A High Performance Hydrogen/chlorine Fuel Cell for Space Power Applications

Author

Everett B. Anderson
E. Jennings Taylor
Gerald Wilemski, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Alan H. Gelb

Abstract

This article discusses the proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) as a high power and energy density power source. The two systems H₂/Cl₂ and H₂/O₂ PEMFC systems were compared over a wide range of mission lifetimes. It has been shown that the development of a H₂/Cl₂ PEMFC could yield a system with power and energy densities inherently greater than currently available in H₂/O₂ PEMFC.

Recommended Citation

E. B. Anderson et al., "A High Performance Hydrogen/chlorine Fuel Cell for Space Power Applications," Journal of Power Sources, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 321 - 328, Elsevier, Jan 1994.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-7753(94)87011-X

Department(s)

Physics

Keywords and Phrases

Chlorine; Hydrogen; Space applications; Spacecraft power supplies; Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC); Fuel cells

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0378-7753

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1994 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1994