Abstract
This work demonstrates the operation of a 30 cell high temperature PEM (HTPEM) fuel cell stack. This prototype stack has been developed at the Institute of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, as a proof-of-concept for a low pressure cathode air cooled HTPEM stack. The membranes used are Celtec P-1000 series MEAs by Pemeas, with an active area of 45cm2. The low pressure gas channels enable the use of low power blowers instead of a compressor which increases the overall system efficiency. This initial system was made to test the bipolar plate design, and there is no need for humidification of the species as in a LTPEM fuel cell system. The use of the HTPEM fuel cell makes it possible to use reformed gas at high CO concentrations, still with a stable efficient performance.
Original language | English |
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Journal | ECS Transactions |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 197-207 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISSN | 1938-6737 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | Fuel Cell Seminar - Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Duration: 13 Nov 2006 → 17 Nov 2006 Conference number: 30 |
Conference
Conference | Fuel Cell Seminar |
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Number | 30 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Period | 13/11/2006 → 17/11/2006 |