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Experimental Investigation of the Influence of NO on a PEM Fuel Cell System and Voltage Recovery Strategies

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  • Peter Reithuber

    (Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz, Austria)

  • Florian Poimer

    (HyCentA Research GmbH, Inffeldgasse 15, 8010 Graz, Austria)

  • Stefan Brandstätter

    (HyCentA Research GmbH, Inffeldgasse 15, 8010 Graz, Austria)

  • Eberhard Schutting

    (Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz, Austria)

  • Simon Buchberger

    (Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz, Austria)

  • Alexander Trattner

    (Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz, Austria
    HyCentA Research GmbH, Inffeldgasse 15, 8010 Graz, Austria)

  • Helmut Eichlseder

    (Institute of Thermodynamics and Sustainable Propulsion Systems, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz, Austria)

Abstract

Air contaminants can have detrimental effects on the performance and durability of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell vehicles. This research focuses on the experimental investigation of the effect of nitrogen monoxide (NO) in the cathode gas stream, which provokes a cell voltage decrease due to the partially reversible adsorption of NO on the platinum catalyst. The concentration and exposure time of NO in the cathode gas stream are varied at selected constant current densities and load ramps to assess the effects throughout the fuel cell system operating range. The results show the cell voltage loss in the presence of NO and reveal a near-catalyst saturation with increased injected NO mass. Additionally, several voltage recovery and mitigation strategies are introduced and discussed by presenting conclusions about the general effect of NO on a fuel cell system in operation. The most promising recovery strategy for fuel cell systems is identified, and the overall system degradation is discussed. All experiments are performed in a test bed environment on a 25 kW low-temperature fuel cell system via controlled injection of NO into the cathode gas stream.

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  • Peter Reithuber & Florian Poimer & Stefan Brandstätter & Eberhard Schutting & Simon Buchberger & Alexander Trattner & Helmut Eichlseder, 2023. "Experimental Investigation of the Influence of NO on a PEM Fuel Cell System and Voltage Recovery Strategies," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-18, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:9:p:3720-:d:1133699
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    2. Peter Reithuber & Christian Frühwirth & Simon Buchberger & Helmut Eichlseder, 2023. "Investigation of the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System Cathode Exhaust Gas Composition Based on Test Bed Measurements," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-20, August.

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