Search for dissertations about: "bränslecell"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the word bränslecell.

  2. 1. Electrochemical Reactions in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

    Author : Maria Wesselmark; Svein Sunde; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Fuel cell; model electrodes; oxygen reduction; methanol oxidation; formic acid oxidation; hydrogen oxidation; CO oxidation; degradation; tungsten oxide; carbon support; Bränslecell; modellelektroder; syrgasreduktion; metanoloxidation; myrsyraoxidation; vätgasoxidation; CO oxidation; degradering; wolfram oxid; kolsupport; Chemical engineering; Kemiteknik;

    Abstract : The polymer electrolyte fuel cell converts the chemical energy in a fuel, e.g. hydrogen or methanol, and oxygen into electrical energy. The high efficiency and the possibility to use fuel from renewable sources make them attractive as energy converters in future sustainable energy systems. READ MORE

  4. 2. Electrochemical properties of alternative polymer electrolytes in fuel cells

    Author : Annika Carlson; Rakel Lindström; Göran Lindbergh; Carina Lagergren; Mohamed Mamlouk; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; fuel cell; anion exchange membrane; proton exchange membrane; electrode morphology; hydrogen oxidation reaction; water transport; poly phenylene oxide ; cellulose; bränslecell; anjonledande membran; protonledande membran; elektrodstruktur; vätgasoxidation; vattentransport; poly fenylenoxid ; cellulosa; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik;

    Abstract : Fuel cells, using hydrogen as energy carrier, allow chemically‑stored energy to be utilized for many applications, including balancing the electrical grid and the propulsion of vehicles. To make the fuel cell technology more accessible and promote a sustainable energy society, this thesis focuses on alternative polymer electrolytes, as they can potentially lead to a lower cost and a more environmentally‑friendly fuel cell. READ MORE

  5. 3. On Hybrid Fuel Cell and Battery Systems for Maritime Applications

    Author : Ariel Chiche; Carina Lagergren; Göran Lindbergh; Ivan Stenius; Lars Eriksson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Fuel Cell; Autonomous Underwater Vehicles AUVs ; Hybridization; Optimization; Buoyancy; Battery; Hydrogen Storage; Oxygen Storage; Dead-End Anode; Purge; Bränslecell; autonom undervattensfarkost AUV ; hybridisering; optimering; flytkraft; batteri; vätgaslagring; syrelagring.; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik;

    Abstract : Hydrogen is seen as a key player in leading to a sustainable energy sector and decarbonizing the transport sector. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) consume hydrogen and oxygen to generate water, heat and electricity. READ MORE

  6. 4. On the Performance of Long-Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicles : Enhancing the Endurance of AUVs

    Author : Clemens Deutsch; Jakob Kuttenkeuler; Roger Berg; Martin Ludvigsen; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Autonomous underwater vehicles; Underwater gliders; Propulsion; Fuel cell; Energy management strategies; Autonom undervattensfarkost; Undervattensglidning; Propulsion; Bränslecell; Energy Management Strategies; Vehicle and Maritime Engineering; Farkostteknik;

    Abstract : Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are robotic platforms that are commonly used to gather environmental data, provide bathymetric images, and perform manipulation tasks. These robots are used not only for scientific, but also for industrial and military purposes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Electrochemical evaluation of new materials in polymer electrolyte fuel cells

    Author : Björn Eriksson; Carina Lagergren; Göran Lindbergh; Rakel Lindström; Piotr Zelenay; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Fuel cell; Pt-REM; Alloy catalyst; Multi walled carbon nanotubes; Bipolar plates; Water transport; Bränslecell; Pt-REM; Legerad katalysator; Flerväggade kolnanorör; Bipolära plattor; Vattentransport; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik;

    Abstract : Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC) convert the chemical energy in hydrogen to electrical energy and heat, with the only exhaust being water. Fuel cells are considered key in achieving a sustainable energy sector. The main obstacles to wide scale commercialization are cost and durability. READ MORE