Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7724431 | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
With the help of the current models of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and three-heat-source refrigeration cycles, the general model of a PEM fuel cell/refrigeration cycle hybrid system is originally established, so that the waste heat produced in the PEM fuel cell may be availably utilized. Based on the theory of electrochemistry and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, expressions for the efficiency and power output of the PEM fuel cell, the coefficient of performance and cooling rate of the refrigeration cycle, and the equivalent efficiency and power output of the hybrid system are derived. The curves of the equivalent efficiency and power output of the hybrid system varying with the electric current density and the equivalent power output versus efficiency curves are represented through numerical calculation. The general performance characteristics of the hybrid system are discussed. The optimal operation regions of some parameters in the hybrid system are determined. The advantages of the hybrid system are revealed.
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Authors
Xiuqin Zhang, Xiaohang Chen, Bihong Lin, Jincan Chen,