Modeling two-phase flow in three-dimensional complex flow-fields of proton exchange membrane fuel cells

• Published in: Journal of power sources Vol. 365; pp. 419 - 429
• Main Authors: Kim, Jinyong, Luo, Gang, Wang, Chao-Yang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.10.2017
• Subjects: 3D complex flow-field; Forchheimer effect; High current density; Liquid water removal; PEMFC; PEMFC; Liquid water removal; 3D complex flow-field; High current density; Forchheimer effect

3D fine-mesh flow-fields recently developed by Toyota Mirai improved water management and mass transport in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stacks, suggesting their potential value for robust and high-power PEM fuel cell stack performance. In such complex flow-fields, Forchheimer's ine...