Development of numerical simulation tools for modeling humidification in hydrogen fuel cells

开发用于氢燃料电池加湿建模的数值模拟工具

基本信息

批准号：
491603-2015
负责人：
MathieuPotvin, François
金额：
$ 1.82万
依托单位：
Université Laval
依托单位国家：
加拿大
项目类别：
Engage Grants Program
财政年份：
2015
资助国家：
加拿大
起止时间：
2015-01-01 至 2016-12-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=586990
关键词：
Development numerical simulation tools modeling

项目摘要

Hydrogen fuel cells are devices that generate electricity from hydrogen and oxygen, and they are serious candidates to replace internal combustion engines in the next generation of low GHG emission vehicles. Fuel cells performance is strongly affected by the humidification level of its inner components. Hence, numerical models that take into account water transport in each layer of the fuel cell are required in order to understand and predict the impact of new and novel fuel cell designs. The main objective of that project is to develop new tools for understanding and predicting the impact of humidification on fuel cell performance. To reach that objective, the project will have two parts: (i) development of new mathematical and numerical models, and (ii), calibration of the numerical models by using experimental measurements. The development of new mathematical and numerical tools with calibrated parameters will allow scientists and companies to simulate with precision the behaviour of hydrogen fuel cells, and to identify design optimization opportunities by taking into account two-phase water transport effects. The industrial partner will be able to use the numerical tools developed during that project to constantly improve their hydrogen fuel cell system products. Finally, Canada will benefits from that project because it involves the training of highly qualified personnel in the hydrogen energy sector, and because it contributes to the fuel cell industry that is flourishing in Canada.

氢燃料电池是从氢和氧气中产生电力的设备，它们是在下一代低温室气体排放车辆中代替内燃机的严重候选者。燃料电池的性能受到其内部成分的加湿水平的强烈影响。因此，需要考虑到燃料电池每一层中的水运输的数值模型，以了解和预测新的和新型燃料电池设计的影响。该项目的主要目的是开发新工具，以理解和预测加湿对燃料电池性能的影响。为了达到这个目标，该项目将有两个部分：（i）开发新的数学和数值模型，以及（ii），通过使用实验测量值对数值模型进行校准。新的发展具有校准参数的数学和数值工具将使科学家和公司精确地模拟氢燃料电池的行为，并通过考虑两阶段的水传输效应来确定设计优化机会。工业合作伙伴将能够使用该项目期间开发的数值工具来不断改善其氢燃料电池系统产品。最后，加拿大将从该项目中受益，因为它涉及氢能能源领域中高素质人员的培训，并且因为它有助于加拿大蓬勃发展的燃料电池行业。