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11720069 Chao Qu. Best three fuel cells currently available in Japan. Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell(PEFC/PEM ). Properties: deliver high-power density offer the advantages of low weight and volume Operate at low temperature Fast startup Efficiency
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11720069 Chao Qu Best three fuel cells currently available in Japan
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell(PEFC/PEM ) Properties: deliver high-power density offer the advantages of low weight and volume Operate at low temperature Fast startup Efficiency 60% transportation, 35% stationary http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/animation/swfs/fuelcellframe.html
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cell(PEFC/PEM ) Cost: in 2002 $100000/kw in 2009 $61 000/kw now $35 000/kw Makers: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd TOSHIBA Fuel Cell Power System Co., Ltd Ebara Plant Panasonic
Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell(PAFC) Properties: 1.Cathode reaction faster In alkaline electrolyte, leads to high performance 2.Sensitive to CO2 in fuel and air 3.Efficiency 85% cogeneration 37%-42% generating electricity
Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell(PAFC) Cost: $ 4000-4500/kw Makers: UTC Power Fuji Electric
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell(SOFC) Properties: 1.Solid electrolyte 2.Operate at high temperature 3.Long startup time 4.Fuel flexibility 5.Can use a variety of catalysts 6.50% -80% efficiency
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell(SOFC) Cost: ?relatively low Makers: Siemens Westinghouse Power Co., Ltd Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. TOTO Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell System