Fuel Cell Handbook Seventh Edition

Author : EG & G Technical Services,Eg&g Technical Services Inc,U. S. Department of Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1365101134

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Fuel Cell Handbook (Seventh Edition) by EG & G Technical Services,Eg&g Technical Services Inc,U. S. Department of Energy Pdf

Fuel cells are one of the cleanest and most efficient technologies for generating electricity. Since there is no combustion, there are none of the pollutants commonly produced by boilers and furnaces. For systems designed to consume hydrogen directly, the only products are electricity, water and heat. Fuel cells are an important technology for a potentially wide variety of applications including on-site electric power for households and commercial buildings; supplemental or auxiliary power to support car, truck and aircraft systems; power for personal, mass and commercial transportation; and the modular addition by utilities of new power generation closely tailored to meet growth in power consumption. These applications will be in a large number of industries worldwide. In this Seventh Edition of the Fuel Cell Handbook, we have discussed the Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Program (SECA) activities. In addition, individual fuel cell technologies and other supporting materials have been updated.

Author : A. J. Appleby,F. R. Foulkes
Publisher : Krieger Publishing Company
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Fuel cells
ISBN : OSU:32435062567961

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Fuel Cell Handbook by A. J. Appleby,F. R. Foulkes Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428917590

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Fuel Cell Handbook (Sixth Edition) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Detlef Stolten,Bernd Emonts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1298 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527330126

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Fuel Cell Science and Engineering, 2 Volume Set by Detlef Stolten,Bernd Emonts Pdf

Fuel cells are expected to play a major role in the future power supply that will transform to renewable, decentralized and fluctuating primary energies. At the same time the share of electric power will continually increase at the expense of thermal and mechanical energy not just in transportation, but also in households. Hydrogen as a perfect fuel for fuel cells and an outstanding and efficient means of bulk storage for renewable energy will spearhead this development together with fuel cells. Moreover, small fuel cells hold great potential for portable devices such as gadgets and medical applications such as pacemakers. This handbook will explore specific fuel cells within and beyond the mainstream development and focuses on materials and production processes for both SOFC and lowtemperature fuel cells, analytics and diagnostics for fuel cells, modeling and simulation as well as balance of plant design and components. As fuel cells are getting increasingly sophisticated and industrially developed the issues of quality assurance and methodology of development are included in this handbook. The contributions to this book come from an international panel of experts from academia, industry, institutions and government. This handbook is oriented toward people looking for detailed information on specific fuel cell types, their materials, production processes, modeling and analytics. Overview information on the contrary on mainstream fuel cells and applications are provided in the book 'Hydrogen and Fuel Cells', published in 2010.

Author : U. S. Department of Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1329661206

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Fuel Cell Handbook (Fifth Edition) by U. S. Department of Energy Pdf

Fuel cells are an important technology for a potentially wide variety of applications including micropower, auxiliary power, transportation power, stationary power for buildings and other distributed generation applications, and central power. These applications will be in a large number of industries worldwide. This edition of the Fuel Cell Handbook is more comprehensive than previous versions in that it includes several changes. First, calculation examples for fuel cells are included for the wide variety of possible applications. This includes transportation and auxiliary power applications for the first time. In addition, the handbook includes a separate section on alkaline fuel cells. The intermediate temperature solid-state fuel cell section is being developed. In this edition, hybrids are also included as a separate section for the first time. Hybrids are some of the most efficient power plants ever conceived and are actually being demonstrated.

Author : Haijiang Wang,Hui Li,Xiao-Zi Yuan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439863169

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PEM Fuel Cell Durability Handbook, Two-Volume Set by Haijiang Wang,Hui Li,Xiao-Zi Yuan Pdf

While PEM fuel cells are highly efficient, environmentally friendly sources of power, their durability hinders the commercialization of this technology. With contributions from international scientists active in PEM fuel cell research, PEM Fuel Cell Durability Handbook, Two-Volume Set provides a comprehensive source of state-of-the-art research in

Author : J. H. Hirschenhofer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Fuel cells
ISBN : UOM:39015049502282

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Fuel Cells by J. H. Hirschenhofer Pdf

Author : Gregor Hoogers
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002-09-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420041552

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Fuel Cell Technology Handbook by Gregor Hoogers Pdf

Fuel cell systems have now reached a degree of technological maturity and appear destined to form the cornerstone of future energy technologies. But the rapid advances in fuel cell system development have left current information available only in scattered journals and Internet sites. The even faster race toward fuel cell commercialization further

Author : Wolf Vielstich,Hubert A. Gasteiger,Harumi Yokokawa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1090 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470723111

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Handbook of Fuel Cells by Wolf Vielstich,Hubert A. Gasteiger,Harumi Yokokawa Pdf

A timely addition to the highly acclaimed four-volume handbook set; volumes 5 and 6 highlight recent developments, particularly in the fields of new materials, molecular modeling and durability. Since the publication of the first four volumes of the Handbook of Fuel Cells in 2003, the focus of fuel cell research and development has shifted from optimizing fuel cell performance with well-known materials to developing new materials concepts, and to understanding the origins of materials and fuel cell degradation. This new two-volume set provides an authoritative and timely guide to these recent developments in fuel cell research.

Author : J. H. Hirschenhofer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fuel cells
ISBN : 0899343597

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Fuel Cell Handbook by J. H. Hirschenhofer Pdf

Author : Amitav Mallik,Nitant Mate,Devayani Bhave
Publisher : Academic Foundation
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 8171886647

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Renewable Energy Technologies by Amitav Mallik,Nitant Mate,Devayani Bhave Pdf

Providing the latest data on the subject, this record examines the potential of renewable energy in India, particularly in rural areas. A special exploration of distributed power generation highlights the seamless application of the alternative-energy technology and demonstrates how the environment benefits from this resource. Solar energy, fuel cells, and other options are also discussed. Instructive and well-researched, this study underscores the important role of renewable sources while relating the use of available technologies to Indian conditions and problems.

Author : Bin Zhu,Rizwan Raza,Liangdong Fan,Chunwen Sun
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527812783

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Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by Bin Zhu,Rizwan Raza,Liangdong Fan,Chunwen Sun Pdf

Presents innovative approaches towards affordable, highly efficient, and reliable sustainable energy systems Written by leading experts on the subject, this book provides not only a basic introduction and understanding of conventional fuel cell principle, but also an updated view of the most recent developments in this field. It focuses on the new energy conversion technologies based on both electrolyte and electrolyte-free fuel cells?from advanced novel ceria-based composite electrolyte low temperature solid oxide fuel cells to non-electrolyte fuel cells as advanced fuel-to-electricity conversion technology. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: From Electrolyte-Based to Electrolyte-Free Devices is divided into three parts. Part I covers the latest developments of anode, electrolyte, and cathode materials as well as the SOFC technologies. Part II discusses the non-electrolyte or semiconductor-based membrane fuel cells. Part III focuses on engineering efforts on materials, technology, devices and stack developments, and looks at various applications and new opportunities of SOFC using both the electrolyte and non-electrolyte principles, including integrated fuel cell systems with electrolysis, solar energy, and more. -Offers knowledge on how to realize highly efficient fuel cells with novel device structures -Shows the opportunity to transform the future fuel cell markets and the possibility to commercialize fuel cells in an extended range of applications -Presents a unique collection of contributions on the development of solid oxide fuel cells from electrolyte based to non-electrolyte-based technology -Provides a more comprehensive understanding of the advances in fuel cells and bridges the knowledge from traditional SOFC to the new concept -Allows readers to track the development from the conventional SOFC to the non-electrolyte or single-component fuel cell Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: From Electrolyte-Based to Electrolyte-Free Devices will serve as an important reference work to students, scientists, engineers, researchers, and technology developers in the fuel cell field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:873857020

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Fuel Cell Handbook, Fifth Edition by Anonim Pdf

Progress continues in fuel cell technology since the previous edition of the Fuel Cell Handbook was published in November 1998. Uppermost, polymer electrolyte fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, and solid oxide fuel cells have been demonstrated at commercial size in power plants. The previously demonstrated phosphoric acid fuel cells have entered the marketplace with more than 220 power plants delivered. Highlighting this commercial entry, the phosphoric acid power plant fleet has demonstrated 95+% availability and several units have passed 40,000 hours of operation. One unit has operated over 49,000 hours. Early expectations of very low emissions and relatively high efficiencies have been met in power plants with each type of fuel cell. Fuel flexibility has been demonstrated using natural gas, propane, landfill gas, anaerobic digester gas, military logistic fuels, and coal gas, greatly expanding market opportunities. Transportation markets worldwide have shown remarkable interest in fuel cells; nearly every major vehicle manufacturer in the U.S., Europe, and the Far East is supporting development. This Handbook provides a foundation in fuel cells for persons wanting a better understanding of the technology, its benefits, and the systems issues that influence its application. Trends in technology are discussed, including next-generation concepts that promise ultrahigh efficiency and low cost, while providing exceptionally clean power plant systems. Section 1 summarizes fuel cell progress since the last edition and includes existing power plant nameplate data. Section 2 addresses the thermodynamics of fuel cells to provide an understanding of fuel cell operation at two levels (basic and advanced). Sections 3 through 8 describe the six major fuel cell types and their performance based on cell operating conditions. Alkaline and intermediate solid state fuel cells were added to this edition of the Handbook. New information indicates that manufacturers have stayed with proven cell designs, focusing instead on advancing the system surrounding the fuel cell to lower life cycle costs. Section 9, Fuel Cell Systems, has been significantly revised to characterize near-term and next-generation fuel cell power plant systems at a conceptual level of detail. Section 10 provides examples of practical fuel cell system calculations. A list of fuel cell URLs is included in the Appendix. A new index assists the reader in locating specific information quickly.

Author : Andrew L. Dicks,David A. J. Rand
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118613528

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Fuel Cell Systems Explained by Andrew L. Dicks,David A. J. Rand Pdf

Since publication of the first edition of Fuel Cell Systems Explained, three compelling drivers have supported the continuing development of fuel cell technology. These are: the need to maintain energy security in an energy-hungry world, the desire to move towards zero-emission vehicles and power plants, and the mitigation of climate change by lowering of CO2 emissions. New fuel cell materials, enhanced stack performance and increased lifetimes are leading to the emergence of the first truly commercial systems in applications that range from fork-lift trucks to power sources for mobile phone towers. Leading vehicle manufacturers have embraced the use of electric drive-trains and now see hydrogen fuel cells complementing advanced battery technology in zero-emission vehicles. After many decades of laboratory development, a global but fragile fuel cell industry is bringing the first commercial products to market. This thoroughly revised edition includes several new sections devoted to, for example, fuel cell characterisation, improved materials for low-temperature hydrogen and liquid-fuelled systems, and real-world technology implementation. Assuming no prior knowledge of fuel cell technology, the third edition comprehensively brings together all of the key topics encompassed in this diverse field. Practitioners, researchers and students in electrical, power, chemical and automotive engineering will continue to benefit from this essential guide to the principles, design and implementation of fuel cell systems.

Author : N.Q. Minh,T. Takahashi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995-08-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080540767

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Science and Technology of Ceramic Fuel Cells by N.Q. Minh,T. Takahashi Pdf

Ceramic fuel cells, commonly known as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), have been under development for a broad range of electric power generation applications. The most attractive feature of the SOFC is its clean and efficient production of electricity from a variety of fuels. The SOFC has the potential to be manufactured and operated cost-effectively. The widening interest in this technology, thus, arises from the continuing need to develop cleaner and more efficient means of converting energy sources into useful forms. This topical book provides a comprehensive treatise on solid oxide fuel cells and succeeds successfully in filling the gap in the market for a reference book in this field. Directed towards scientists, engineers, and technical managers working with SOFCs as well as ceramic devices based on conducting materials, and in related fields, the book will also be invaluable as a textbook for science and engineering courses.