Research Article
Fuel Cell 3D Contour Simulation of Serpentine Flow Field Inside Cubic Channels
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2314813, author={Akeel M. Ali Morad and Hala E. Obeed and Fatima A. Khalaf and Noor H. Jawad and Zahraa K. Jabar and Mariam A. Moustafa}, title={Fuel Cell 3D Contour Simulation of Serpentine Flow Field Inside Cubic Channels}, proceedings={Proceedings of 2nd International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Integrated Sciences and Technologies, IMDC-IST 2021, 7-9 September 2021, Sakarya, Turkey}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={IMDC-IST}, year={2022}, month={1}, keywords={serpentine flow field 3d contour analysis fuel cells cubic channels}, doi={10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2314813} }- Akeel M. Ali Morad
Hala E. Obeed
Fatima A. Khalaf
Noor H. Jawad
Zahraa K. Jabar
Mariam A. Moustafa
Year: 2022
Fuel Cell 3D Contour Simulation of Serpentine Flow Field Inside Cubic Channels
IMDC-IST
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2314813
Abstract
In this study, we described the behavior of the serpentine flow field inside the fuel of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). Pressure drop, inlet velocity, oxygen and gas diffusion layer (GDL), and current density determine the design of the fuel cell. The other parameters predicted in the open literature, such as temperature, humidity, etc., are not taken into account here. COMSOL Multiphysics 5.4 Software was used to simulate and test the electrochemical reactions governing equations. Three inlet velocities and three of (1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 m/sec) cubic channels are used to show the effect of a turbulent flow without wall slip. By analyzing the results, it can be concluded that the serpentine flow field enhances the performance of fuel cells with cubic channel geometry. We found a good correlation between the current density and cell voltage at different inlet velocities.