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FUEL
FUEL CELL
CELL TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY IN
IN A
A
CAR
CAR
What is a fuel cell?

A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device that

converts hydrogen and oxygen, producing electricity and heat in
the process.

Fuel cells convert the chemical energy of a fuel directly and

very efficiently into electricity (DC) and heat, thus doing away
with combustion.
Principle
Principle Of
Of Fuel
Fuel Cell:
Cell:
Chemistry of fuel cell:

 Anode side : 2H2  4H+ +4e-

 Cathode side : O2+4H+ +4e- 2H2O

 Net reaction : 2H2+O2 2H2O

Types of fuel cells:
 Alkaline fuel cell
 Direct methanol fuel cell
 Proton exchange membrane fuel cell
 Phosporic acid fuel cell
 Molten Carbonate fuel cell
 Solid oxide Fuel Cell
Applications Of Fuel Cells:
Working
Working of
of fuel
fuel cell
cell automobile
automobile ::
 cabin

ultra
filler

tank

stacks
humidifier
power

cool pump

motor

next
Advantages:
 Low to zero emissions
 Relieving the stress of overseas petrochemical
dependence.
 Not many moving parts in a vehicle (more mileage before
things start breaking)
 Hydrogen weighs less than gasoline (vehicles would not
need as much energy to move)
 Efficiency
 Reliability
Disadvantages:
 Hydrogen Supply.
 Expensive to equip a car with a hydrogen fuel cell.
 Hydrogen is expensive to make, store, and
transport.
 Anode is a platinum plate which is very expensive.
Conclusion :
Fuel cell reduces pollution caused by the
vehicles, nearly by 70%to 80% produced
by automobiles .Last but not the least ,it
is for every citizen to believe in the
power of renewable energy sources and
understand its importance .
References
 www.fuelcellstore.com
 www.ballard.com
 www.artris.ca
 www.stuartenergy.com
 www.she-clabs.com

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