A one-dimensional and two-phase flow model of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Rui B. Ferreira (Author) FEUP; Daniela S. Falcão (Author) FEUP; Vânia B. Oliveira (Author) FEUP; Alexandra Maria F. R. Pinto (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology

Vol. 90 No. 9

Pages: 1547-1551

ISSN: 0268-2575

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-2BS

DOI: 10.1002/jctb.4651

Abstract (EN): BACKGROUND: Mathematical models are very important tools for the development of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. In this work, a one-dimensional, steady-state and two-phase flow model of a PEM fuel cell is presented. RESULTS: The present two-phase flow model is able to predict the experimental results more accurately than its single-phase counterpart, especially for high current values. In addition, the model presented here also allows calculation of the threshold current density defining the boundary between single and two-phase regimes, which can be used to provide a set of operating conditions avoiding a high content of liquid water and the resulting negative effects on cell performance. CONCLUSIONS: Owing to its low demand on computational time, the proposed model can be used for PEM fuel cells system simulations, offering many advantages over empirical models. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5