The selection of a heat transfer fluid that meets all of the requirements for fuel cell operation is daunting. There are multiple competing fluid properties needed for optimal performance: high dielectric strength, low ionic and electronic conductivity, high heat capacity, high thermal conductivity, low viscosity at low temperatures, high flash points, low toxicity and no reactivity with contacting materials. In this paper we report the results of our evaluation of numerous basic and commercial heat transfer fluids with respect to their prospective fuel cell performance. We have also examined some of the fundamental physical and chemical properties of fluids to provide guidance on engineering a fluid based temperature regulation system for a fuel cell stack.
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ASME 2004 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology
June 14–16, 2004
Rochester, New York, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Nanotechnology Institute
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0-7918-4165-0
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Technical Issues Governing the Selection and Development of Dielectric Coolants for Fuel Cell Systems
Leslie A. Momoda,
Leslie A. Momoda
HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, CA
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Sky L. Skeith,
Sky L. Skeith
HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, CA
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James H. Lee
James H. Lee
General Motors Fuel Cell Activity Center, Honeoye Falls, NY
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Leslie A. Momoda
HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, CA
Sky L. Skeith
HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, CA
James H. Lee
General Motors Fuel Cell Activity Center, Honeoye Falls, NY
Paper No:
FUELCELL2004-2472, pp. 205-211; 7 pages
Published Online:
November 17, 2008
Citation
Momoda, LA, Skeith, SL, & Lee, JH. "Technical Issues Governing the Selection and Development of Dielectric Coolants for Fuel Cell Systems." Proceedings of the ASME 2004 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. Rochester, New York, USA. June 14–16, 2004. pp. 205-211. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2472
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