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Informative Article | Information Technology | India | Volume 10 Issue 9, September 2021 | Rating: 4.8 / 10
Review of Fuel Cell Technology: Principles, Components, Types and System
Vinay Nagarad Dasavandi Krishnamurthy [3]
Abstract: Fuel cells, utilizing chemical reactions to produce electricity, offer a clean and efficient energy solution by harnessing the chemical energy of hydrogen or other fuels. They generate power with minimal environmental impact, producing only heat, water, and electricity as byproducts. Their versatility enables applications ranging from large-scale power plants to portable electronics. In transportation, hydrogen fuel cells exhibit high efficiency, contributing to better fuel economy and reduced emissions. These devices play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by eliminating carbon dioxide emissions and improving air quality. Additionally, they provide stable and zero-emission power for decentralized energy solutions in buildings and serve as secondary power sources during grid failures. Fuel cells also contribute to grid stability and reliability through grid- scale storage capabilities. This review explores the basic working principles, components, system architectures, and types of fuel cells, including Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFCs), Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFCs), and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). Understanding fuel cells? operation and potential ap- plications is essential for addressing global energy and environ- mental challenges and advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Keywords: Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Alka- line Fuel Cells (AFC), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC), Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), Alternating Current
Edition: Volume 10 Issue 9, September 2021,
Pages: 1779 - 1782