Event Details
Modelling and Simulation of Fuel Cells: The Need for Material Properties
Presenter: Dr. N. Dijali - Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Director, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVIC)
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Date: Mon, October 28, 2002
Time: 15:00:00 - 16:00:00
Place: EOW 430
ABSTRACT
The operation of a fuel relies on electrochemical reactions and an array of coupled transport phenomena, including multi-component gas flow, two phase-flow, heat and mass transfer, phase change and transport of charged species. The transport processes take place in variety of materials, including porous gas diffusion electrodes and polymer membranes. In this talk we will review the role of the various transport phenomena in fuel cell operation, present an overview of computational modeling, discuss the importance of transport and material properties, and identify gaps and challenges.
All are welcome
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