Fuel Cell Systems Modeling and Analysis

Activities in 2008 include:

• Analyze the steady-state and dynamic performance of low-temperature membrane automotive fuel cell systems with a goal of simplifying the system configuration to achieve a 2010 target cost of $45/kW
• Analyze the performanceof high-temperature membrane fuel cell systems
• Model the durability of stack components
• Develop models for the effects of fuel impurities and air contaminants on fuel cell performance.

April 2008