Investigation of PEM fuel cell performance using the bio-inspired flow field combined with baffles on branch channels

A'Rasy Fahruddin*, Djatmiko Ichsani, Fadlilatul Taufany, Budi Utomo Kukuh Widodo

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Abstract

Fuel cell is one of the energy conversion devices that can be an alternative to dealing with fossil energy depletion and environmental issues. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of baffles on branch channels on leaf shape flow fields towards PEM fuel cell performance. Numerical studies were applied to 3d models with 25 cm2 active area. The distance between baffles in the branch channel is varied with the height of the baffles as a reference. The results show that the shorter the distance between baffles, the higher the current density and pressure drop produced. However, a decrease in pressure drop occurs at a distance of 20h.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovative Science and Technology in Mechanical Engineering for Industry 4.0
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, ICOME 2019
EditorsVivien Djanali, Fahmi Mubarok, Bambang Pramujati, Suwarno
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735419346
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Dec 2019
Event4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering: Innovative Science and Technology in Mechanical Engineering for Industry 4.0, ICOME 2019 - Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Duration: 28 Aug 201929 Aug 2019

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2187
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering: Innovative Science and Technology in Mechanical Engineering for Industry 4.0, ICOME 2019
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityYogyakarta
Period28/08/1929/08/19

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