Alkaline Fuel Cells
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This 2 hour course provides background on the basic concepts of the Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC) The AFC was one of the first modern fuel cells to be developed, beginning in 1960. The application at that time was to provide on-board electric power for the Apollo space vehicle.Topics:
- Developmental History of the AFC
- Principles of operation
- Cell components
- Development components
- Performance criteria
- Enhanced performance relating to temperature/pressure increases
- Effects of Impurities and current density on cell performance
- Cell Life
- Performance Equations
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Intended Audience: chemical, electrical, mechanical, energy, civil, construction engineers.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE