One of the most attractive features of hydrogen as an energy carrier is that it can be produced from water. Hydrogen has the highest energy content per unit mass as compared to chemical fuel and can be substituted. Its burning process is non-polluting, and it can be used in the fuel cells to...

Using the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen to water in order to produce electricity and heat, promises a high electrical efficiency even in small devices which can be installed close to the consumer. This approach seems to be an impressive idea to contribute to a viable future energy supply...

A hybrid fuel cell system (~10 kWe) for an average family house including heating is proposed. The investigated system comprises a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) on top of a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC). Hydrogen produced from the off-gases of the SOFC can be fed directly to the PEFC....

When a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system is operated in the dead-ended anode mode, nitrogen will gradually permeate from the cathode to the anode. The accumulation of nitrogen in the anode causes a performance drop, which can be recovered by purging. The purge strategy depends on...

Thermodynamic and thermoeconomic investigations of a small-scale integrated gasification solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and Stirling engine for combined heat and power (CHP) with a net electric capacity of 120kWe have been performed. Woodchips are used as gasification feedstock to produce syngas,...

The impact of the sampling time interval for energy demands on the optimal operational planning of residential cogeneration systems without electric power export was analyzed. To improve their operational flexibility, focus was also placed on battery installation. First, an optimal operational...

This study aims to explore the relationship between science and technology via analyzing cross citations between papers and patents in fuel cells. To calculate cross citation indicators, papers were retrieved from the WOS database and patent data from the USPTO during the period between 1991 and...

Fuel cells are one of the most efficient means of converting chemical energy into electrical energy. The major deterrents to the commercialisation of fuel cell technologies, especially for the transport sector, are the hydrogen storage and almost non-existence of hydrogen transportation and...

Truck manufacturers and vehicle component manufacturer are exploring using fuel cell auxiliary units (APUs) in lieu of main engine idling. While fuel cell powertrains continue to face significant technical and economic barriers, the truck auxiliary power application may offer a viable near-term...