Performance analysis of a membrane humidifier containing porous metal foam as flow distributor in a PEM fuel cell system

Afshari, Ebrahim; Houreh, Nasser Baharlou

doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.08.067

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“…main problems yet to be resolved in a conventional PEMFC membrane humidifier are the cost of machining, disturbance of water diffusion under the ribs of the channel plates, and additional weight and volume imposed on the channel. The above-mentioned problems can be solved by applying metal foam [35]. Using metal foam on both sides (wet and dry) can enhance performance.…”

Section: Fuel Cell 31 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cellmentioning

confidence: 99%

Overview of porous media/metal foam application in fuel cells and solar power systems

Tan¹,

Saw²,

Thiam³

et al. 2018

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

147

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Fuel cells and solar energy are promising candidates for electricity generation. It is forecast that fuel cells and solar power systems will play an important role in reducing the greenhouse gas footprint and replacing fossil fuels. Therefore, the limitations of fuel cells and solar power systems, such as low efficiency, high cost, and low reliability, must be addressed appropriately to enable their full potentials. Metal foam is a new class of material that has gained immense attention due to its excellent properties suitable for a wide range of applications. Its unique characteristics distinguish it from typical solid metals. The properties of metal foam can be modified during the fabrication stage by manipulating its physical structure. The goal of this paper is to review the application of metal foam in fuel cells and solar power systems. Besides, the performance of metal foam in fuel cells and solar systems is also discussed. Metal foam has been applied to the electrodes, gas diffusion layer and flow field of fuel cells to enhance performance, especially in regard to current density and flow distribution. Furthermore, metal foam is a heat exchanger for the solar energy harvesting system to improve its efficiency. Superior performances in experimental testing allows the possibility of commercialization of metal foam products in the renewable energy field.

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Section: Fuel Cell 31 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cellmentioning

confidence: 99%

Overview of porous media/metal foam application in fuel cells and solar power systems

Tan¹,

Saw²,

Thiam³

et al. 2018

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

147

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“…Significant effort was made to improve the performance of PEMFC using different approach. Mathematical models [47,48], catalyst [49] and porous material [50] has been used to investigate and improve PEMFC performance. The effect of operating conditions on the performance of PEMFC had received considerable attention in recent time.…”

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Thermo-economic analysis of proton exchange membrane fuel cell fuelled with methanol and methane

Suleiman

Abdulkareem

Umaru

et al. 2016

Energy Conversion and Management

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“…Afshari and Houreh [19] employed a three-dimensional, nonisothermal model to study the performance of the porous metal foam in membrane humidifier for a PEM fuel cell. Their model is to solve the conservation equations of mass, momentum, species and energy for all regions of the humidifier.…”

Section: Water Content and Operation Conditionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of recent development: Transport and performance modeling of PEM fuel cells

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Applied Energy

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Performance analysis of a membrane humidifier containing porous metal foam as flow distributor in a PEM fuel cell system

Cited by 65 publications

References 32 publications

Overview of porous media/metal foam application in fuel cells and solar power systems

Overview of porous media/metal foam application in fuel cells and solar power systems

Thermo-economic analysis of proton exchange membrane fuel cell fuelled with methanol and methane

A review of recent development: Transport and performance modeling of PEM fuel cells

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