A simple, low-cost testing method is proposed for fuel cell hardware development. A perforated aluminum foil with an array of small holes covered with carbon paper or cloth replaces the membrane electrode assemblies to test the contact resistance and gas permeability of the carbon paper. Practical fuel cells of reaction area with different gasket thicknesses and compressed pressures are tested for performance. The results of ohmic resistance and permeability of compressed carbon paper indicate strong relevance to cell performance, demonstrating that this novel testing method is valuable for fuel cell hardware development. Also, the compression mechanism of the diffusion layer is discussed along with a proposal for a strategy for improving cell performance. After that, an advanced design of a single cell is developed. The results of cell performance of the advanced cell are acceptable and competitive with the performance data of commercial products.
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August 2005
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Novel Testing Method for Fuel Cell Hardware Design and Assembly
Fang-Bor Weng,
Fang-Bor Weng
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
e-mail: fangbor@saturn.yzu.edu.tw
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
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Ay Su,
Ay Su
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
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Yur-Tsai Lin,
Yur-Tsai Lin
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
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Guo-Bin Jung,
Guo-Bin Jung
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
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Yen-Ming Chen
Yen-Ming Chen
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
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Fang-Bor Weng
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of Chinae-mail: fangbor@saturn.yzu.edu.tw
Ay Su
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
Yur-Tsai Lin
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
Guo-Bin Jung
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of China
Yen-Ming Chen
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Fuel Cells Research Center,
Yuan Ze University
, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, Tao Yuan, 320 Taiwan, Republic of ChinaJ. Fuel Cell Sci. Technol. Aug 2005, 2(3): 197-201 (5 pages)
Published Online: January 31, 2005
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March 18, 2004
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January 31, 2005
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Weng, F., Su, A., Lin, Y., Jung, G., and Chen, Y. (January 31, 2005). "Novel Testing Method for Fuel Cell Hardware Design and Assembly." ASME. J. Fuel Cell Sci. Technol. August 2005; 2(3): 197–201. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1928929
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