PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice / Edition 2

by Frano Barbir

Overview

PEM Fuel Cells "are the primary candidates for light-duty vehicles, for buildings, and potentially for much smaller applications such as replacements for rechargeable batteries in video cameras." United States Department of Energy

· First authoritative book on theory and practice of PEM fuel cells
· Contains hundreds of original illustrations and real-life engineering examples
· Practical teaching tool for engineering students.

Demand for alternative energy sources is on the rise and fuel cells are pulling ahead as the leading technology. Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells in particular are experiencing an upsurge because of their high power density and ability to vary output quickly to meet shifts in power demand. Until now, there has been little written about this important technology. PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice lays the groundwork for fuel cell engineers, technicians and students. Through the use of real life examples on the various aspects of fuel cell engineering, this book covers the fundamental aspects of fuel cell design, electrochemistry of the technology, heat and mass transport, system design and applications. From fuel cell performance to sizing the system components, this is the most comprehensive teaching tool available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123877109
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	09/25/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	444
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Fuel Cell Basic Chemistry and Thermodynamics3. Fuel Cell Electrochemistry4. Main Cell Components, Materials Properties and Processes5. Fuel Cell Operating Conditions6. Stack Design7. Fuel Cell Modeling8. Fuel Cell Diagnostics9. Fuel Cell System Design10. Fuel Cell Applications11. Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Economy

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From the Publisher

Reveals the intricacies of PEM fuel cells and fuel cell systems.

Editorial Reviews

"Franco Barbir brings considerable expertise to the subject of PEM fuel cells...of the numerous books on fuel cells I have seen come through our lab in the past few years, I find this on the most useful." —The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Letter

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