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    A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction of a fuel and oxidizing agent. There are several types of fuel cells including polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells. Fuel cells have advantages like being renewable, more powerful and efficient, and reducing emissions compared to traditional engines. However, they also have disadvantages such as the costs associated with extracting hydrogen, lack of infrastructure to support them, and high investment costs. Aircraft manufacturers are exploring using hydrogen fuel cells to help power aircraft in the future.

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    A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction of a fuel and oxidizing agent. There are several types of fuel cells including polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells. Fuel cells have advantages like being renewable, more powerful and efficient, and reducing emissions compared to traditional engines. However, they also have disadvantages such as the costs associated with extracting hydrogen, lack of infrastructure to support them, and high investment costs. Aircraft manufacturers are exploring using hydrogen fuel cells to help power aircraft in the future.

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    A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction of a fuel and oxidizing agent. There are several types of fuel cells including polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells. Fuel cells have advantages like being renewable, more powerful and efficient, and reducing emissions compared to traditional engines. However, they also have disadvantages such as the costs associated with extracting hydrogen, lack of infrastructure to support them, and high investment costs. Aircraft manufacturers are exploring using hydrogen fuel cells to help power aircraft in the future.

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    Aeronautical Engineering

    Propulsion I

    FUEL CELLS

    Tomás Morales Restrepo


    What is a fuel cell?
    • A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity through an
    electrochemical reaction.
    • A fuel and an oxidizing agent are combined to generate electricity,
    heat, and a byproduct.

    Anode (-)

    Cathode (+)

    Source: FCHEA. Fuel Cell &


    Hydrogen Energy Association. 2020
    Source: Fuel Cell Store.
    Mathematical Model. 2018
    Types of fuel cells
    • POLYMER
    ELECTROLYTE
    MEMBRANE FUEL
    CELLS
    • DIRECT METHANOL
    FUEL CELLS
    • ALKALINE FUEL CELLS
    • PHOSPHORIC ACID
    FUEL CELLS
    • MOLTEN CARBONATE
    FUEL CELLS
    • SOLID OXIDE FUEL
    CELLS
    • REVERSIBLE FUEL
    CELLS

    Source:
    U.S. Department of Energy. Office of Energy Efficiency &
    Renewable Energy
    2021
    Advantages of fuel cells.
    1. Renewable and readily available.
    2. More powerful and energy efficient.
    3. Reduce carbon footprints and emissions.
    4. No noise pollution.
    5. Ideal for remote area.
    6. Robust reliability.

    Source: Plug Power. Fuel Cell Benefits. 2021


    Disadvantage of fuel cells.
    1. Hydrogen extraction
    2. Lack of infrastructure.
    3. Cost of raw materials.
    4. High investments.
    5. Durability and reliability.

    Source: TWI Global. Pros and cons of hydrogen fuel


    cells. 2020
    Fuel Cells in Aviation
    • Airbus ZEROe concept aircraft.
    • Expected to use hydrogen fuel cells to create electrical power that
    complements the modified gas-turbine engines.

    Source: Airbus. Hydrogen fuel cells, explained. 2020

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