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Performance Analysis of a Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Battery: The Effect of Ambient Temperature

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A model of a membrane electrode assembly is considered as regards the effect of various climatic conditions on the specific power characteristics. The developed model is analyzed in comparison with a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack operating at different ambient temperatures. The deviation (less than 10%) between the model and the experiment in the temperature range from –10 to +10°С is demonstrated. The ambient temperature of 10°C is found to be optimal for the battery operation The specific power is shown to decrease by 0.006–0.008 W/cm2 every 10°C above zero, which is insignificant and can be compensated using a buffer energy storage device.

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This study was supported by the strategical project “Hydrogen Energy Systems” of the Program of Development of the South Russian State Polytechnic University and the Program of Strategical Academic Leadership “Priority-2030.”

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    N. A. Faddeev, I. V. Vasyukov, M. A. Belichenko, A. V. Serik & N. V. Smirnova

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Based on the paper presented at the IX All-Russia Conference with international participation “Fuel Cells and Power Plants Based on Them,” Chernogolovka, Moscow region, Russia, 2022.

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Faddeev, N.A., Vasyukov, I.V., Belichenko, M.A. et al. Performance Analysis of a Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Battery: The Effect of Ambient Temperature. Russ J Electrochem 60, 176–180 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1023193524030066

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