H2020Индивидуална стипендия2015–2017

FEDMFC · DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH PERFORMANCE FLOWING ELECTROLYTE-DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL STACK THROUGH MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES

„Хоризонт 2020“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2015-09-01 → 2017-08-31
Финансиране от ЕС: 145 846 €
Участници: 1
Схема: MSCA-IF-EF-RI

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DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH PERFORMANCE FLOWING ELECTROLYTE-DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL STACK THROUGH MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES

Among the different fuel cell types, direct methanol fuel cells are considered to be a very promising energy technology for portable applications. Using liquid methanol as the fuel makes this fuel cell type favorable as methanol is easy to store and has low cost and high energy density. One of the greatest challenges associated with this technology is methanol crossover problem. To overcome this challenge, a fuel cell design namely flowing electrolyte-direct methanol fuel cell (FE-DMFC) can be used. This fuel cell type is a novel energy technology in which the performance of the conventional DMFC is increased by eliminating the methanol crossover problem. To maximize the performance of this fuel cell, the design and operating parameters should be properly selected. In this project, the main objective was to develop a high performance FE-DMFC stack through modeling and experimental studies. For this purpose, a three-dimensional and two-phase multiphysics model, which includes all the transport phenomena, was developed to predict the performance of the FE-DMFC stack accurately. In addition, a FE-DMFC based on alternative materials was manufactured in-house in cooperation with the partner organization in Europe (Forschungszentrum Jülich). Through the experimental and modeling studies, the effect of key design and operating parameters of the FE-DMFC on the output parameters was investigated; thus the parameters that increase the performance of this fuel cell mostly were determined. The specific objectives of the project are listed below. • To develop a three-dimensional and two-phase multiphysics model of the FE-DMFC, which includes all the transport phenomena in all the layers • To manufacture a FE-DMFC based on alternative materials • To validate the model developed with experimental data • To investigate the effect of significant design and operating parameters on the output parameters of the FE-DMFC • To determine the parameters that increase the performance of this fuel cell mostly This project is expected to contribute to the economy and prosperity of European Society as it was shown that FE-DMFC having alternative materials could have high performance and be used in portable devices in future. It was also shown that FE-DMFC can be used as a characterization tool to study the performance of cathodic electrodes and the influence of crossover in DMFCs. The result of this project can be beneficial for some of the fuel cell companies, universities, and research institutes that are interested in using methanol as the fuel to generate electricity.

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

Flowing electrolyte-direct methanol fuel cell (FE-DMFC) is a novel energy technology in which the performance of the conventional DMFC is increased by eliminating the methanol crossover problem. There are some studies found in the literature to predict the performance of this fuel cell using one and two-dimensional single phase models. The validation of these models was done using the experimental test results for the membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) built with conventional materials. In this project, the main objective is to develop a high performance FE-DMFC stack through modeling and experimental studies. For this purpose, a three-dimensional and two-phase multiphysics model, which includes all the transport phenomena in all the layers, will be developed to predict the performance of the FE-DMFC stack accurately. To validate this model, a FE-DMFC stack based on alternative MEA materials (i.e. materials having lower cost, and higher stability and reaction kinetics) will be manufactured in-house in cooperation with the partner organization in Europe. After validating this model, the effect of significant design and operating parameters of the stack on the output parameters will be investigated; thus the parameters that increase the performance of this fuel cell mostly will be determined. This project will have have a very positive impact in Dr. Colpan's career as it will help him to develop lasting integration with his institution and increase his network in Europe. The knowledge and results gained as a result of the research conducted during this project will be shared with other researchers, scientists, and general public through several activities (e.g. conference, seminar, and papers in the journals, webpage, and visiting schools). It is expected that the results of this project will make a significant progress toward commercialization of the FE-DMFC, which in turn contributes to the economy and social prosperity of European society.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

DOKUZ EYLUL UNIVERSITESI · Alsancak IzmirКоординаторТурция