Full-scale multiphase simulation of automobile PEM fuel cells with different flow field configurations

W Huo, B Xie, S Wu, L Wu, G Zhang… - … Journal of Green …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, a 3D+ 1D (three-plus-one dimensional) multiphase PEM (proton exchange
membrane) fuel cell model is developed, in which the detailed channel two-phase flow is …

Modeling analysis of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with regard to oxygen and charge transport under operating conditions and hydrophobic porous electrode …

N Wang, Z Qu, G Zhang - ETransportation, 2022 - Elsevier
Increasing the power density of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is vital
for their commercial application but requires detailed knowledge of the charge, oxygen, and …

A unified catalyst layer design classification criterion on proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance based on a modified agglomerate model

N Wang, ZG Qu, ZY Jiang, GB Zhang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
The main goal of catalyst layer (CL) optimization is decreasing the platinum in proton
exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) without a deterioration in performance; this …

Effects of sub-distribution zone structure of bipolar plate on the mass transport of large-area proton exchange membrane fuel cells

B Liu, W Huo, B Xie, Q Gao, Z Bao, H Li, K Wu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sub-distribution zone of the flow field plays an important role in distributing gas reactants
and removing liquid products in large-active area proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel …

Conductivity and permeability of graphite foams: Analytical modelling and pore-scale simulation

T Xiao, X Yang, K Hooman, L Jin, C Yang… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Graphite foams with excellent effective thermal conductivity and large surface area have
primarily constituted a new area for the emerging fields of energy conversion, conservation …

A one-dimensional model of air-cooled proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack integrating fan arrangement and operational characteristics

G Zhang, Z Qu, H Yang, Y Mu, Y Wang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Air-cooled proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack's performance can be greatly affected
by the arrangement and operational characteristics of the fans that generate the air flow …

[HTML][HTML] Modeling of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with a hybrid continuum/discrete formulation at the rib/channel scale: Effect of relative humidity and …

PA García-Salaberri, A Sánchez-Ramos - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
A novel hybrid continuum/discrete model is presented to analyze the performance of a
polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) at the rib/channel scale. Liquid water …

Effect of liquid water in flow channel on proton exchange membrane fuel cell: Focusing on flow pattern

X Zhang, X Ma, J Yang, X Zhu, S Tai, S Shuai - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The liquid water in channel is a critical factor affecting the oxygen transport and fuel cell
performance. However, the research considering the real gas–liquid interface is insufficient …

Effects of gas diffusion layer thickness on PEM fuel cells with composite foam-rib flow fields

W Gao, Q Li, K Sun, R Chen, Z Che, T Wang - … Communications in Heat …, 2024 - Elsevier
Gas diffusion layers (GDLs) play a crucial role for the performance of proton exchange
membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The utilization of composite foam-rib flow fields (CFRFFs) …

Investigation of assisted heating cold start strategies from-40 C for proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack

Z Qin, K Wu, S Wu, Q Du, Y Yin, B Wang… - … Journal of Green …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
To investigate the effects of varying assisted heating methods on the proton exchange
membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack in extremely low-temperature conditions, a quasi-two …