Fuel Cell Fundamentals covers the basic science and engineering behind fuel cell technology.
Focusing on the fundamentals, Fuel Cell Fundamentalst provides straightforward descriptions of:
- how fuel cells work
- why they offer the potential for high efficiency
- how their unique advantages can best be used
Designed to be accessible to fuel cell beginners, it is suitable for any engineering or science professional with a background in calculus, basic physics, and elementary thermodynamics. The book is divided in two parts: The first (and largest part), "Fuel Cell Principles" focuses on basic fuel cell physics. The second part: "Fuel Cell Technology" provides a brief discussion of the practical applications of fuel cell technology. Fuel Cell Fundamentals provides examples, problems, and pedagogy for classroom use.
Contents
Fuel Cell Principles
Introduction
- What Is a Fuel Cell?
- A Simple Fuel Cell
- Fuel Cell Advantages
- Fuel Cell Disadvantages
- Fuel Cell Types
- Basic Fuel Cell Operation
- Fuel Cell Performance
- Characterization and Modeling
- Fuel Cell Technology
- Fuel Cells and the Environment
Fuel Cell Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics Review
- Heat Potential of a Fuel: Enthalpy of Reaction
- Work Potential of a Fuel: Gibbs Free Energy
- Predicting Reversible Voltage of a Fuel Cell under Non-Standard-State Conditions
- Fuel Cell Efficiency
Fuel Cell Reaction Kinetics
- Introduction to Electrode Kinetics
- Why Charge Transfer Reactions Have an Activation Energy
- Activation Energy Determines Reaction Rate
- Calculating Net Rate of a Reaction
- Rate of Reaction at Equilibrium: Exchange Current Density
- Potential of a Reaction at Equilibrium: Galvani Potential
- Potential and Rate: Butler–Volmer Equation
- Exchange Currents and Electrocatalysis: How to Improve Kinetic Performance
- Simplified Activation Kinetics: Tafel Equation
- Different Fuel Cell Reactions Produce Different Kinetics
- Catalyst–Electrode Design
- Quantum Mechanics: Framework for Understanding Catalysis in Fuel Cells
Fuel Cell Charge Transport
- Charges Move in Response to Forces
- Charge Transport Results in a Voltage Loss
- Characteristics of Fuel Cell Charge Transport Resistance
- Physical Meaning of Conductivity
- Review of Fuel Cell Electrolyte Classes
- More on Diffusivity and Conductivity (Optional)
- Why Electrical Driving Forces Dominate Charge Transport (Optional)
Fuel Cell Mass Transport
- Transport in Electrode versus Flow Structure
- Transport in Electrode: Diffusive Transport
- Transport in Flow Structures: Convective Transport
Fuel Cell Modeling
- Putting It All Together: A Basic Fuel Cell Model
- A 1D Fuel Cell Model
- Fuel Cell Models Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (Optional)
Fuel Cell Characterization
- What Do We Want to Characterize?
- Overview of Characterization Techniques
- In Situ Electrochemical Characterization Techniques
- Ex Situ Characterization Techniques
Fuel Cell Technology
Overview of Fuel Cell Types
- Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell
- Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell
- Alkaline Fuel Cell
- Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
- Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell
- Summary Comparison
Overview of Fuel Cell Systems
- Fuel Cell Stack (Fuel Cell Subsystem)
- The Thermal Management Subsystem
- Fuel Delivery/Processing Subsystem.
- Power Electronics Subsystem
- Case Study of Fuel Cell System Design: Sizing a Portable Fuel Cell
Fuel Cell System Integration and Subsystem Design
- Integrated Overview of Four Primary Subsystems
- External Reforming: Fuel Processing Subsystems
- Thermal Management Subsystem
Environmental Impact of Fuel Cells
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Important Emissions for LCA
- Emissions Related to Global Warming
- Emissions Related to Air Pollution
- Analyzing Entire Scenarios with LCA
Appendices
Index
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