A Finite Element Method analysis and optimisation of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with interdigitated flow field design Online publication date: Mon, 04-Feb-2008
by A.M. Morega, J.C. Ordonez, S. Kosaraju, J.V.C. Vargas
International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy (IJETP), Vol. 6, No. 1/2, 2008
Abstract: Interdigitated polymer electrolyte fuel cells are particularly attractive due to the enhanced transport rates and benefits with respect to electrode flooding. A 2D isothermal model is used to simulate the outlining processes that occur at the elemental fuel cell level. A Finite Element Method analysis is conducted to simulate the flow and current density fields for different gas channel configurations. The main outcome of this study is the optimal size (width) of the interconnect plate shoulder that provides maximum electrical power output.
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