Abstract
This chapter examines the role of the fuel in the operation, performance and degradation of fuel cells. The range of fuels and impurities that are of relevance to low-temperature fuel cells are discussed and the performance from a thermodynamic perspective is analysed. As a route to hydrogen, various fuel processing options are considered along with an overview of the major storage techniques. Issues associated with alternative fuels are covered along with the deleterious properties of fuels and their impurities.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Polymer Electrolyte Membrane and Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Technology |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1 Fundamentals and Performance of Low Temperature Fuel Cells |
Editors | Christoph Hartnig, Christina Roth |
Place of Publication | Sawston, Cambridge |
Chapter | 1 |
Pages | 3-26 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Volume | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- alkaline fuel cell (AFC)
- biogas
- carbon monoxide
- catalyst
- degradation
- fuel
- hydrogen
- methane
- methanol
- particulates
- phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC)
- platinum
- poisoning
- polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC)
- sulphur