Nonprismatic Air-Breathing Fuel Cells -- Concept, Theory, Design, and Manufacturing
Abstract
This paper details the research into axis symmetric architecture (ASA) proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells possessing nonprismatic cylindrical architecture. Advantages of the ASA include improved fuel flow, reduced sealing area and weight, and increased power densities. Numerical and analytical studies will show improvements to flow characteristics. The ASA design facilitates natural convective flow to promote improved reactant availability and the prototypes created also show the ease of manufacture and assembly. ASA designs, unlike traditional fuel cells, do not require clamping plates and fastening mechanisms and lead to prototypes with reduced size, weight, and cost.
Recommended Citation
S. P. Isanaka et al., "Nonprismatic Air-Breathing Fuel Cells -- Concept, Theory, Design, and Manufacturing," Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 021006-1 - 021006-11, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), May 2016.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035104
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Intelligent Systems Center
Keywords and Phrases
Design; Flow (Dynamics); Fluid dynamics; Fuel cells; Manufacturing; Weight (Mass); Flat plates; Sealing (Process); Fuels; Membranes; Plates (structures)
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2016 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 May 2016
Comments
This research was conducted in collaboration with the Air Force Research Labs [U.S. Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), (Contract No. FA4819-09-C-0018)]. The assistance provided by the Intelligent Systems Center at Missouri University of Science and Technology is also greatly appreciated.