FUEL CELL

CONTENTS
1.Introduction 2.Importance of H2 Fuel Cell 3.Principle and operation 4.Applications 5.Conclusion

INTRODUCTION TO FUEL CELL

Hydrogen is fuel in fuel cell

Most abundant element Fuel cell is non dischargeable It is pollution free element

IMPORTANCE OF HYDROGEN
Hydrogen is ~ 75% of the

known universe

High efficiency Hydrogen fuel cell is

economy
Combustion of hydrogen is

pollution free

 The most versatile carrier

(-can be made from any source and for any service -readily stored large amounts)
Collection of hydrogen from water through

electrolyte process

PRINCIPLE AND OPERATION OF FUEL CELL

R

Anode
H2 2e-+ 2H+

Cathode
+ 2e- H2O 2H+ + O2

Proton flow

Membrane

Electrodes Cell potentials Electrolyte

Electro catalysis
Electrical charge transfer

How a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Works

PRODUCTS OF FUEL CELL

Inputs:
1.Hydrogen 2.Oxygen

Outputs:
1.Electricity 2.Water 3.Heat

Present uses of hydrogen

Most used in petroleum

refining and petrochemical production (93%)

Sales
petrol refining and production metal processing manufacturi ng electrical components food processing glass utility power generation

Metal processing (2.7%) Manufacture of

electronics components (1.5%) Food processing (.7 %) Manufacture of glass (.3%) Utility power generation (.2%)

USES OF HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS

Power sources for vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses and even boats and submarines

Power sources for spacecraft, remote weather stations and military technology

Batteries for electronics such as laptops and smart phones

Sources for uninterruptable power supplies.

FUTURE WORLD WITH H2 FUEL CELL

Bush Administrations Hydrogen Commitment 500 metric tons of carbon saved each year by 2040 Reduce demand for oil by 11 million barrels per day by 2040 Child born in 2003 to drive a hydrogen car at age 16