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Abstract The basic principles of work of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) are
presented. The real experiments with PEMFC are made. Current voltage characteristic in
electrolyses, voltage, current and power characteristics of PEMFC are given. The efficiencies at
different operating modes are made. The final conclusion about characteristics and efficiency
of PEMFC are derived.
Keywords Fuel Cell, Proton Exchange Membrane.
I. INTRODUCTION
The renewable energy sources are the most important energy sources in the future. The hydrogen fuel cells (FC) are one of
new interesting energy sources [1]. Different type fuel cells are use for energy generation. In the last few years the Proton
Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells are one of the leaders on a field of fuel cells. In this paper the analysis of characteristics
of the PEM fuel cell is presented. The main important characteristics are [2]:
- The electrolyze characteristic;
- The current, voltage and power characteristics on FC;
- The characteristics in different load mode.
The PEM fuel cells are efficient in transport systems, communication and power supply. Fuel cells running on hydrogen and
oxygen and produce only water. They are simply, no moving parts and can be used in stack installation to increase power load
of the fuel cells systems.
I [A]
0,025
0,03
0,075
0,12
0,15
0,19
0,22
0,26
0,29
0,33
0,38
0,42
0,47
0,52
2,8
2,9
3
0,57
0,61
0,65
0,7
0,6
I [A]
0,5
0,4
0,3
0,2
0,1
0
1
1,5
2,5
3,5
U [V]
U [V]
1,2
1,05
1,0
0,95
0,9
0,85
0,8
0,75
0,7
0,65
I [A]
0,02
0,03
0,04
0,05
0,06
0,07
0,1
0,25
0,35
0,40
P [W]
0,024
0,0315
0,04
0,0475
0,054
0,0595
0,08
0,175
0,245
0,280
0,3
0,25
P [W]
0,2
0,15
0,1
0,05
0
0
0,1
0,2
0,3
0,4
0,5
I [A]
Time [s]
125
65
40
Curve
1
2
3
III. CONCLUSION
In this paper the main important characteristics of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell are given. This study illustrated a
big potential of one small fuel cell for energy generation. The minimum voltage of the electrolyses of water is obtained. The
working voltages, current and power are shown. The load analyses of hydrogen fuel cell car are presented. The working time in
different load modes is given. We concluded that the fuel cell system is an effective for driving car and can be alternative of
battery power supply. In the future work, we purposed, using stack fuel cells to increased power factor of the system.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The authors express his gratitude to project DO-02-48/10.12.2008, National Scientific Foundation, Bulgaria.
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