TY - BOOK AU - Barbir,Frano TI - PEM fuel cells: theory and practice T2 - Academic Press sustainable world series SN - 0120781425 AV - TK2931 .B37 2005 U1 - 621.312429 22 PY - 2005/// CY - Amsterdam, Boston PB - Elsevier Academic Press KW - Fuel cells KW - Ion-permeable membranes N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Introduction --; 2; Fuel cell basic chemistry and thermodynamics --; 3; Fuel cell electrochemistry --; 4; Main cell components, materials properties and processes --; 5; Fuel cell operating conditions --; 6; Stack design --; 7; Fuel cell modeling --; 8; Fuel cell diagnostics --; 9; Fuel cell system design --; 10; Fuel cell applications --; 11; Fuel cells and hydrogen economy N2 - "Demand for alternative energy sources is on the rise and fuel cells are pulling ahead as the leading technology. Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells in particular are experiencing an upsurge because of their high power density and ability to vary output quickly to meet shifts in power demand. Until now, there has been little written about this important technology. PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice lays the groundwork for fuel cell engineers, technicians and students. Through the use of real life examples of the various aspects of fuel cell engineering, this book covers the fundamental aspects of fuel cell design, electrochemistry of the technology, heat and mass transport, system design and applications. From fuel cell performance to sizing the system components, this is the most comprehensive teaching tool available."--BOOK JACKET ER -