Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Systems ME 1065 L. Schaefer
Proton Exchange Membrane Cathode: ½O e H + => H 2 O Anode: H 2 => 2 H e - Overall: H 2 + 1/2 O 2 => H 2 O
Problems with PEMs/PEFCs Hydrogen Tank Rupture
Direct Methanol Cathode: 3/2 O 2 + 6e - + 6H + => 3 H 2 O Anode: CH 3 OH + H 2 O => 6H + + CO 2 + 6e - Overall: CH 3 OH + 3/2 O 2 => 2 H 2 O
DMFCs, cont.
Alkaline Cathode: 1/2 O 2 + H 2 O + 2e - => 2 OH - Anode: H 2 + 2(OH) - => 2H 2 O + 2 e - Overall: H 2 + 1/2 O 2 => H 2 O
AFCs, cont.
Phosphoric Acid Cathode: ½ O H e - => H 2 O Anode: H 2 => 2H + + 2e - Overall: H 2 + 1/2 O 2 => H 2 O
Molten Carbonate Cathode: 1/2 O 2 + CO e - => (CO 3 ) = Anode: H 2 + (CO 3 ) = => H 2 O + CO e - Overall: H 2 + 1/2 O 2 + CO 2 => H 2 O + CO 2
MCFCs, cont.
Solid Oxide Cathode: 1/2 O e - => O = Anode: H 2 + O = => H 2 O + 2 e - Overall: H 2 + 1/2 O 2 => H 2 O
SOFCs, cont.
Basic Summary of Four Types
Fuel Cell Summary
Fuel Cell Governing Equations Heat/Mass Transfer Electrochemical Electrical Network
Governing Equations Heat and Mass Transfer Model Continuity, Momentum, Energy, Concentration
Governing Equations Heat and Mass Transfer Model, cont. Continuity, Momentum, Energy, Concentration
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Values Form of Water Product Temp (°C)Gibbs Free Energy of Formation (kJ/mol) Max EMF (V) Efficiency Limit (%) Liquid Liquid Gas Gas Gas Gas Gas Gas
Performance Curves
Fuel Cell Buses
Hybrid Power
Cogeneration and Cascading Energy Systems PV SOFC Turbine Chiller Boiler Electricity Chilled Water Hot Water
Unexpected Places!
Figure for Example Problem