Hydrogen fuel cells : cold start solutions /
This book focuses on the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell technologies to ensure efficient and reliable performance during cold start conditions. It encompasses an introduction to hydrogen energy systems and the unique challenges associated with cold starts in fuel cells. It examines catalytic heate...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
2026.
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| Summary: | This book focuses on the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell technologies to ensure efficient and reliable performance during cold start conditions. It encompasses an introduction to hydrogen energy systems and the unique challenges associated with cold starts in fuel cells. It examines catalytic heaters, electrolyte-heating circuits, pre-heating of reactant gases, electric resistance heating, self-heating through load cycling, and hydrogen burners. Each chapter delves into the principles, design, and performance of these systems, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and applications. The chapters of this book: elaborate on specific challenges and practical solutions for improving fuel cell reliability and efficiency in low-temperature environments; provide a comparative analysis of cold start solutions; discuss the latest advancements in materials, design techniques, and industrial applications; explore topics including catalytic heaters, pre-heating systems, and self-heating mechanisms; include practical applications and case studies. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in chemical engineering, hydrogen fuel processing, and energy integration. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (248 pages) : illustrations (black and white) |
| ISBN: | 104060563X 9781003657866 1003657869 9781040554609 1040554601 9781040605639 |