{"id":58757,"date":"2024-05-06T11:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T09:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lukasiewicz.gov.pl\/?p=58757"},"modified":"2024-05-06T11:39:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T09:39:35","slug":"pem-fuel-cell-stack-prototype","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lukasiewicz.gov.pl\/en\/pem-fuel-cell-stack-prototype\/","title":{"rendered":"PEM fuel cell stack prototype"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Authors<\/h4>

Katarzyna Skrzypczy\u0144ska
\u0141ukasiewicz Research Network \u2013 Industrial Chemistry Institute, Rydygiera 8, Warsaw, 01-793, Poland<\/p>

Wojciech Tokarz
\u0141ukasiewicz Research Network \u2013 Industrial Chemistry Institute, Rydygiera 8, Warsaw, 01-793, Poland<\/p>

Aim of the project<\/h4>

The project aimed to develop a unique prototype fuel cell stack of the PEMFC type with a single-cell active area of 100 cm2. We tested various open-type flow field geometries to ensure rapid removal of water condensate from the active zone, a feature that sets our design apart. The flow field shape was meticulously designed and studied using CFD simulations. The resulting optimal flow field architecture was machined and tested in single fuel cell configurations. A key task was to develop a custom silicone seal, which successfully sealed the stack. The self-designed and assembled PEMFC stack was then rigorously tested on a test bench.<\/p>

Short description of the problem, addressed by this project<\/h4>

The project addresses a crucial issue in fuel cell technology, i.e., the development of a technology for storing and safely transferring hydrogen and its utilization to produce electricity in a fuel cell. The key to solving this problem lies in developing material solutions that improve the technology, including extension of the device’s lifespan and reduction of its operating costs. Our approach was based on the proprietary design of bipolar plates developed at the Lukasiewicz IPC, using a new type of flow field characterized by open transport channels. The selection of a suitable material for the plates was a critical step, and they were ultimately made from graphite material by a Polish specialized CNC machining facility. This led to the successful design and fabrication of the fuel cell stack.<\/p>

Main results and achievements<\/h4>

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