Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated Polyimide Based Membranes for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)Sulfonated polyimide (SPI) based membranes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) have been synthesized by using a onestep high temperature polymerization method. The membranes were characterized with Fourier ... -
Performance of the Iridium Oxide (IrO2) Modified Titanium Bipolar Plates for the Light Weight Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)In this current study, we are attempting to build up a light weight and corrosion resistant bipolar plate for the proton exchange membrane fuel cell. A titanium bipolar plate substrate has been chosen as the base metal due ... -
Nonenzymatic Alkaline Direct Glucose Fuel Cell With a Silicon Microchannel Plate Supported Electrocatalytic Electrode
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)Highly active PdNi/Si microchannel plate (MCP) electrocatalytic electrode has been synthesized by combining conventional microelectronics technology with electrochemical techniques. The obtained PdNi/SiMCP electrocatalytic ... -
Development of Dual Cell Structured Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Stack
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)In this study, Hyosung demonstrates how a dualcell structured polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) can guarantee the development of a stack with enlarged active area and cost innovation without a change in ... -
Fuel Cell Systems as Power Sources for Sensor Applications
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)The increasing use of unattended sensors by the Information, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance community requires the development of higher power and energy density sources to provide increased capabilities and operation ... -
Modeling of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Using the Artificial Neural Network
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)The performance of a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) has complex nonlinear characteristics. In this paper, the performance of a DMFC has been modeled using a neural network approach. The input parameters of the DMFC model ... -
Actuator Limitations in Spatial Temperature Control of SOFC
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)A high performance multiinput multioutput feedback controller has been developed to minimize solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) spatial temperature variation during load following. Cathode flow rate and its inlet temperature are ... -
Slot Die Coating: A New Preparation Method for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Catalyst Layers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)Manufacturing of catalyst layers is one of the key processing steps in making membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). The catalyst ink, which usually contains catalysts, ionomers, ... -
Design and Thermodynamic Analysis of an SOFC System for Naval Surface Ship Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)Dieselfueled fuel cell systems can be more clean and efficient energy solutions than internal combustion engines for electric power generation onboard naval surface ships. NATO Navy steam and gas turbine and diesel ships ... -
A Predictive Control Based on Neural Network for Dynamic Model of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)This paper presents the development of dynamic models for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The PEMFC control system has an important effect on operation of cell. Traditional controllers could not lead to ... -
An Effective Combined Finite Element Upwind Finite Volume Method for a Transient Multiphysics Two Phase Transport Model of a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)In this paper, an effective combined finite elementupwind finite volume method is studied for a threedimensional transient multiphysics transport model of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), in which Navier–S ... -
Effect of Channel Depth and Cell Temperature on the Performance of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)The main goal of this study is to analyze the performance of the direct methanol single cell using three channel depths at various cell temperatures. The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) used Nafionآ® 117, by loading a ... -
Uniformity Analysis in Different Flow Field Configurations of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)Knowledge of the distributions of various properties within a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell is a prerequisite for the improvement of cell performance, stability, and durability. In this paper, statistical tools ... -
Development and Diagnosis of a 1 kW Self Sustainable Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System With a Methanol Reformer
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)A reformed methanol fuel cell system is one of the most practical of all types of fuel cell systems. It is regarded as one of the best candidates for stationary applications, such as residential power generators, uninterruptible ... -
Part Load Efficiency Enhancement of an Automotive Engine Via a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Internal Combustion Engine Hybrid System
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)The operation of a direct methanol fuel cell with an internal combustion engine in a hybrid system is investigated in terms of fuel efficiency. The following work shows a potential for fuel saving because the engine's waste ... -
Three Dimensional Simulation Based Optimum Design of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell System
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)A threedimensional, singlephase, multicomponent mathematical model is used for the analysis of a liquidfed direct methanol fuel cell. Liquid phase is considered on the anode side, and gas phase is considered on the cathode ... -
Evaluation of Protective La0.67Sr0.33MnO3–خ´ Coatings on Various Stainless Steels Used for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Interconnects
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)Four metallic alloys, namely 2205 duplex stainless steel (2205DSS), ZMG232, and stainless steels SS430 and SS304 are investigated for use as interconnects in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). A La0.67Sr0.33MnO3–خ´ (LSMO) ... -
Crack Formation in Membrane Electrode Assembly Under Static and Cyclic Loadings
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)The mechanical reliability of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) is a major concern for fuel cell vehicles. Hygrothermal cyclic conditions induce mechanical stress in MEAs and ... -
Modeling Studies of Tubular SOFCs for Transportation Markets
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)This paper reports a new 3D isothermal, steady state electrochemical modeling study for tubular solid oxide fuel cells where the testing setup is studied in order to improve fuel distribution and geometry. For the model ... -
Effect of Gas Diffusion Layer With Double Side Microporous Layer Coating on Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Performance
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2013)In this study, the performance of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with doubleside microporous layer (MPL) coating on gas diffusion layer (GDL) is investigated experimentally. A standard commercial SGLآ® 10BA carbon ...