An entirely numerical design procedure, based on computational fluid dynamics is introduced to evaluate the perfomance of different polymer electrolyte fuel cell layouts and sets of operating conditions for assigned target parameters in terms of perforamcne. The design procedure has been applied to a coflow design, characterized by large active area (500 cm^2), moderate temperature (70 C), liquid cooling and metal supporting. The role of heat transfer between the cell and the cooling system is analyzed to properly address the influence of operating conditions on power density and flooding via a comprehensive parametrica analysis.
Cordiner, S., Lanzani, S., Mulone, V., Chiapparini, M., D’Anzi, A., Orsi, D. (2009). Polymer Elecrolyte Fuel Cell Design Based on Three-Dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling. JOURNAL OF FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 6(2), 021310 [10.1115/1.3080560].
Polymer Elecrolyte Fuel Cell Design Based on Three-Dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling
CORDINER, STEFANO;MULONE, VINCENZO;
2009-01-01
Abstract
An entirely numerical design procedure, based on computational fluid dynamics is introduced to evaluate the perfomance of different polymer electrolyte fuel cell layouts and sets of operating conditions for assigned target parameters in terms of perforamcne. The design procedure has been applied to a coflow design, characterized by large active area (500 cm^2), moderate temperature (70 C), liquid cooling and metal supporting. The role of heat transfer between the cell and the cooling system is analyzed to properly address the influence of operating conditions on power density and flooding via a comprehensive parametrica analysis.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.