Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Fuel Cell Power Generation System and Its Applications

Author: Liu Fengjun
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Fuel cells are highly efficient power generation devices with diverse applications, wide fuel compatibility, low noise, and minimal pollution. They can be used in stationary power plants ranging from 1KW to 1000MW, as power sources for electric vehicles (including electric cars, motorcycles, and bicycles), spacecraft main power systems, military submarines and underwater robots, as well as portable electronic devices (such as laptops and smartphones). They are hailed as one of the top ten practical technologies that will change human lives in the 21st century. This book introduces the history and classification of fuel cells, and provides detailed explanations of the working principles, characteristics, structures, and performance of various types of fuel cells, including alkaline fuel cells, proton exchange membrane fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and direct methanol fuel cells. It also clarifies the technical research directions for different types of fuel cells. The last two chapters of the book, based on the author's over 40 years of experience in power source research, introduce the applications of fuel cells in stationary alternating current power generation systems, as well as in electric vehicles, spaceflight, military submarines, and portable power sources. This book serves as a reference for researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and relevant teachers in research institutions and universities engaged in power source research and development. It is also valuable for engineers involved in the production and design of chemical power sources and the development of power generation systems.