Numerical studies of interfacial phenomena in liquid water transport in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells using the lattice Boltzmann method |
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Authors: | Bo Han Hua Meng |
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Affiliation: | School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China |
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Abstract: | Water management is an important issue in the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, which is considered as a promising alternative power source for future automotive applications. In this article, lattice Boltzmann simulations are conducted to examine the interfacial phenomena in liquid water transport in porous materials of a PEM fuel cell. Numerical results clearly indicate that large perforated pores through the porous diffusion layers can serve as a convenient liquid water transport pathway and thus assist in liquid water removal. An interconnected horizontal and vertical pore combination is especially beneficial to liquid water transport through the porous layers in flooding conditions. Therefore, liquid water transport in a PEM fuel cell may be effectively managed through well engineered interfacial structures in porous materials. |
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Keywords: | Lattice Boltzmann simulation PEM fuel cell Interfacial phenomena Porous media Liquid water transport |
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