Browsing Theses by Subject "Fuel Cell"
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Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials as Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-24)Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are electrochemical devices that efficiently convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity and water. Their clean point of operation emissions and continuous operation have ... -
Degradation of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Under Freeze Start-up Operation
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-01)The polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is an electrochemical device used for the production of power, which is a key for the transition towards green and renewable power delivery devices for mobile, stationary ... -
Design and Membrane Selection for Gas to Gas Humidifiers for Fuel Cell Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-18)In its present form, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology requires some method of humidification to ensure that high performance and long life of the fuel cell membrane is maintained. External ... -
Development and Application of a Chemical Degradation Model for Reinforced Electrolyte Membranes in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-19)Fuel cells are electrochemical devices being developed for a variety of consumer applications including homes and vehicles. Before customers will accept this technology fuel cells must demonstrate suitable durability and ... -
A Fuel-Cell Vehicle Test Station
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-22)Due to concerns about energy security, rising oil prices, and adverse effects of internal combustion engine vehicles on the environment, the automotive industry is quickly moving towards developing efficient “green” vehicles. ... -
Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Development Considering Power Source Degradation
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Vehicle design and control is an attractive area of research in that it embodies a convergence of societal need, technical limitation, and emerging capability. Environmental, political, and monetary concerns are driving ... -
A Hydrogen Hybrid Powertrain for the Union-Pearson Railway
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-10)Canadian legislation attempts to regulate particle emissions released from the rail transportation sector. Assessment of the impact of rolling stock is the key to perform such regulations. Different strategies have been ... -
Nanostructured non-precious metal catalyst and its behavior in the catalyst layer in PEM fuel cells
(University of Waterloo, 2017-02-28)Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells have been viewed as promising power source candidates for transport, stationary, and portable applications due to their high efficiency and low emissions. The platinum is the ... -
Performance Simulation of Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-14)The performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) at the cell and system levels is studied using computer simulation. At the cell level, a new model combining the cell micro and macro models is developed. Using this ...