Computational Fluid Dynamic simulation and modelling (CFX) of flow plate in PEM fuel cell using aluminum open cellular foam material

Tabbi Wilberforce*, Ahmed Al Makky, A. Baroutaji, Rubal Sambi, A. G. Olabi

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputConference publication

Abstract

This paper reports the design and development of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell using Aluminum open pore cellular metal foam as the flow plate material. Effective housing designs are proposed for both hydrogen and oxygen sides and through the application of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling and analysis techniques, the flow regime through the open pore cellular metal foam flow plate are identified. Based on the CFD results, the best anode housing design was selected. The fuel cell was then modelled and the findings are reported. The results obtained showed that using the open pore cellular foam material for the modelled fuel cell was more efficient compared to the traditional types of fuel cell in literature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2017
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9781509066179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2017
Event2017 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2017 - College Station, United States
Duration: 9 Feb 201710 Feb 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2017

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference, TPEC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCollege Station
Period9/02/1710/02/17

Keywords

  • Bipolar Plate
  • Computational Fluid Dynamic Ansys Software
  • Fuel cell
  • Membrane Electrode Assembly
  • Open Pore Cellular Foam Material (OPCFM)

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