Synergien zwischen Batterie- und Brennstoffzellen/Synergies between battery and fuel cells - Evaluation based on structural and machine parameters in production processes

Abstract

Nach Ankündigung diverser batterieelektrischer Modelle wird auch die PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane)-Brennstoffzelle als mögliche Zukunftstechnologie im Last- und Linienverkehr diskutiert. Ob und wann sich eine Technologie durchsetzt, hängt von der verwendeten Produktionstechnik ab, denn diese bestimmt Stückzahlen und resultierende Kosten. Die Vergangenheit zeigt, dass sich produzierende Industrien oft entlang vorhandener Kompetenzen in etablierten Bereichen entwickelt haben. In diesem Beitrag sollen daher Synergiepotenziale zwischen der Batterie- und Brennstoffzellenfertigung diskutiert werden.   Following the announcement of various battery electric models, PEM fuel cells are also discussed as a future technology in truck and line traffic. Whether and when a technology will be generally accepted depends largely on the production technology used, as this determines the number of units and the resulting costs. The past has shown that manufacturing industries have often developed along existing competencies in established areas. This article will therefore discuss the potential synergies between battery and fuel cell production.

Assembly techniques for proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack: A literature review

“…It can be seen that automated fuel cell stack assembly requires complex system engineering. The process involves the design and manufacture of fuel cells, the development and supply of fuel cell components, the design of the automation process, and the manufacturing, testing, and maintenance of an automatic production line [251]. Then, the product design, design of fuel cell components to meet the requirements of automation-oriented manufacturing, assembly, and testing are required.…”