Assembly and Performance Modeling of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Background
- Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell is the promising power source for automotive applications;
- Assembly effects on performance is not considered in existing research;
- Therefore a comprehensive model is desired incorporating assembly pressure impacts including contact resistance, stack mechanical deformation and gas flow transfer.
Objective
- To develop multi-physics models to predict PEM fuel cell performance comprehensively;
- To provide guidelines for design, manufacturing and assembly for PEM fuel cells.
Approach
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