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- Title
CFD Investigation of Different Flow Field Designs for Efficient PEMFC Performance.
- Authors
ÖZDEMİR, Safiye Nur; TAYMAZ, İmdat
- Abstract
Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell performance depends substantially on the geometry, configuration of the flow channels, and size. A right gas flow field pattern requires a homogeneous reactant distribution, low-pressure drop, and good water management. This paper outlines a numerical study, investigated the influence of the U-type, Z-type, and serpentine flow field configuration on the steady-state cell performance using the CFD technique ANSYS FLUENT PEMFC module. The main goal of this study focuses on a novel perspective for enhancing the design of the PEMFC resulting in better performance. The results indicate that the PEMFC with serpentine flow field configuration yields a significantly higher power density compared to the other designs.
- Subjects
GAS flow; POWER density; CHANNEL flow; PROTON exchange membrane fuel cells; WATER management
- Publication
Sakarya University Journal of Science (SAUJS) / Sakarya Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2021, Vol 25, Issue 3, p690
- ISSN
1301-4048
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.16984/saufenbilder.901153