PEFC Simulation Software Package P-Stack® - Examples3
Example 3: Prediction of Durability Performance
Effect of Thinning on Carbon Corrosion
To enhance the durability of polymer electrolyte fuel cells, it is crucial to prevent carbon corrosion during activation. In this example, we analyze the effect of channel thickness on carbon corrosion in a cathode catalyst layer. The right figures compare changes of hydrogen partial pressure distribution for (a) the base cell and (b) the thinner cell whose channels are downsized by 20%. Hydrogen exchange in alnCenter channels occurs slowly because of channel thinning. Consequently, the amount of carbon corrosion in a cathode catalyst layer increases by 10%. This indicates that an even flow distribution is also important in terms of durability.
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Example 1: Performance and Internal State of Full-Scale Stack
Example 2: Effect of Load Fluctuation on Full-Scale Cell
Example 3: Prediction of Durability Performance