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Fuel Cell Water Transport Mechanism

Project Summary

Full Title: Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport Mechanism in a Working Fuel Cell
Project ID: 183
Principal Investigator: Muhammad Arif
Brief Description: The National Institute of Standards and Technology is developing a neutron imaging based, non-destructive diagnostics tool to characterize water transport in proton exchange membrane fuel cells.
Keywords: fuel cell; diagnostics; non-destructive; water transport; PEM

Purpose

This NIST project is intended to develop an effective neutron imaging based, non-destructive diagnostics tool to characterize water transport in proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

Performer

Principal Investigator: Muhammad Arif
Organization:National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Address:100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Telephone:301-975-6303
Email:muhammad.arif@nist.gov
Additional Performers: Daniel S. Hussey, National Institute of Standards and Technology; David L. Jacobson, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Sponsor(s)

Name:Ingrid Milton
Organization:DOE/EERE/HFCIT
Telephone:202-586-9583
Email:Ingrid.Milton@ee.doe.gov

Period of Performance

Start: 2003

Project Description

Type of Project: Analysis
Category: Vehicle Options
Objectives: Provide neutron imaging-based research and testing infrastructure to enable the fuel cell industry to design, test, and optimize prototype to commercial grade fuel cells; Provide secure facility for proprietary research by industry; Make open research data available for beneficial use by the general fuel cell community; Continually improve and develop methods and technology to accommodate rapidly changing industry/academia needs.
Methodology/Approach: To study in situ, nondestructive water/hydrogen transport in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) while in operation and hydrogen transport/distribution in hydrogen storage media, NIST will develop new facilities and improve existing capability for obtaining high spatial and temporal resolution neutron imaging. Employing the mathematical models of neutron scattering, a software suite will be developed that enables users to obtain quantitative measurements of the water content in an operating PEMFC.

Products/Deliverables

 

  • Description: FY 2007 Progress Report
    Publication Title: FY 2007 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
    Article/Abstract Title: V.A.2 Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells
    Page number(s): 680
    Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
    Author Name(s): Arif, Muhammad; Jacobson, David L.; Hussey, Daniel S.
    (PDF 772 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: November 2007

  • Description: FY 2007 Annual Merit Review Presentation
    Article/Abstract Title: Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells
    Author Name(s): Jacobson, David; Hussey, Daniel; Baltic, Eli; Arif, Muhammad
    (PDF 2.7 MB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: May 2007

  • Description: FY 2006 Progress Report
    Publication Title: FY 2006 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
    Article/Abstract Title: V.G.2 Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells
    Page number(s): 875
    Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
    Author Name(s): Arif, Muhammad; Jacobson, David L.; Hussey, Daniel S.
    (PDF 261 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: November 2006

  • Description: FY 2006 Annual Merit Review Presentation
    Article/Abstract Title: Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating Fuel Cells
    Author Name(s): Jacobson, David L.; Hussey, Daniel S.; Baltic, Elias M.; Arif, Muhammad
    (PDF 969 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: May 2006

  • Description: FY 2005 Progress Report
    Publication Title: FY 2005 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
    Article/Abstract Title: VII.I.1 Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport Mechanism in a Working Fuel Cell
    Page number(s): 1029
    Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
    Author Name(s): Arif, Muhammad; Jacobson, David L.; Hussey, Daniel S.
    (PDF 246 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: November 2005

  • Description: FY 2005 Annual Merit Review Presentation
    Article/Abstract Title: Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport Mechanism in a Working Fuel Cell
    Author Name(s): Arif, Muhammad; Jacobson, David L.; Hussey, Daniel S.
    (PDF 1.1 MB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: May 2005

  • Description: FY 2004 Progress Report
    Publication Title: FY 2004 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
    Article/Abstract Title: IV.I.1 Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport in Operating PEM Fuel Cells
    Page number(s): 569
    Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
    Author Name(s): Arif, Muhammad; Jacobson, David L.; Hussey, Daniel S.
    (PDF 1000 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: November 2004

  • Description: FY 2004 Annual Merit Review Presentation
    Article/Abstract Title: Neutron Imaging Study of the Water Transport Mechanism in a Working Fuel Cell
    Author Name(s): Arif, Muhammad; Jacobson, David; Hussey, Daniel; Messier, Jonathan
    (PDF 2.3 MB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: May 2004


Date Last Updated: 03/18/2008