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Review of fuel cell technologies and evaluation of their potential and challenges for electrified propulsion systems in commercial aviation

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/
Document Type:Article
Title:Review of fuel cell technologies and evaluation of their potential and challenges for electrified propulsion systems in commercial aviation
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Kazula, StefanUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9050-1292136539644
de Graaf, StefanieUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7236-651XUNSPECIFIED
Enghardt, LarsUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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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