Fuel Cells - Overview
General Fuel Cell Information?
Electrochemical
energy conversion device
Converts
hydrogen and oxygen into
electricity, heat, and water
First
built in 1839 by Sir
William Grove
NASA began
first practical use in 1960s
Voltage
output: 0.6 – 0.7 Volts/Cell
Cells must
be connected for larger voltages
Classified by type of electrolyte
Fuel Cell Applications
Various
types suitable for various task
Powerplants
-
local
-
regional
Transportation
Small portable devices
Various outer space uses
Animation: Ballard Power Systems