Fuel Cell Fundamentals
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (693 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471741485 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Emphasis is placed on the founding scientific principles that govern fuel cell operations. Designed to be accessible to fuel cell beginners, it is suitable for any engineering or science major with a background in calculus, basic physics, and elementary thermodynamics. A solutions manual is available.. Fuel Cell Fundamentals is an introductory-level textbook covering the basic science and engineering behind fuel cell technology. Fuel Cell Fundamentals provides examples, problems, and pedagogy for classroom use. Focusing on the fundamentals, it provides straightforward descriptions of how fuel cells work, why they offer the potential for high efficiency, and how their unique advantages can best be used. The second part: "Fuel Cell Technology" provides a brief discussion of the practical applications of fuel cell technology. The book is divided in two parts: The first (and largest part), "Fuel Cell Principles" focuses on basic fuel cell physics
William Sirignano said Review of "Fuel Cell Fundamentals" by R. O'Hayre et al.. This book is the best one that I could find to introduce the reader to the technology and underlying science of fuel cells. The quality of the presentation is high but yet it is easy to read. The emphasis on the fundamentals is appreciated. The book has discussions of the relevant thermodynamics, transport science, and chemical kinetics in the early chapters with a supporting appendix on quantum-mechanical issues. Then, it addresses modeling and characterization of fuel cells and fuel-cell systems. En. A. C. Nt said Very good book. The book is an interesting one as introduces the fundamentals of fuel cell theory. I do recommend the book for those who are initiating their studies in this subject. The book is well written and organized.. "Provides clear, interesting overview" according to K. Lynn. This book does a fabulous job of providing a clear, interesting overview of fuel cells. Without assuming any previous knowledge, the book introduces the reader to the necessary fuel cell science, including thermodynamics, charge and mass transport, and reaction kinetics. The book also introduces the five types of fuel cells (PEMFC, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC) and gives the reader a good understanding of the characteristics, advantages and disadvtanges to each one, allowing for easy comparison. As a student
PRINZ, PhD, is the Rodney H. Adams Professor in the School of Engineering and serves as Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University.. RYAN O'HAYRE, PhD, is serving an NSF fellowship at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands. SUK-WON CHA, PhD, is an assistant professor in t
Emphasizing the founding scientific principles that govern fuel cell operations, it provides straightforward descriptions of how fuel cells work, why they offer the potential for high efficiency, and how their unique advantages can best be used.Fuel Cell Fundamentals assumes no prior knowledge of fuel cells or electrochemistry and is accessible to fuel cell beginners and any engineering or science major with a background in calculus, basic physics, and elementary thermodynamics. It's conveniently divided into two parts:Part I: Fuel Cell Principles—focuses on basic fuel cell physics, including illustrated diagrams, examples, text boxes, and review