A novel approach for distribution of reacting gases with enhanced mass transfer in fuel cells

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

doi:10.1115/IMECE2004-59329

A novel approach for distribution of reacting gases with enhanced mass transfer in fuel cells

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

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

In order to improve the power output of a fuel cell, a novel approach for gas delivery and mass transfer enhancement in a gas distributor is proposed. A model analyzing the power output against the dimensions of a novel gas delivery channel and current collector is also presented. Experimental study for some proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells and numerical analysis for a planar type solid oxide fuel cell are carried out. Significant improvement of power output was obtained for the newly designed fuel cells compared to conventional ones. Both the experimental results and modeling analysis are of great significance to the design of fuel cells.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	IMECE2004-59329
Pages (from-to)	117-124
Number of pages	8
Journal	American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) AES
Volume	44
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-59329
State	Published - 2004
Event	2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE - Anaheim, CA, United States Duration: Nov 13 2004 → Nov 19 2004

Keywords

Fuel cells
Gas distributors
Mass transfer

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Mechanical Engineering
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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