IRI - Distributed parameter model simulation tool for PEM fuel cells

Publication

Distributed parameter model simulation tool for PEM fuel cells

Journal Article (2014)

Journal

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Pages

4044–4052

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Doc link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.04.015

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Authors

Projects associated

MESPEM: Desarrollo de sistemas de control para la mejora de la eficiencia y la vida útil en sistemas basados en pilas de combustible PEM
PUMA MIND: Physical bottom Up multiscale Modelling for Automotive PEMFC Innovative performance and Durability optimization

Abstract

In this work, a simulation tool for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) has been developed, based on a distributed parameter model. The tool is designed to perform studies of time and space variations in the direction of the gas channels. Results for steady-state and dynamic simulations for a single cell of one channel are presented and analyzed. Considered variables are concentrations of reactants, pressures, temperatures, humidification, membrane water content, current density, among others that have significant effects on the performance and durability of PEMFC.

Author keywords

PEMFC, distributed parameter modeling, dynamic simulation

Scientific reference

M.L. Sarmiento-Carnevali, M. Serra and C. Batlle. Distributed parameter model simulation tool for PEM fuel cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39(8): 4044–4052, 2014.