A novel lightweight polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack for robot systems

S. W. Hwang, G. H. Choi, A. Bates, R. M. Ench, S. C. Lee, O. S. Kwon, D. H. Lee, S. Mukherjee, S. Park

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Abstract

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are the most appropriate for energy sources of small robot applications. PEMFCs have superior power density and thermodynamic efficiency compared with direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). Furthermore, PEMFCs are lighter and smaller than DMFCs, which are very important factors in small robot power systems. Operating conditions and fabricating methods are of key importance to fuel cell performance and efficiency. In this study, analysis of pressure drop, concentration variation, deformation of GDL and electrolytes, and stack clamping pressure were completed by 500-watt polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stacks. Several novel designs were discussed and will be continuously studied.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells 12, PEFC 2012
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages805-815
Number of pages11
Edition2
ISBN (Print)9781607683506
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event12th Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Symposium, PEFC 2012 - 222nd ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 7 Oct 201212 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number2
Volume50
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference12th Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Symposium, PEFC 2012 - 222nd ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period7/10/1212/10/12

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