Modelling and Simulation of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell with Cylindrical Architecture

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 12 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Jaydeep Patil, D. B. Jadhav, Yayati Shinde, K. S. Pawar, F. J. khan, G. M. Lonare

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I4P104

How to Cite?

Jaydeep Patil, D. B. Jadhav, Yayati Shinde, K. S. Pawar, F. J. khan, G. M. Lonare, "Modelling and Simulation of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell with Cylindrical Architecture," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 4, pp. 37-44, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I4P104

Abstract:

In the last decade, constant innovation and research have been done in the field of clean energy generation. Researchers are in search of feasible options for clean energy generation methods. Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell is one of those methods, but it should be compact, have less weight, and be cost-efficient to be acceptable for various applications. In such scenarios cylindrical architecture of a PEM Fuel cell becomes a feasible option to be considered. Because it is designed to eliminate the cost of bipolar plates and precisely machined flow channels, which reduces the overall cost, it makes it lighter in weight and compact in size. It possesses high volumetric and gravimetric power density compared to the planar fuel cell. This paper presents the electrical analysis and modelling of the cylindrical architecture of the PEM fuel cell, where the results obtained are compared with those of the planer PEM fuel cell.

Keywords:

Fuel cell, Cylindrical, Membrane, PEMFC, Bipolar plates.

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