Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Fuel Cell
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:PEMFC
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| gptkbp:advantage |
High Power Density
Low Operating Temperature Quick Start-up Requires Pure Hydrogen Sensitive to CO Poisoning |
| gptkbp:anodeReaction |
H2 → 2H+ + 2e-
|
| gptkbp:application |
Automotive
Stationary Power Generation Portable Power |
| gptkbp:catalystMaterial |
Platinum
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| gptkbp:category |
Electrochemical Cell
Low Temperature Fuel Cell |
| gptkbp:cathodeReaction |
1/2 O2 + 2H+ + 2e- → H2O
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| gptkbp:coolingSystem |
Air or Water Cooled
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| gptkbp:effect |
40-60%
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| gptkbp:emissionStandard |
Zero Emission (at point of use)
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Low
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| gptkbp:fuelType |
gptkb:Hydrogen
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
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| gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:General_Electric
1960s |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
5,000-40,000 hours (depending on application)
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Low
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| gptkbp:market |
Commercially Available
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| gptkbp:membraneConductivity |
High Proton Conductivity
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| gptkbp:membraneMaterial |
gptkb:Nafion
Polymer Electrolyte |
| gptkbp:membraneThickness |
50-175 microns
|
| gptkbp:operatingSystem |
50-100°C
|
| gptkbp:produces |
gptkb:water
gptkb:Heat Electricity |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Phosphoric_Acid_Fuel_Cell
Alkaline Fuel Cell Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Solid Oxide Fuel Cell |
| gptkbp:requires |
Humidification
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| gptkbp:stackConfiguration |
Series Connection
|
| gptkbp:stackVoltage |
0.6-0.7 V per cell
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Trains
Buses Forklifts Material Handling Equipment Backup Power Systems Fuel Cell Vehicles NASA Space Missions |
| gptkbp:usesElectrolyte |
Proton Exchange Membrane
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:PEMFC
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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