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@INPROCEEDINGS{Eppler:1024893,
author = {Eppler, Michael and Hanauer, Matthias and Gerling,
Christophe and Berner, Ulrich and Eikerling, Michael},
title = {{P}arameterization and {V}alidation of a 2-{D}imensional,
{T}ransient, {T}wo-{P}hase {MEA} {M}odel {C}apable of
{S}imulating {E}lectrochemical {I}mpedance {S}pectra},
issn = {2151-2043},
reportid = {FZJ-2024-02544},
year = {2023},
abstract = {Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are promising
energy converters, offering both sustainability and
efficiency. Achieving optimal performance, however, requires
a deep understanding of the underlying cause-effect
relationships within the functional layers. One effective
approach for validating models that capture the complex
physics of PEMFC is through differential cells, which reduce
computational effort by allowing along-the-channel-effects
to be discarded [1,2].In this study, we present a
2-dimensional, transient, non-isothermal PEMFC model that
enables the disentanglement of loss contributions,
facilitating effective material screening. Our model
accounts for multiphase transport to provide insights into
water management and mass transport. To ensure robust
parameterization, we conducted a multitude of both ex-situ
and in-situ experiments, reducing our reliance on
often-contradictory literature data [3].We fitted our model
to a wide range of polarization curves obtained under
operating conditions spanning temperatures of 50-80 °C and
relative humidities of 40-100 $\%.$ Notably, our model is
able to simulate impedance spectra, which enables the
disentanglement of processes with different time constants
[4]. This approach provides a unique opportunity to study
the electrochemical behavior and offers a more profound
understanding of PEMFC performance limitations. The thorough
parameterization process and validation against a broad
range of operating conditions and impedance spectra render
our model reliable and effective for industry professionals
and researchers. We also highlight shortcomings and physics
aspects that require further research to deepen insights and
enable faster industrialization cycles.References[1]
Gerling, C., Hanauer, M., Berner, U., $\&$ Friedrich, K. A.
(2022). PEM single cells under differential conditions: full
factorial parameterization of the ORR and HOR kinetics and
loss analysis. Journal of The Electrochemical Society,
169(1), 014503.[2] Pant, L. M., Stewart, S., Craig, N., $\&$
Weber, A. Z. (2021). Critical Parameter Identification of
Fuel-Cell Models Using Sensitivity Analysis. Journal of the
Electrochemical Society, 168(7), 074501.[3] Vetter, R., $\&$
Schumacher, J. O. (2019). Experimental parameter uncertainty
in proton exchange membrane fuel cell modeling. Part I:
Scatter in material parameterization. Journal of Power
Sources, 438, 227018.[4] Gerling, C., Hanauer, M., Berner,
U., $\&$ Friedrich, K. A. (2023). Experimental and Numerical
Investigation of the Low-Frequency Inductive Features in
Differential PEMFCs: Ionomer Humidification and Platinum
Oxide Effects. Journal of The Electrochemical Society.},
month = {May},
date = {2024-05-26},
organization = {The Electrochemical Society, San
Francisco (USA), 26 May 2024 - 30 May
2024},
cin = {IEK-13},
ddc = {540},
cid = {I:(DE-Juel1)IEK-13-20190226},
pnm = {1231 - Electrochemistry for Hydrogen (POF4-123)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-1231},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)1},
doi = {10.1149/MA2023-02371710mtgabs},
url = {https://juser.fz-juelich.de/record/1024893},
}