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Fuel cell systems explained

TLDR
In this paper, the first edition of this paper, the authors presented an analysis of fuel cell systems and their performance in terms of Molar Gibbs Free Energy Calculations (GFE) and Open Circuit Voltage.
Abstract
Preface. Foreword to the first edition. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Symbols. Introduction. Efficiency and Open Circuit Voltage. Operational Fuel Cell Voltages. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Alkaline Electrolyte Fuel Cells. Direct Methanol Fuel Cells. Medium and High Temperature Fuel Cells. Fuelling Fuel Cells. Compressors, Turbines, Ejectors, Fans, Blowers, and Pumps. Delivering Fuel Cell Power. Fuel Cell Systems Analysed. Appendix 1: Change in Molar Gibbs Free Energy Calculations. Appendix 2: Useful Fuel Cell Equations. Index.

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