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PEMFC Passive Thermal Management Systems: A Review

Version 1 : Received: 29 June 2023 / Approved: 30 June 2023 / Online: 30 June 2023 (08:53:43 CEST)

How to cite: EL IDI, M. M. PEMFC Passive Thermal Management Systems: A Review. Preprints 2023, 2023062169. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.2169.v1 EL IDI, M. M. PEMFC Passive Thermal Management Systems: A Review. Preprints 2023, 2023062169. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.2169.v1

Abstract

Converting chemical energy from green hydrogen to electricity using Membrane Exchange Protons Fuel cell (PEMFC) is a promising solution in various applications such e-mobility and building facilities. The electrical efficiency of PEMFCs can reach 60%. However, they are immensely sensitive to the working temperature, requiring good thermal management. Active thermal management systems are expensive and energy-consuming. Passive thermal management systems enable PEMFC thermal management without additional energy consumption. Here various passive thermal management technologies are reviewed. Different techniques are thorougly described and critically compared in terms of complexity, efficiency, cooling rate, scope of applicability, and the sizes of PEMFCs to which they apply. The conclusions provide a solid background for further investigations, and recommendations for future work are suggested.

Keywords

Thermal management; PEMFC; PCM; Heat pipes; critical review

Subject

Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology

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