Prediction of local water distributions and performance of PEMFC using pore network modeling

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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2019

Abstract

© The Electrochemical Society. Oxygen transport and water drainage in the cathode side Catalyst Layer (CL) affect the performance of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells. A unique pore network model has been developed to track local fluxes of water, both liquid and vapor in pores and water content in the ionomer, through a fuel cell catalyst layer. The role of pore size distribution, ionomer to carbon (I/C) ratios, RH, and operating conditions on fuel cell performance has been studied. The simulations results have been used to provide insight as to how local water balances affect electrode performance.

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ECS Transactions

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