Effects of coolant parameters on steady state temperature distribution in phospheric-acid fuel cell electrodeThe influence of thermophysical properties and flow rate on the steady-state temperature distribution in a phosphoric-acid fuel cell electrode plate was experimentally investigated. An experimental setup that simulates the operating conditions prevailing in a phosphoric-acid fuel cell stack was used. The fuel cell cooling system utilized three types of coolants to remove excess heat generated in the cell electrode and to maintain a reasonably uniform temperature distribution in the electrode plate. The coolants used were water, engine oil, and air. These coolants were circulated at Reynolds number ranging from 1165 to 6165 for water; 3070 to 6864 for air; and 15 to 79 for oil. Experimental results are presented.
Document ID
19920068113
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Alkasab, K. A. (Cleveland State University OH, United States)
Abdul-Aziz, A. (Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: IECEC ''91: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference