Open Cathode LT-PEM Fuel Cell
Subcategory (under Clean Energy): Hydrogen
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): TRL 4 - Early prototype
Technology Outline (Process Description)
Hydrogen utilization technology viz open cathode low temperature PEM fuel cell (OCFC) stack to provide a solution that is characterized by higher efficiency, low noise and vibrations, smaller footprint and lower emissions as compared to diesel generators for electricity generation.
Salient Features/Advantages
Self-humidified operation to eliminate expensive, complex external humidification
Robust performance with (i) low-to-no fuel and oxidant humidity, (ii) low air pressure component for oxidant and cooling supply and (iii) uniform mass-and-heat transfer
Key Outcomes
- Advanced Membrane electrode assembly with novel flow field design
- CFD assisted duct design for uniform flow and temperature distribution
- 1 kW self-humidified fuel cell technology
IP Protection details
- Patent filed (Title, national/International): Nil
- Patents Granted: Nil
- Copyrights obtained /progress on commercialisation /Pl. specify connect with industry: Nil
Contact details (for more information)
- Nodal Person name: Santoshkumar D Bhat & Harshal Agarwal
- Email ID: sdbhat@cecri.res.in; harshalagarwal@cecri.res.in
- Organisation name (Relevant link/web page): Central Electrochemical Research Institute
Supporting Photographs/Images
Organizations involved in the development (logo/name) Central Electrochemical Research Institute |