Identification of Response-Limiting Processes in an Indirect Methanol Fuel Cell Bus Powertrain 2002-01-2855
Fuel Cell engines have been proposed as alternatives to the internal combustion engine in transportation applications. The dynamics of the fuel cell engine and subsystems are not well understood but play an important role in the proposed application. This study assesses the operation of an indirect methanol fuel cell powertrain from a dynamics perspective and identifies resulting limitations of the system. Relevant data from an indirect methanol fuel cell bus powertrain is presented and discussed. Identification of dynamically limiting processes allows researchers and fuel cell manufacturers to focus on sub-systems that can improve the response times during transient operation. Better understanding also allows for development of control and enhancement methods to mitigate the difficulties associated with the dynamic response of indirect methanol fuel cell vehicles.
Citation: Betts, D., Erickson, P., Simmons, T., and Roan, V., "Identification of Response-Limiting Processes in an Indirect Methanol Fuel Cell Bus Powertrain," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-2855, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-2855. Download Citation
Author(s):
Daniel A. Betts, Paul A. Erickson, Timothy C. Simmons, Vernon P. Roan
Affiliated:
University of Florida
Pages: 11
Event:
SAE Powertrain & Fluid Systems Conference & Exhibition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Advanced Concepts and Power Sources-SP-1721
Related Topics:
Fuel cells
Fuel cell vehicles
Methanol
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