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Title: Methodology for predicting long-term fuel-cell performance from short-term testing. Final technical report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5270235· OSTI ID:5270235

The objective of this program was to develop a methodology for predicting long-term fuel cell performance from short-term testing, utilizing a perturbation testing technique. The technique applies small changes of predetermined levels in a predetermined sequence to the operating variables such that the decay mechanisms are not altered. This technique was tested on the phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), because this technology is approaching a mature stage. The initial series of perturbation tests appear to be reasonably successful and a methodology is now available for further refinements. The progress made during the study is detailed.

Research Organization:
Energy Research Corp., Danbury, CT (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-79ET15381
OSTI ID:
5270235
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/15381-T2; ON: DE82007160
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English