Week 2 Challenge
Ans1).Compare four different types of fuel cells and state their applications.
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Fuel cell type |
Advantages |
Applications |
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Proton Exchange Membrane(PEM) |
. Solid electrolyte reduces corrosion and electrolyte management problems . Low temperature . Quick start-up and load following |
. Low power generation, portable, mobile |
|
Solid Oxide Fuel cell(SOFC) |
. High efficiency . Fuel flexibility . Solid electrolyte . suitable for power and heating |
. Power auxiliary vehicle power units . Medium to large scale power generation CHP . off-grid power and micro CHP |
|
Alkaline (AFC) |
. Low temperature . Quick start-up |
. Mobile, military, space. |
|
Direct Methanol fuel cell(DMFC) |
. Ease of fuel delivery and storage . Low cost of methanol . operation at low temperature and pressure |
. Mobile, portable. |
Ans2).Using a plot with energy density on the X axis and power density on the Y axis, arrange various battery types like lithium ion, lead acid, Nickel Cadmium, Ultracapacitor,fuel cell.
