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Multi-Objective Assessment and Optimization of a High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell: Steady-State Analysis

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  • Zhaoda Zhong

    (AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Pontoppidanstraede 111, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark)

  • Samuel Simon Araya

    (AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Pontoppidanstraede 111, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark)

  • Vincenzo Liso

    (AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Pontoppidanstraede 111, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark)

  • Jimin Zhu

    (AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Pontoppidanstraede 111, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark)

Abstract

The design and operational conditions of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) substantially impact their performance. This model aims to investigate the influence of various parameters on the performance of HT-PEMFC. A comprehensive examination revealed that the performance of HT-PEMFC experienced a significant enhancement through modifications to the operating temperature, doping levels, and membrane thickness. Significantly, it can be observed that operating pressure showed a limited influence on performance. The HT-PEMFC was optimized using the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II), specifically emphasizing three primary performance indicators: equivalent power density, energy efficiency, and exergy efficiency. The findings demonstrate promising outcomes, as they reveal a noteworthy enhancement in power density by 17.72% and improvements in energy efficiency and exergy efficiency by 21.11% and 10.37%, respectively, compared to the baseline case.

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  • Zhaoda Zhong & Samuel Simon Araya & Vincenzo Liso & Jimin Zhu, 2023. "Multi-Objective Assessment and Optimization of a High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell: Steady-State Analysis," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(24), pages 1-21, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:24:p:7991-:d:1297150
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