera

FUELCELL 2009; 23-28https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85055

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View Articletitled, Testing Different Catalysts for a Vapor-Fed PBI-Based Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell

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Topics: Catalysts , Ethanol , Fuel cells , Testing , Vapors , Oxidation , Tin , Low temperature , Activated carbon , Electrolytes

3-D Multiphase Cold Start Model for PEMFCs

Kui Jiao, Xianguo Li

FUELCELL 2009; 29-38https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85060

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View Articletitled, 3-D Multiphase Cold Start Model for PEMFCs

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Topics: Freezing , Heating , Melting , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water

Development and Fabrication of Passive DMFCs

Peiwen Li, Nikesh Dhar, Anthony Dumay

FUELCELL 2009; 39-44https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85079

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View Articletitled, Development and Fabrication of Passive DMFCs

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Manufacturing , Methanol , Anodes , Design , Water , Carbon dioxide , Floods , Flow (Dynamics) , Maintenance

Three Dimensional Non-Isothermal Model of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell

Zhongying Shi, Xia Wang

FUELCELL 2009; 45-51https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85082

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View Articletitled, Three Dimensional Non-Isothermal Model of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell

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Topics: High temperature , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Membranes , Operating temperature , Proton exchange membranes , Temperature , Electrical conductivity , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling

Characterization of the Micro Porous Layer - Catalyst Layer Interface Structure in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

F. E. Hizir, T. Swamy, S. O. Ural, E. C. Kumbur, M. M. Mench

FUELCELL 2009; 53-63https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85092

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View Articletitled, Characterization of the Micro Porous Layer - Catalyst Layer Interface Structure in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

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Topics: Catalysts , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Interface structure , Polymers

In-Situ Optical Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell at Steady State and Under Dynamic Cycling

Ritobrata Sur, Thomas J. Boucher, Michael W. Renfro, Baki M. Cetegen

FUELCELL 2009; 65-72https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85093

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View Articletitled, In-Situ Optical Measurements of Water Vapor Concentration and Temperature in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell at Steady State and Under Dynamic Cycling

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Topics: Optical measurement , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Steady state , Temperature , Water vapor , Anodes , Pressure , Absorption , Lasers , Wavelength

Designing Micro Fuel Cells for Portable Products

Bas Flipsen

FUELCELL 2009; 73-83https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85110

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View Articletitled, Designing Micro Fuel Cells for Portable Products

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Topics: Design , Micro fuel cells , Direct methanol fuel cells , Batteries , Density , Lithium , Polymers , Fuel cells , Fuel efficiency , Computer-aided design

Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Gas Diffusion Layer Under Controlled Temperature, Humidity and Stress

Jun-ichi Miyamoto, Junpei Ooyama, Yoshiaki Yamamoto

FUELCELL 2009; 85-89https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85111

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View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Gas Diffusion Layer Under Controlled Temperature, Humidity and Stress

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Topics: Gas diffusion layers , Stress , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Anisotropy , Compression , Porous materials

A 3D Single-Phase Numerical Model for a PEMFC Stack

Anh Dinh Le, Biao Zhou

FUELCELL 2009; 91-100https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85122

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View Articletitled, A 3D Single-Phase Numerical Model for a PEMFC Stack

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Topics: Computer simulation , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fluid dynamics , Gas diffusion layers , Catalysts , Current density , Electrochemical reactions , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Heat

Liquid Water Removal Process in PEM Fuel Cell Cathode

Xiaojing Liu, Biao Zhou

FUELCELL 2009; 101-111https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85123

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View Articletitled, Liquid Water Removal Process in PEM Fuel Cell Cathode

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Fuel cells , Fluids , Gas flow , Shapes

Effect of the Micro-Porous Layer-Gas Diffusion Layer Interface on Water Transport in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

Joshua Preston, Richard Fu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Ugur Pasaogullari

FUELCELL 2009; 113-119https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85127

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View Articletitled, Effect of the Micro-Porous Layer-Gas Diffusion Layer Interface on Water Transport in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Polymers , Water , Computer simulation , Gas diffusion layers , Approximation , Neutron radiography , Resolution (Optics)

Measurement of Water Distribution in Anode of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Under Low Humidity Conditions

Kosuke Nishida, Yohma Yokoi, Shohji Tsushima, Shuichiro Hirai

FUELCELL 2009; 121-127https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85128

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Water Distribution in Anode of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Under Low Humidity Conditions

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Topics: Anodes , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Polymers , Water distribution , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Electrodes , Water vapor , Condensation

Inorganic-Nano-Fiber-Based Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells With Superior Performance

Yimin Zhu, Ionel Stefan, Baixin Qian, Jay Goldman, Jurgen Hofler, Jason Hartlove

FUELCELL 2009; 129-135https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85130

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View Articletitled, Inorganic-Nano-Fiber-Based Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells With Superior Performance

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Topics: Catalysts , Fibers , Fuel cells , Nanofibers , Reliability , Anodes , Carbon , Electrons , Membrane electrode assemblies , Nanoparticles

Liquid Water Visualization in an Operating PEMFC by Soft X-Ray Radiography

Takashi Sasabe, Shohji Tsushima, Shuichiro Hirai, Katsunori Minami, Keiji Yada

FUELCELL 2009; 137-142https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85135

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View Articletitled, Liquid Water Visualization in an Operating PEMFC by Soft X-Ray Radiography

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Visualization , Water , X-rays , Current density , Resolution (Optics) , Water distribution , Anisotropy , Cathode ray oscilloscopes , Diffusion (Physics)

Suppression of Methanol Crossover for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Using a Layer of Nanometer-Sized Pt₅₀-Sn₅₀ Catalyst Particles Deposited on Proton Exchange Membrane Surface

Chieh-Hao Wan, Jyun-Ming Wei

FUELCELL 2009; 143-155https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85137

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View Articletitled, Suppression of Methanol Crossover for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Using a Layer of Nanometer-Sized Pt50-Sn50 Catalyst Particles Deposited on Proton Exchange Membrane Surface

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Topics: Catalysts , Direct methanol fuel cells , Fuels , Methanol , Particulate matter , Proton exchange membranes , Tin

Parameter Study of Steam Methanol Reforming With Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃ Catalyst in a Microchannel Reactor

Chun-I Lee, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fang-Hei Tsau

FUELCELL 2009; 157-163https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85153

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View Articletitled, Parameter Study of Steam Methanol Reforming With Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 Catalyst in a Microchannel Reactor

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Topics: Catalysts , Methanol , Microchannels , Steam , Temperature

System Integration Issues for a Direct Sodium Borohydride Fuel Cell (DNBFC)

Kyu-Jung Kim, George Miley, Nie Luo, Ankeeth Ved

FUELCELL 2009; 165-169https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85178

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View Articletitled, System Integration Issues for a Direct Sodium Borohydride Fuel Cell (DNBFC)

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Topics: Fuel cells , Sodium , Fuels , Design , Electrical conductivity , Proton exchange membranes , Thermal conductivity , Catalysts , Diffusion (Physics) , Water

In-Situ Preparation of Catalytic Diffusion Layers and Its Application in Direct Liquid Fuel Cells

Nie Luo, Xiaoling Yang, Kyu-Jung Kim, James F. Stubbins, George H. Miley, Rodney Burton, Xinyu Huang

FUELCELL 2009; 171-176https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85183

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View Articletitled, In-Situ Preparation of Catalytic Diffusion Layers and Its Application in Direct Liquid Fuel Cells

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Fuel cells , Electrodes , Corrosion , Direct methanol fuel cells , Electroplating , Fuels , Power density , Catalysts , Electrodeposition

Effect of Operating Conditions on the Water Transport Phenomena at the Cathode of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell

Sang Hern Seo, Chang Sik Lee

FUELCELL 2009; 177-184https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85217

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View Articletitled, Effect of Operating Conditions on the Water Transport Phenomena at the Cathode of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Transport phenomena , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Drops , Floods , Fuel cells , Membranes , Proton conductivity , Stainless steel

A Study on Liquid Water Removal From Gas Diffusion Layer by Pressure Gradient

Jae Wan Park, Kui Jiao, Xianguo Li

FUELCELL 2009; 185-192https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85228

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View Articletitled, A Study on Liquid Water Removal From Gas Diffusion Layer by Pressure Gradient

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Topics: Gas diffusion layers , Pressure gradient , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrophobicity , Cross-flow , Permeability , Proton exchange membranes , Carbon , Computer software

Experimental Evaluation of CO Poisoning of a 5-Cell Stack High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Prototype

Susanta K. Das, Antonio Reis, K. Joel Berry

FUELCELL 2009; 193-197https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85240

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View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of CO Poisoning of a 5-Cell Stack High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Prototype

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , High temperature , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Heat , Water , Anodes , Design , Fuels , Hydrogen

High Temperature Fuel Cell Technologies

Demonstration of Efficient Water Recovery for Fuel Cell Power Systems

Michael G. Izenson, Jay C. Rozzi

FUELCELL 2009; 199-208https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85002

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View Articletitled, Demonstration of Efficient Water Recovery for Fuel Cell Power Systems

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Topics: Fuel cells , Power systems (Machinery) , Water reuse , Condensers (steam plant) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Water , Exhaust systems , Condensation , Micromachining , Recycling

Numerical Simulation of Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (mSOFC)

Niwat Phoocharoen, Jarruwat Charoensuk

FUELCELL 2009; 209-216https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85017

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (mSOFC)

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Topics: Computer simulation , Metals , Solid oxide fuel cells , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Temperature , Anodes , Current density , Fuels , Membrane electrode assemblies

Using Anode-Offgas Recycling for a Propane Operated Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Ralph-Uwe Dietrich, Andreas Lindermeir, Jana Oelze, Christian Spitta, Michael Steffen, Shaofei Chen, Christian Schlitzberger

FUELCELL 2009; 217-223https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85043

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View Articletitled, Using Anode-Offgas Recycling for a Propane Operated Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Anodes , Recycling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Ejectors , Carbon , Gaseous fuels , Heat , Steam , Carbon dioxide , Dynamic models

High Temperature Stationary Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems in the Renewable Future

Fabian Mueller, Brian Tarroja

FUELCELL 2009; 225-235https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85107

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View Articletitled, High Temperature Stationary Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems in the Renewable Future

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Topics: High temperature , Solid oxide fuel cells

Curvature and Strength of Ni-YSZ Solid Oxide Half-Cells After RedOx Treatments

Antonin Faes, Henrik Lund-Frandsen, Mikko Pihlatie, Andreas Kaiser, Darlene R. Goldstein

FUELCELL 2009; 237-245https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85118

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View Articletitled, Curvature and Strength of Ni-YSZ Solid Oxide Half-Cells After RedOx Treatments

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Topics: Anodes , Solid oxide fuel cells

Life Prediction of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Under Thermal Cycling Conditions

Lin Liu, Gap-Yong Kim, Abhijit Chandra

FUELCELL 2009; 247-255https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85131

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View Articletitled, Life Prediction of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Under Thermal Cycling Conditions

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Stress , Thermal stresses , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Damage , Electrolytes , Nucleation (Physics) , Operating temperature , Reliability

Effect of Distributed Generation on Voltage Levels in a Radial Distribution Network Without Communication

Allie E. Auld, Jack Brouwer, Scott Samuelsen, Keyue M. Smedley

FUELCELL 2009; 257-264https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85192

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View Articletitled, Effect of Distributed Generation on Voltage Levels in a Radial Distribution Network Without Communication

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Topics: Distributed power generation , Circuits , Stress , Design , Energy generation , Fuel cells , Matlab , Overvoltage , Simulation , Testing

A Modeling Study of Porous Electrode Property Effects on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance

X. Xie, X. Xue

FUELCELL 2009; 265-272https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85244

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View Articletitled, A Modeling Study of Porous Electrode Property Effects on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance

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Topics: Electrodes , Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Design , Anodes , Manufacturing , Physics , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Modeling, Design, and Optimization for Low Temperature Fuel Cells

Dynamic Modeling of Water Sorption in PEM Fuel Cells

Denver Cheddie

FUELCELL 2009; 273-280https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85016

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of Water Sorption in PEM Fuel Cells

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Sorption , Water , Membranes , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fuel cells , Anodes , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electrolytes

Characterization of a PEM Fuel Cell Stack Under Transient Conditions and Its Use in Simulating a FC Powertrain

Keshav S. Varde, Deepak J. Frank

FUELCELL 2009; 281-287https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85020

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View Articletitled, Characterization of a PEM Fuel Cell Stack Under Transient Conditions and Its Use in Simulating a FC Powertrain

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Transients (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Cycles , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Simulation , Stress , Vehicles , Batteries

Rapid Startup of a PEM Fuel Cell From Subzero Temperature

Fangming Jiang, Chao-Yang Wang, Ken S. Chen

FUELCELL 2009; 289-297https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85029

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View Articletitled, Rapid Startup of a PEM Fuel Cell From Subzero Temperature

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Temperature , Current density , Computer simulation , Membrane electrode assemblies , Water

Numerical Studies of Heat Transport for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Stack in Sub-Freezing Environment

Pengtao Sun, Su Zhou

FUELCELL 2009; 299-313https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85032

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View Articletitled, Numerical Studies of Heat Transport for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Stack in Sub-Freezing Environment

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Topics: Electrolytes , Freezing , Fuel cells , Heat , Polymers , Heat transfer , Chemical energy , Computer simulation , Cooling , Electrochemical reactions

Water Transport in the MEA of a PEM Fuel Cell

JuanFang Liu, Nobuyuki Oshima, Eru Kurihara, LitanKumar Saha

FUELCELL 2009; 315-322https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85061

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View Articletitled, Water Transport in the MEA of a PEM Fuel Cell

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Membranes , Catalysts , Diffusion (Physics) , Anodes , Boundary-value problems , Current density , Diffusion processes , Diluents

Numerical Study of Different Anode and Cathode Channel Design on the Performance of Piezoelectric Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PZT-PEMFCs)

Hsiao-Kang Ma, Jyun-Sheng Wang, Shih-Han Huang, Yu-Jen Huang, Yao-Zong Kuo

FUELCELL 2009; 323-328https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85086

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of Different Anode and Cathode Channel Design on the Performance of Piezoelectric Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PZT-PEMFCs)

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Topics: Anodes , Design , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Transparent PEM Fuel Cells for Direct Visualisation Experiments

M. I. Rosli, M. Pourkashanian, D. B. Ingham, L. Ma, D. Borman, M. S. Ismail

FUELCELL 2009; 329-337https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85089

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View Articletitled, Transparent PEM Fuel Cells for Direct Visualisation Experiments

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Transparency , Visualization , Design , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Simulation

Effect of Temperature Gradient on End Cell Water Transport in a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell After Shutdown

Manish Khandelwal, Matthew M. Mench

FUELCELL 2009; 339-346https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85103

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View Articletitled, Effect of Temperature Gradient on End Cell Water Transport in a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell After Shutdown

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Topics: Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Polymers , Temperature gradient , Water

3D Modeling of Four-Points Probe Method: Application to Characterisation of Fuel Cell’s Bipolar Plates

Ludovic Madier, Serguei Martemianov, Janick Bigarre´, Herve´ Galiano

FUELCELL 2009; 347-350https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85112

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View Articletitled, 3D Modeling of Four-Points Probe Method: Application to Characterisation of Fuel Cell’s Bipolar Plates

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Topics: Fuels , Plates (structures) , Probes , Three-dimensional modeling , Geometry , Electrical conductivity , Computer simulation , Finite element analysis , Fuel cells

Dynamics and Control of a Portable DMFC System

Federico Zenith, Ulrike Krewer

FUELCELL 2009; 351-360https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85115

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View Articletitled, Dynamics and Control of a Portable DMFC System

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Anodes , Control equipment , Coolers , Feedforward control , Fuel cells , Fuel storage , Methanol , Pumps

Distribution Study of Species and Current Density During Oxygen Starvation

Mathias Gerard, Jean-Philippe Poirot-Crouvezier, Daniel Hissel, Marie-Cecile Pe´ra, Alain Memponteil, Bruno Bador

FUELCELL 2009; 361-369https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85144

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View Articletitled, Distribution Study of Species and Current Density During Oxygen Starvation

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Topics: Current density , Oxygen , Carbon , Catalysts , Compressors , Corrosion , Delays , Design , Durability , Emergencies

Endplate Design and Analysis of Fuel Cells

Tien-Tung Chung, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Chi-Chang Chen, Chin-Te Lin, Kuei-Han Chen, Chih-Yun Lu

FUELCELL 2009; 371-378https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85151

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View Articletitled, Endplate Design and Analysis of Fuel Cells

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Topics: Design , Finite element analysis , Fuel cells , Optimization , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Gas diffusion layers , Carbon , Membrane electrode assemblies , Plates (structures) , Pressure

Evaluation of Two-Phase Condition and Mass Transfer in GDL With Pore Network Model

Gen Inoue, Yosuke Matsukuma, Masaki Minemoto

FUELCELL 2009; 379-385https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85152

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Two-Phase Condition and Mass Transfer in GDL With Pore Network Model

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Topics: Gas diffusion layers , Mass transfer , Network models , Water , Binders (Materials) , Carbon fibers , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrical resistivity , Mechanical properties , Numerical analysis

Current Distribution in a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Under Flooding Conditions

A. Jamekhorshid, G. Karimi, X. Li

FUELCELL 2009; 387-393https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85155

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View Articletitled, Current Distribution in a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Under Flooding Conditions

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Topics: Floods , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Current density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Gas diffusion layers , Heating , Pressure , Temperature , Water

Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics and Modeling of an Alkaline Fuel Cell

Sujith Mohan, S. O. Bade Shrestha

FUELCELL 2009; 395-402https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85158

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics and Modeling of an Alkaline Fuel Cell

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Topics: Fuel cells , Modeling , Performance characterization , Anodes , Electrolytes , Flow (Dynamics) , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Statistical analysis

Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell With Multi Fuels

Sujith Mohan, S. O. Bade Shrestha

FUELCELL 2009; 403-409https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85161

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell With Multi Fuels

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Fuels , Performance characterization , Methanol , Density , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Electronics , Ethanol , Fuel cells , Methane

Numerical Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Air-Droplet Interaction in the Channel of a PEM Fuel Cell

Angelo Esposito, Aaron Motello, Cesare Pianese, Yann G. Guezennec

FUELCELL 2009; 411-420https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85166

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View Articletitled, Numerical Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Air-Droplet Interaction in the Channel of a PEM Fuel Cell

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Topics: Computer simulation , Design , Drops , Experimental analysis , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water

In-Situ Estimation of Faradaic Efficiency for a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Stack by a Carbon Dioxide Saturated Solution Method

Liang Qi, Xiaofeng Xie, Ibrahim Alaefour, Aaron Pereira, Xianguo Li

FUELCELL 2009; 421-427https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85170

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View Articletitled, In-Situ Estimation of Faradaic Efficiency for a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Stack by a Carbon Dioxide Saturated Solution Method

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Direct methanol fuel cells , Methanol , Anodes , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Transport phenomena , Carbon , Errors

Transient Computational Analysis of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells During Load Change and Non-Isothermal Start-Up

Arnab Roy, Mustafa Fazil Serincan, Ugur Pasaogullari, Michael W. Renfro, Baki M. Cetegen

FUELCELL 2009; 429-438https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85172

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View Articletitled, Transient Computational Analysis of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells During Load Change and Non-Isothermal Start-Up

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Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Membranes , Steady state , Temperature , Water , Computational fluid dynamics , Current density , Diffusion (Physics)

Extracting Model Parameters and Paradigms From Neutron Imaging of Dead-Ended Anode Operation

Jason B. Siegel, Anna G. Stefanopoulou, Serhat Yesilyurt

FUELCELL 2009; 439-446https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85173

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View Articletitled, Extracting Model Parameters and Paradigms From Neutron Imaging of Dead-Ended Anode Operation

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Topics: Anodes , Imaging , Neutrons , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas diffusion layers , Hydrogen , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Boundary-value problems , Gravity (Force)

Analysis of Pressure Drop and Water Flooding of Two-Phase Flow Along Channels for a PEM Fuel Cell System

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

FUELCELL 2009; 447-458https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85175

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Pressure Drop and Water Flooding of Two-Phase Flow Along Channels for a PEM Fuel Cell System

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Topics: Floods , Pressure drop , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Two-phase flow , Water , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Catalysts

In-Situ Neutron Radiography of Water Freezing in a GDL

Andrew Gilbert, Carlos Hidrovo, Steven Biegalski, Roger Kapsimalis, Mark Deinert

FUELCELL 2009; 459-463https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85176

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View Articletitled, In-Situ Neutron Radiography of Water Freezing in a GDL

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Topics: Freezing , Gas diffusion layers , Neutron radiography , Water , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Imaging , Temperature , Automobiles , Density

Condensation Based Pore Network Modelling of Water Transport in Hydrophobic PEM Fuel Cell GDLs

James Hinebaugh, A. Bazylak

FUELCELL 2009; 465-473https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85179

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View Articletitled, Condensation Based Pore Network Modelling of Water Transport in Hydrophobic PEM Fuel Cell GDLs

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Topics: Condensation , Gas diffusion layers , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membranes , Algorithms , Catalysts , Fuel cells

Water Management in PEM Fuel Cell: A Lattice-Boltzmann Modeling Approach

Shiladitya Mukherjee, J. Vernon Cole, Kunal Jain, Ashok Gidwani

FUELCELL 2009; 475-482https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85182

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View Articletitled, Water Management in PEM Fuel Cell: A Lattice-Boltzmann Modeling Approach

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Topics: Lattice Boltzmann methods , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water resource management , Gas diffusion layers , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Algorithms , Design , Permeability

Impact of Increased Anode CO Tolerance on Performance of Hydrocarbon-Fueled PEM Fuel Cell Systems

Jenny E. Hu, Joshua B. Pearlman, Atul Bhargav, Gregory S. Jackson

FUELCELL 2009; 483-490https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85185

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View Articletitled, Impact of Increased Anode CO Tolerance on Performance of Hydrocarbon-Fueled PEM Fuel Cell Systems

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Topics: Anodes , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Fuel cells , Low temperature , Oxidation , System efficiency , Alloys , Catalysts , Platinum alloys , Tradeoffs

Modeling of Liquid Water Transport in Cathode Catalyst Layer of PEM Fuel Cells

Prodip K. Das, Xianguo Li, Zhong-Sheng Liu

FUELCELL 2009; 491-500https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85189

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Liquid Water Transport in Cathode Catalyst Layer of PEM Fuel Cells

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Topics: Catalysts , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Proton exchange membranes , Floods , Fuel cells , Ionic conductivity

A Distributed Real-Time Control System for PEM Fuel Cell Engine

Jianqiu Li, Liangfei Xu, Jianfeng Hua, Minggao Ouyang

FUELCELL 2009; 501-507https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85203

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View Articletitled, A Distributed Real-Time Control System for PEM Fuel Cell Engine

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Topics: Engines , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Real-time control , Control systems , Buses , Control equipment , Fuel cells

Effect of Cathode Side Cationic Contamination on the Performance of an Operating PEFC

Mustafa Fazil Serincan, Ugur Pasaogullari, Trent Molter

FUELCELL 2009; 509-516https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85229

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View Articletitled, Effect of Cathode Side Cationic Contamination on the Performance of an Operating PEFC

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Topics: Contamination , Fuel cells , Computational fluid dynamics , Electrolytes , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Momentum , Polymers , Power density , Steady state

Modeling, Design, and Optimization for High Temperature Fuel Cells

Effect of Bi-Layer Interconnector Design on the Current Density of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Qiuyang Chen, Jian Zhang, Qiuwang Wang, Min Zeng

FUELCELL 2009; 517-523https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85024

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View Articletitled, Effect of Bi-Layer Interconnector Design on the Current Density of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Current density , Design , Mass transfer , Solid oxide fuel cells

Reliability Model of SOFC Anode Material Under Thermo-Mechanical and Fuel Gas Contaminants Effects

Gulfam Iqbal, Huang Guo, Bruce S. Kang

FUELCELL 2009; 525-531https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85026

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View Articletitled, Reliability Model of SOFC Anode Material Under Thermo-Mechanical and Fuel Gas Contaminants Effects

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Topics: Anodes , Gaseous fuels , Reliability , Solid oxide fuel cells , Thermomechanics , Cycles , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature

In-Situ Measurement of Surface Deformation and Temperature of SOFC Button Cell as a Function of Current Density

Huang Guo, Gulfam Iqbal, Bruce S. Kang

FUELCELL 2009; 533-538https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85031

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View Articletitled, In-Situ Measurement of Surface Deformation and Temperature of SOFC Button Cell as a Function of Current Density

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Topics: Current density , Solid oxide fuel cells , Surface deformation , Temperature , Anodes , Hydrogen , Materials degradation , Sensors , Syngas , Temperature measurement

LTNE Approach and Simulation for Anode-Supported SOFCs

Martin Andersson, Jinliang Yuan, Bengt Sunde´n, Wei Guo Wang

FUELCELL 2009; 539-549https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85054

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View Articletitled, LTNE Approach and Simulation for Anode-Supported SOFCs

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Topics: Anodes , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells

Diurnal Temperature and Pressure Effects on Axial Turbo-Machinery Stability in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Gas Turbine Hybrid Systems

James D. Maclay, Jacob Brouwer, G. Scott Samuelsen

FUELCELL 2009; 551-558https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85057

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View Articletitled, Diurnal Temperature and Pressure Effects on Axial Turbo-Machinery Stability in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Gas Turbine Hybrid Systems

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Topics: Fuels , Pressure , Solid oxide fuel cells , Stability , Temperature , Turbines , Turbomachinery , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Compressors

Using Staged Compression and Expansion to Enhance the Performance of a Gas Turbine Fuel Cell Hybrid System

John VanOsdol, Edward L. Parsons, Jr.

FUELCELL 2009; 559-571https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85078

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View Articletitled, Using Staged Compression and Expansion to Enhance the Performance of a Gas Turbine Fuel Cell Hybrid System

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Topics: Compression , Fuel cells , Gas turbines , Brayton cycle , Cycles , Compressors , Turbines , Heat engines , Coal , Carbon dioxide

An Easy-to-Approach Mathematical Model and Optimization of Planar Type Proton-Conductive SOFC

P.-W Li, S. Sahrawat, J. L. Sepulveda, R. O. Loutfy, S. Chang

FUELCELL 2009; 573-582https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85080

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View Articletitled, An Easy-to-Approach Mathematical Model and Optimization of Planar Type Proton-Conductive SOFC

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Topics: Optimization , Protons , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuel cells , Mass transfer , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Circuits , Convection

Influence of Non-Straight Parallel Channel Designs on Performance of Planar SOFC

Wassachol Wattana, Jarruwat Charoensuk, Sumittra Charojrochkul

FUELCELL 2009; 583-590https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85085

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View Articletitled, Influence of Non-Straight Parallel Channel Designs on Performance of Planar SOFC

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Design , Current density , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering instruments , Friction , Fuel cells , Heat , Heat exchangers , Hydrogen

Performance Metrics for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cross-Section Design

George J. Nelson, Comas Haynes, William Wepfer

FUELCELL 2009; 591-601https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85087

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View Articletitled, Performance Metrics for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cross-Section Design

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Topics: Design , Solid oxide fuel cells , Current density , Pressure , Electrodes , Cross section (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Modeling

Dynamic Model for Understanding Spatial Temperature and Species Distributions in Internal-Reforming Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Brendan Shaffer, Jacob Brouwer

FUELCELL 2009; 603-616https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85095

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Model for Understanding Spatial Temperature and Species Distributions in Internal-Reforming Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Dynamic models , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Temperature gradient , Anodes , Electrodes , Temperature distribution , Coke , Design , Electrochemical reactions

Economic Analysis of Distributed Generation Options With Wide Turndown

Winston S. Burbank, Jr., Dennis E. Witmer, Frank Holcomb

FUELCELL 2009; 617-624https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85098

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View Articletitled, Economic Analysis of Distributed Generation Options With Wide Turndown

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Topics: Carbon , Cycles , Diesel engines , Distributed power generation , Economic analysis , Emissions , Engines , Gas turbines , Microturbines , Natural gas

Effect of Excess Moisture on an Oxygen Reduction Reaction Mechanism in the Yttria Stabilized Zirconia and Strontium-Doped Lanthanum Manganite SOFC Composite Cathode

John R. Izzo, Jr., Kyle N. Grew, Wilson K. S. Chiu

FUELCELL 2009; 625-629https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85124

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View Articletitled, Effect of Excess Moisture on an Oxygen Reduction Reaction Mechanism in the Yttria Stabilized Zirconia and Strontium-Doped Lanthanum Manganite SOFC Composite Cathode

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Topics: Composite materials , Lanthanum , Oxygen , Solid oxide fuel cells , Strontium , Water , Hydrogen

Dynamic Modeling of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Combined Heat and Power System With Thermal Storage for Commercial Building Applications

Kimihiro Nanaeda, Fabian Mueller, Jacob Brouwer, Scott Samuelsen

FUELCELL 2009; 631-640https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85169

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Combined Heat and Power System With Thermal Storage for Commercial Building Applications

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Topics: Cogeneration systems , Combined heat and power , Commercial construction , Dynamic modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Thermal energy storage

A Phenomenological Model for Degradation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anodes Due to Impurities in Coal Syngas

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

FUELCELL 2009; 641-647https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85177

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View Articletitled, A Phenomenological Model for Degradation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anodes Due to Impurities in Coal Syngas

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Topics: Anodes , Coal , Solid oxide fuel cells , Syngas , Diffusion (Physics) , Catalysts , Current density , Electrolytes , Fuels , Operating temperature

A Practical Method for Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack Degradation

Wei Dong, Michael Pastula

FUELCELL 2009; 649-658https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85181

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View Articletitled, A Practical Method for Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack Degradation

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Topics: Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Current density , Cycles , Computational fluid dynamics , Operating temperature , Contact resistance

Monte Carlo Investigation of Particle Properties Affecting TPB Formation and Conductivity in Composite Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces

Andrew Martinez, Jacob Brouwer

FUELCELL 2009; 659-669https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85191

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View Articletitled, Monte Carlo Investigation of Particle Properties Affecting TPB Formation and Conductivity in Composite Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces

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Topics: Composite materials , Electrical conductivity , Electrodes , Electrolytes , Particulate matter , Solid oxide fuel cells , Thermal conductivity , Percolation theory , Particle size , Accounting

Evaluation Method for Mechanical Performance of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Under Simulated Operating Conditions

Kazuhisa Sato, Knichi Fukui, Masayuki Numao, Toshiyuki Hashida, Junichiro Mizusaki

FUELCELL 2009; 671-676https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85238

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View Articletitled, Evaluation Method for Mechanical Performance of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Under Simulated Operating Conditions

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Topics: Equipment performance , Evaluation methods , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fracture (Process) , Damage , Electrolytes , Testing , Acoustic emissions , Delamination , Monitoring systems

A Finite Volume SOFC Model for Coal-Based Integrated Gasification Fuel Cell System Analysis

Mu Li, Jacob Brouwer, James D. Powers, G. Scott Samuelsen

FUELCELL 2009; 677-686https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85247

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View Articletitled, A Finite Volume SOFC Model for Coal-Based Integrated Gasification Fuel Cell System Analysis

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Topics: Coal , Fuel cells , Fuel gasification , Solid oxide fuel cells , Systems analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Anodes , Current density , Design , Energy generation

Materials for Low Temperature Fuel Cells

Development of Polymer-Based Materials for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates: Ways to Increase Through-Plane Electrical Conductivity and to Decrease Gas Permeability

Frej Mighri, Luc Nguyen

FUELCELL 2009; 687-693https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85019

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View Articletitled, Development of Polymer-Based Materials for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates: Ways to Increase Through-Plane Electrical Conductivity and to Decrease Gas Permeability

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Permeability , Plates (structures) , Polymers , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Carbon black pigments , Extruding , Graphite

Numerical Analysis of the Effects of Processing Conditions on the Casting of High Temperature PEMFC Membrane Solutions

Kanthi Latha Bhamidipati, Tequila A. L. Harris

FUELCELL 2009; 695-702https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85064

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View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of the Effects of Processing Conditions on the Casting of High Temperature PEMFC Membrane Solutions

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Topics: Casting , High temperature , Manufacturing , Membranes , Numerical analysis , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes

Graduated Flow Resistance Through a GDL in a Novel PEM Stack

Terry B. Caston, Kanthi L. Bhamidipati, Haley Carney, Tequila A. L. Harris

FUELCELL 2009; 703-711https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85075

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View Articletitled, Graduated Flow Resistance Through a GDL in a Novel PEM Stack

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Gas diffusion layers , Proton exchange membranes , Permeability , Carbon , Design , Carbon fibers , Catalysts , Current density , Fuel cells

Through-Plane Permeability for Untreated and PTFE-Treated Gas Diffusion Layers in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Mohammed Ismail, Kevin Hughes, Derek Ingham, Lin Ma, Mohamed Pourkashanian, Masli Rosli

FUELCELL 2009; 713-721https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85120

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View Articletitled, Through-Plane Permeability for Untreated and PTFE-Treated Gas Diffusion Layers in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

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Topics: Gas diffusion layers , Permeability , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Compressibility , Density , Errors , Flow (Dynamics)

Proton Conducting Membrane Prepared by Cross-Linking Highly Sulfonated Peek for PEMFC Application

Hongze Luo, Guntars Vaivars, Mkhulu Mathe, Shakes Nonjola, Mark Rohwer

FUELCELL 2009; 723-728https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85205

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View Articletitled, Proton Conducting Membrane Prepared by Cross-Linking Highly Sulfonated Peek for PEMFC Application

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Topics: Membranes , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Protons , Direct methanol fuel cells , Methanol , Proton conductivity , Stability , Water

Development of a Method for Determining the Two-Phase Relative Permeability Relationships in the Gas Diffusion Layers of PEM Fuel Cells

J. D. Sole, M. W. Ellis

FUELCELL 2009; 729-739https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85242

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View Articletitled, Development of a Method for Determining the Two-Phase Relative Permeability Relationships in the Gas Diffusion Layers of PEM Fuel Cells

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Topics: Gas diffusion layers , Permeability , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Compression , Carbon , Carbon fibers , Flow (Dynamics) , Pneumatic cylinders , Pressure , Textiles

Materials for High Temperature Fuel Cells

Study of the Change of Electrical Conductivity of Ni-YSZ Cermet Caused by Carbon Formation

Yongmin Kim, Jung Hyun Kim, Gyujong Bae, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2009; 741-744https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85076

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View Articletitled, Study of the Change of Electrical Conductivity of Ni-YSZ Cermet Caused by Carbon Formation

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Topics: Carbon , Cermets , Electrical conductivity , Steam , Methane , Anodes , Solid oxide fuel cells , Nitrogen

High Temperature Mechanical Properties of a Crystallized BaO-B₂O₃-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ Glass Ceramic for SOFC

Hsiu-Tao Chang, Chih-Kuang Lin, Chien-Kuo Liu

FUELCELL 2009; 745-750https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85084

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View Articletitled, High Temperature Mechanical Properties of a Crystallized BaO-B2O3-Al2O3-SiO2 Glass Ceramic for SOFC

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Topics: Ceramics , Glass , High temperature , Mechanical properties , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Bending strength , Relaxation (Physics) , Stress , Testing

Effects of Ceria Addition on Ni/YSZ Anodes for SOFC’s Operating With Syngas and n-Butane

Siddharth Patel, Paul F. Jawlik, Gregory S. Jackson

FUELCELL 2009; 751-760https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85090

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View Articletitled, Effects of Ceria Addition on Ni/YSZ Anodes for SOFC’s Operating With Syngas and n-Butane

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Topics: Anodes , Syngas , Fuels , Carbon , Solid oxide fuel cells , Cermets , Steam , Electrolytes , Testing , Water

Operation of a Novel Dry Hydrocarbon Tolerant Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Thomas Pine, Anh-Tuan V. Do, Li Zhao, Jacob Brouwer

FUELCELL 2009; 761-766https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85094

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View Articletitled, Operation of a Novel Dry Hydrocarbon Tolerant Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Anodes , Electrolytes , Composite materials , Methane , Nickel , Carbon , Coke , Durability

Low-Temperature Prepared Multi-Elements Doped CeO₂ Electrolyte

Horng-Yi Chang, Yao-Ming Wang

FUELCELL 2009; 767-771https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85221

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View Articletitled, Low-Temperature Prepared Multi-Elements Doped CeO2 Electrolyte

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Topics: Electrolytes , Evaporation , Ionic conductivity , Low temperature , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Microwaves , Crystal structure , Grain size , Metals

The Effects of Oxygen Vacancy Concentration on the Mechanical Properties of Zirconia and Ceria-Based Electrolytes for SOFCs

Toshiyuki Hashida, Yohei Takeyama, Kazuhisa Sato

FUELCELL 2009; 773-777https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85241

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View Articletitled, The Effects of Oxygen Vacancy Concentration on the Mechanical Properties of Zirconia and Ceria-Based Electrolytes for SOFCs

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Topics: Electrolytes , Mechanical properties , Oxygen , Solid oxide fuel cells , Elastic moduli , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Pressure , Atmospheric pressure

Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Demonstration Projects

Design and Testing of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Motorcycle

Alex Bell, Andres Pacheco, Nelson Macken

FUELCELL 2009; 779-782https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85035

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View Articletitled, Design and Testing of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Motorcycle

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Topics: Design , Fuel cells , Motorcycles , Testing , Metals , Data acquisition systems , Electronics , Hydrogen storage , Propulsion , Roads

The Safety of Hydrogen Release and Discharge From a Fuel Cell Vehicle

JongSung Kim, SungHo Lee, InChul Hwang, TaeWon Lim

FUELCELL 2009; 783-787https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85049

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View Articletitled, The Safety of Hydrogen Release and Discharge From a Fuel Cell Vehicle

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Topics: Fuel cell vehicles , Hydrogen , Safety , Computational fluid dynamics , Sensors , Leakage , Workshops (Work spaces)

Exploration and Prioritization of Fuel Cell Commercialization Barriers for Use in the Development of a Fuel Cell Roadmap and Action Plan for California

Josh Eichman, Jack Brouwer, Scott Samuelsen

FUELCELL 2009; 789-798https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85065

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View Articletitled, Exploration and Prioritization of Fuel Cell Commercialization Barriers for Use in the Development of a Fuel Cell Roadmap and Action Plan for California

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Topics: Fuel cells , Fuel cell technology , Industrial research , Bridges (Structures) , Durability , Feedback , Fuels , Governments , Resolution (Optics) , Transportation systems

Analysis and Optimization Design of Proton-Exchange-Membrane Electrolysis Cell

Aaron M. Farber, Pei-Wen Li

FUELCELL 2009; 799-804https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85081

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Optimization Design of Proton-Exchange-Membrane Electrolysis Cell

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Topics: Design , Electrolysis , Optimization , Proton exchange membranes , Temperature , Dimensions , Simulation , Electrical properties , Fuel cells , Heat

Dilute Ethanol Fueled SOFCs: A Symbiotic Solution Strategy

George J. Nelson, Comas Haynes, Cameron Miller

FUELCELL 2009; 805-812https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85088

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View Articletitled, Dilute Ethanol Fueled SOFCs: A Symbiotic Solution Strategy

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Topics: Ethanol , Solid oxide fuel cells , Heat , Hydrogen , Biofuel , Carbon , Combined heat and power , Economics , Fuels , Operating temperature

Accelerating Production Readiness Using Lean Product Development

Michael J. Parsons, Nicholas M. Josefik

FUELCELL 2009; 813-817https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85126

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View Articletitled, Accelerating Production Readiness Using Lean Product Development

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Topics: Product development , Manufacturing , Chaos , Cycles , Teams

Fuel Cell ASAP: Two Iterations of an Automated Stack Assembly Process and Ramifications for Fuel Cell Design-for-Manufacture Considerations

Christina Laskowski, Stephen Derby

FUELCELL 2009; 819-828https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85231

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View Articletitled, Fuel Cell ASAP: Two Iterations of an Automated Stack Assembly Process and Ramifications for Fuel Cell Design-for-Manufacture Considerations

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Topics: Design for Manufacturing , Fuel cells , Manufacturing , Design , Robotics , End effectors , Membranes , Patents , Reliability , Compression

Standard and Code Considerations for Stationary Fuel Cell Installations in the United States

Karla Conmy

FUELCELL 2009; 829-833https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85234

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View Articletitled, Standard and Code Considerations for Stationary Fuel Cell Installations in the United States

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Topics: Fuel cells , Power systems (Machinery) , Energy sustainability , Engineering standards , Renewable energy , Sustainability

Posters

Experimental Investigation of Aging for Multi-Segments PEM Fuel Cell With Dynamic Loading Cycles

Fang-Bor Weng, Ay Su, Chun-Ying Hsu, Guo-bin Jung, Chi-Yuan Lee, Chun-Wei Li, Wei-Mon Yan

FUELCELL 2009; 835-845https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85012

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Aging for Multi-Segments PEM Fuel Cell With Dynamic Loading Cycles

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Topics: Cycles , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Floods , Catalysts , Carbon , Corrosion , Drying , Fuels

Investigation of Mixed Conducting Cathode for Metal-Supported SOFC

Yu-Mi Kim, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2009; 847-849https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85066

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Mixed Conducting Cathode for Metal-Supported SOFC

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Topics: Metals , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrolytes , Anodes , Chemical reactions , Corrosion , Design , Diffusion (Physics) , Durability , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Performance Behavior for Butane Direct Internal Reforming Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Kwangjin Park, Gyujong Bae, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2009; 851-855https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85069

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View Articletitled, Performance Behavior for Butane Direct Internal Reforming Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Anodes , Power density , Steam

Cathode Supported Honeycomb SOFCs for Intermediate Temperature Operation

Sota Shimizu, Toshiaki Yamaguchi, Yoshinobu Fujishiro, Masanobu Awano

FUELCELL 2009; 857-861https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85070

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View Articletitled, Cathode Supported Honeycomb SOFCs for Intermediate Temperature Operation

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Topics: Honeycomb structures , Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Anodes , Glass , Sealants , Circuits , Evaluation methods , Simulation

Performance Behavior for Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

Kwangjin Park, Yu-Mi Kim, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2009; 863-865https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85071

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View Articletitled, Performance Behavior for Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

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Topics: Electrolysis , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrodes , Hydrogen

The Application of a Portable DMFCs Stack With Fractal Current Collectors Using Hilbert Geometry for a Charger System

Shah-Rong Lee, Yean-Der Kuan, Min-Feng Sung, Jing-Yi Chang, Shi-Min Lee

FUELCELL 2009; 867-870https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85133

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View Articletitled, The Application of a Portable DMFCs Stack With Fractal Current Collectors Using Hilbert Geometry for a Charger System

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Fractals , Geometry , Air flow , Data acquisition , Data acquisition systems , Design , Methanol , Plant layout , Reliability

Electrical and Thermal Conductivities of Novel Metal Mesh Hybrid Polymer Composite Bipolar Plates for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Min-Chien Hsiao, Shu-Hang Liao, Ming-Yu Yen, Chen-Chi M. Ma, Shuo-Jen Lee, Yu-Feng Lin, Chih-Hung Hung

FUELCELL 2009; 871-878https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85134

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View Articletitled, Electrical and Thermal Conductivities of Novel Metal Mesh Hybrid Polymer Composite Bipolar Plates for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

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Topics: Fuel cells , Metals , Plates (structures) , Polymer composites , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Dynamic Analysis and Control of a Planar IT-SOFC System

A. Salogni, P. Iora, S. Campanari

FUELCELL 2009; 879-887https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85136

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Analysis and Control of a Planar IT-SOFC System

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Solid oxide fuel cells , Dynamic models , Fuels , Steady state , Stress , Temperature , Anodes , Combustion chambers , Computer software

Microstructure, Sinterability and Electrochemical Properties of a Sm-Sr-(Co,Fe,Ni)-O Cathode System for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Seung-Wook Baek, Joongmyeon Bae

FUELCELL 2009; 889-895https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85141

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View Articletitled, Microstructure, Sinterability and Electrochemical Properties of a Sm-Sr-(Co,Fe,Ni)-O Cathode System for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Solid oxide fuel cells , Temperature , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Electrolytes , Sintering , Adhesion , Iron , Nickel , Samarium , Scanning electron microscopes

Performance Analysis of CH₄ Driven SOFC Short Stack

Sunyoung Kim, Sangho Yoon, Joongmyeon Bae, Young-Sung Yoo

FUELCELL 2009; 897-903https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85157

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View Articletitled, Performance Analysis of CH4 Driven SOFC Short Stack

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Topics: Methane , Solid oxide fuel cells , Anodes , Circuits , Current density , Electrodes , Fuels , Overvoltage

High Temperature Sealing Method: Induction Brazing for SOFCs

Yeon-Hyuk Heo, Seung-Bok Lee, Tak-Hyung Lim, Rak-Hyun Song, Dong-Ryul Shin

FUELCELL 2009; 905-907https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85208

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View Articletitled, High Temperature Sealing Method: Induction Brazing for SOFCs

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Topics: Brazing , Electromagnetic induction , High temperature , Sealing (Process) , Solid oxide fuel cells , Alloys , Electrolytes , Anodes , Nickel , Sealants

Effect of Conducting Oxide Coatings on Crofer22APU Used as Metallic Interconnects for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Seong-Soo Pyo, Seung-Bok Lee, Tak-Hyoung Lim, Rak-Hyun Song, Sang-Hoon Hyun, Dong-Ryul Shin

FUELCELL 2009; 909-911https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2009-85209

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View Articletitled, Effect of Conducting Oxide Coatings on Crofer22APU Used as Metallic Interconnects for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Topics: Oxide coatings , Solid oxide fuel cells , Adhesives , Ceramic coatings , Contamination , Metals , Oxidation , Spraying (Coating processes) , Stability , Steel