Optimization of gas delivery and current collecting system in fuel cells

S. P. Chen, P. W. Li, M. K. Chyu

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Abstract

The over-potentials in a fuel cell due to ohmic losses and concentration polarization can be reduced if the gas delivery field and the current collection system are well designed. To obtain such a substantial understanding for designing the gas delivery and current collection system, this study proposed a model to theoretically analyze the current collection process, and finally a method and tool of optimization for scales of gas channels and current collection ribs is presented. The analysis found that small current collectors and collection area is advantageous for getting high power density in both PEMFCs and SOFCs. Copyright @ 2006 by ASME.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of 4th International ASME Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, FUELCELL2006
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Print)0791837807, 9780791837801
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event4th International ASME Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, FUELCELL2006 - Irvine, CA, United States
Duration: Jun 19 2006Jun 21 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of 4th International ASME Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, FUELCELL2006
Volume2006

Other

Other4th International ASME Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, FUELCELL2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityIrvine, CA
Period6/19/066/21/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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