Water and Thermal Management of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are high-efficiency and low-emission electrochemical energy conversion devices. Inside the PEMFC complex, physical and chemical processes take place, such as electrochemical reaction, multiphase flow and heat transfer. Investigating the transport mechanism and optimization of transport processes to improve cell performance and durability is known as water and thermal management of PEMFCs. Water and Thermal Management of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells introduces the main research methods and the latest advances in the water and thermal management of PEMFCs. The book introduces the transport mechanism of each component in detail. It includes modeling methods at different scales, and presents practical exercises in modeling. Topics include: PEMFC fundamentals; working principles of each component and transport mechanisms; characterization test and diagnostic analysis; simulation of multiphase transport and electrode kinetics; cell-scale modeling; stack-scale modeling; and system-scale modeling. This volume offers a practical handbook for researchers, students and engineers in the fields of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Introduces the transport mechanism for each component of PEMFCsPresents modelling methods at different scales including component, cell, stack, and system scalesProvides exercises in PEMFC modelling and provides examples of the necessary codesGives the latest advances in PEMFCs in a convenient and structured mannerOffers a solution to researchers, students and engineers working on proton exchange membrane fuel cells