Journal Article

FZJ-2013-01783

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Supra, J. (Corresponding author)FZJ* ; Janßen, H.FZJ* ; Lehnert, W.FZJ* ; Stolten, D.FZJ*

2013
Elsevier New York, NY [u.a.]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.10.093

Abstract: A liquid (heat transfer oil) cooling system for high temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cell (HT-PEFC) stacks in the power range above 1 kWel using encapsulated cooling cells was designed. Calculations showed that it is sufficient to cool every third cell to maintain an operating temperature of about 160 °C. An HT-PEFC stack module including 12 cells with an active area of 320 cm2 each was assembled and tested experimentally regarding the temperature distribution from cell to cell. It was found that sufficient cooling with an oil inlet temperature of 160 °C is guaranteed up to a current density of 450 mA/cm2 when operated with synthetic reformate (42% H2, 57% N2, 1% CO). At this current density, the maximum temperature difference from cell to cell does not exceed 8.3 K. Additionally, this cooling system provided enhanced protection against leaks.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Elektrochemische Verfahrenstechnik (IEK-3)

Research Program(s):

1. 123 - Fuel Cells (POF2-123) (POF2-123)

Appears in the scientific report 2013

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