Kazula, Stefan and de Graaf, Stefanie and Enghardt, Lars (2023) Review of fuel cell technologies and evaluation of their potential and challenges for electrified propulsion systems in commercial aviation. Journal of the Global Power and Propulsion Society, vol. 7, pp. 43-57. Global Power and Propulsion Society. doi: 10.33737/jgpps/158036. ISSN 2515-3080.
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Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the most relevant fuel cell types and identifies the most promising options for application in propulsion systems for commercial electrified aviation. The general design, operating principles and main characteristics of polymer electrolyte membrane, alkaline, direct methanol, phosphoric acid, molten carbonate and solid oxide fuel cells are described. Evaluation criteria are derived from aviation-specific requirements for the application of fuel cells in electrified aircraft. Based on these criteria, the presented fuel cell types are evaluated by means of a weighted point rating. The results of this evaluation reveal the high potential for application of solid oxide, low temperature and high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. Design challenges of all fuel cell types are being emphasised, for instance, concerning cold start, cooling and supply of pressurised air.
Item URL in elib: | https://elib.dlr.de/195287/ | ||||||||||||||||
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Document Type: | Article | ||||||||||||||||
Title: | Review of fuel cell technologies and evaluation of their potential and challenges for electrified propulsion systems in commercial aviation | ||||||||||||||||
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Date: | 9 February 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of the Global Power and Propulsion Society | ||||||||||||||||
Refereed publication: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Open Access: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Gold Open Access: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
In SCOPUS: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
In ISI Web of Science: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Volume: | vol. 7 | ||||||||||||||||
DOI: | 10.33737/jgpps/158036 | ||||||||||||||||
Page Range: | pp. 43-57 | ||||||||||||||||
Publisher: | Global Power and Propulsion Society | ||||||||||||||||
ISSN: | 2515-3080 | ||||||||||||||||
Status: | Published | ||||||||||||||||
Keywords: | Fuel Cell, Electrified Propulsion, Sustainable Aviation, Electric Aircraft | ||||||||||||||||
HGF - Research field: | Aeronautics, Space and Transport | ||||||||||||||||
HGF - Program: | Aeronautics | ||||||||||||||||
HGF - Program Themes: | Clean Propulsion | ||||||||||||||||
DLR - Research area: | Aeronautics | ||||||||||||||||
DLR - Program: | L CP - Clean Propulsion | ||||||||||||||||
DLR - Research theme (Project): | L - Components and Emissions | ||||||||||||||||
Location: | Cottbus | ||||||||||||||||
Institutes and Institutions: | Institute of Electrified Aero Engines | ||||||||||||||||
Deposited By: | Kazula, Stefan | ||||||||||||||||
Deposited On: | 08 Jun 2023 10:04 | ||||||||||||||||
Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2023 11:09 |
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