In this paper we analyze the three-dimensional flow field in anode and cathode gas channels of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells operating at high temperature (T > 100 °C). Different gas flow channel designs (pin-type, parallel channels, comb-tipe and multiple serpentine), as well as different channel sections (squared, trapezoidal and rounded with different curvature radii) are evaluated in function of some relevant parameters. The analysis is performed accounting for overall pressure losses, gas distribution over the electrode area and residence time with focus on channel hydraulic diameter, active surface ratio, gas path. Differences with low temperature (LT) PEM fuel cell design are also adressed. The investigation is conducted by means of 3D-CFD softwares and the results of our simulations are compared to experimental data in literature. © 2012 American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Falcucci, G., Jannelli, E., Minutillo, M., Ubertini, S. (2012). Fluid dynamic investigation of channel design in high temperature PEM fuel cells. JOURNAL OF FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 9(2) [10.1115/1.4005628].

Fluid dynamic investigation of channel design in high temperature PEM fuel cells

Falcucci G.;
2012-01-01

Abstract

In this paper we analyze the three-dimensional flow field in anode and cathode gas channels of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells operating at high temperature (T > 100 °C). Different gas flow channel designs (pin-type, parallel channels, comb-tipe and multiple serpentine), as well as different channel sections (squared, trapezoidal and rounded with different curvature radii) are evaluated in function of some relevant parameters. The analysis is performed accounting for overall pressure losses, gas distribution over the electrode area and residence time with focus on channel hydraulic diameter, active surface ratio, gas path. Differences with low temperature (LT) PEM fuel cell design are also adressed. The investigation is conducted by means of 3D-CFD softwares and the results of our simulations are compared to experimental data in literature. © 2012 American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
2012
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore ING-IND/08 - MACCHINE A FLUIDO
English
Falcucci, G., Jannelli, E., Minutillo, M., Ubertini, S. (2012). Fluid dynamic investigation of channel design in high temperature PEM fuel cells. JOURNAL OF FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 9(2) [10.1115/1.4005628].
Falcucci, G; Jannelli, E; Minutillo, M; Ubertini, S
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