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Cost Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Project Summary

Full Title: Cost Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells through Numerical Modeling
Project ID: 97
Principal Investigator: Suresh Sriramulu
Keywords: Fuel cells; costs; performance

Purpose

Estimate potential platinum loading and power density for future scenarios of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology; estimate manufacturing cost of PEMFCs.

Performer

Principal Investigator: Suresh Sriramulu
Organization:TIAX, LLC
Address:15 Acorn Park
Cambridge, MA 02140
Telephone:617-498-6242
Email:sriramuli.suresh@tiaxllc.com
Additional Performers: E. Carlson, TIAX, LLC; J. Thijssen, TIAX, LLC; R. Weber, TIAX, LLC

Sponsor(s)

Name:Nancy Garland
Organization:DOE/EERE/HFCIT
Telephone:202-586-5673
Email:Nancy.Garland@ee.doe.gov

Name:Steve Chalk
Organization:DOE/EERE
Telephone:202-586-8064
Email:Steven.Chalk@ee.doe.gov

Name:JoAnn Milliken
Organization:DOE/EERE/HFCIT
Telephone:202-586-2480
Email:JoAnn.Milliken@ee.doe.gov

Name:Jason Lewis
Organization:DOE

Period of Performance

End: November 2002

Project Description

Type of Project: Model
Category: Environmental, Vehicle Options
Objectives: Determine the impact of availability of high-temperature electrolytes on PEMFC cost; determine the minimum platinum loading for a PEMFC; evaluate the trade-offs between cost and power density.
Methodology/Approach: Use rates of elementary reactions, transition state theory, surface science literature and various kinetic parameters.
User Interface: Bistro (proprietary)

Products/Deliverables

 

  • Description: Presentation at 2002 Fuel Cell Seminar
    Article/Abstract Title: Cost Optimization of PEMFCs through Numerical Modeling
    Author Name(s): Sriramulu, Suresh; Carlson, E.; Weber, R.; Thijssen, J.
    (PDF 535 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
    Publication Date: November 2002


Date Last Updated: 11/10/2006