Abstract
A two-phase flow and multi-component mathematical model with a complete set of governing equations valid in different components of a PEM fuel cell is developed. The model couples the flows, species, electrical potential, and current density distributions in the cathode and anode fluid channels, gas diffusers, catalyst layers and membrane, respectively. The modeling results of typical concentration distributions are presented. The coupling of oxygen concentration, current density, overpotential and potential are shown in the membrane electrode assembly (MEA). The model predicted fuel cell polarization curves for different cathode pressures compared well with our experimental data.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 219-230 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Power Sources |
| Volume | 155 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 21 2006 |
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Keywords
- Fuel cells
- Mathematical model
- Proton exchange membrane (PEM)
- Two-phase flow
- Water and thermal management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrochemistry
- Fuel Technology
- Materials Chemistry
- Energy (miscellaneous)
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A two-phase flow and transport model for PEM fuel cells. / You, Lixin; Liu, Hongtan.
In: Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 155, No. 2, 21.04.2006, p. 219-230.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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