Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Design, Modelling and Performance Assessment Techniques

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This book examines the characteristics of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells with a focus on deriving realistic finite element models. The book also explains in detail how to set up measuring systems, data analysis, and PEM Fuel Cells’ static and dynamic characteristics. Covered in detail are design and operation principles such as polarization phenomenon, thermodynamic analysis, and overall voltage; failure modes and mechanisms such as permanent faults, membrane degradation, and water management; and modelling and numerical simulation including semi-empirical, one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional models. It is appropriate for graduate students, researchers, and engineers who work with the design and reliability of hydrogen fuel cells, in particular proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Introduction and Background (Alhussein Albarbar, Mohmad Alrweq)....Pages 1-8 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Review (Alhussein Albarbar, Mohmad Alrweq)....Pages 9-29 Design and Fundamental Characteristics of PEM Fuel Cells (Alhussein Albarbar, Mohmad Alrweq)....Pages 31-58 Failure Modes and Mechanisms (Alhussein Albarbar, Mohmad Alrweq)....Pages 59-76 Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation (Alhussein Albarbar, Mohmad Alrweq)....Pages 77-100 Experimental Set-Up, Results and Data Analysis (Alhussein Albarbar, Mohmad Alrweq)....Pages 101-123 Guide to Modelling and Simulation (Alhussein Albarbar, Mohmad Alrweq)....Pages 125-146 Back Matter ....Pages 147-163