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In this study, a two-dimensional, two-phase, non-isothermal and steady-state modified model of proton exchange membrane fuel cells is developed. The Forchheimer's effect (Non-Darcy effect) is coupled in the model, and its impact on liquid water removing process in flow channels with baffles having different shapes is discussed. Simulation results show that the liquid water is able to be removed more at the regions around baffles. At the same time, the baffle shapes reform the liquid water distribution. When using the baffles having larger dimensions (e.g. using rectangular baffles or trapezoidal baffles), the flow spaces around baffles decrease more and the liquid water is removed more because of the increase in local flow velocity. As a result, the concentration polarization is weakened and cell performance is improved more. Moreover, a streamline baffled flow channel that is designed for the purpose of both increasing the cell performance and avoiding excessive increase in pressure drops is discussed. Simulation results show that this flow channel design can both avoid too much increase in pressure drop and facilitate the liquid water removing out from the fuel cell. © 2020 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC
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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
ISSN: 0360-3199
Year: 2021
Issue: 3
Volume: 46
Page: 2990-3007
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ESI Discipline: ENGINEERING;
ESI HC Threshold:87
JCR Journal Grade:2
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