fuel cells. what is a fuel cell? fuel cells run on hydrogen gas electrolyze water run gases through...
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FUEL CELLS
What is a Fuel Cell?
Fuel Cells run on hydrogen gas•Electrolyze water•Run gases through fuel cell•Hydrolyze into water•Releases energy•Energy used in a motor
Why Fuel Cells?
•Fuel cells provide an alternative to oil•Water is the only exhaust•They are almost silent•Can be stacked for more power•Renewable energy•Uses Hydrogen which is abundant
Question
What are the efficiency changes of a fuel cell over time and different soak periods?.
DATA1 2 3 4 5 6
0.000
0.050
0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
0.1980.208
0.116
0.214
0.174 0.184
Watts Vs. Time
Watts
Time
Watts
1 2 3 4 5 Ran out @ 4 min 42 sec
0.000
0.050
0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
0.174
0.141
0.205
0.157 0.164
Watts Vs. Time
Series1
Time
Watts
15 Minute Soak
5 Minute Soak
2:1 Ratio between Hydrogen and Oxygen
Guess?
