Fuel Cell Project: Resources and Info

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Start date Jan 17, 2006
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Cell Fuel Fuel cell Project

In summary, a fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy into electricity by combining a fuel (such as hydrogen or methanol) with oxygen in a chemical reaction. Fuel cells have advantages such as higher efficiency and lower emissions, and can run on various fuels including hydrogen, methanol, and natural gas. They have potential applications in powering vehicles, buildings, and even entire communities. However, there are challenges and limitations such as high production costs and limited infrastructure for refueling.

Jan 17, 2006

The P-manator

I got to learn this stuff for my fuel cell project. Anyone know any good websites on it?

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Jan 17, 2006

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you should check out the list of tutorials on the homework section.

Jan 17, 2006

The P-manator

Thanks I'll do that.

1. What is a fuel cell and how does it work?

A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy from a fuel (such as hydrogen or methanol) into electricity. It works by combining the fuel with oxygen in a chemical reaction, producing water and electrical energy as byproducts.

2. What are the advantages of using fuel cells?

Fuel cells have several advantages, including higher efficiency and lower emissions compared to traditional combustion engines. They also have a longer lifespan and can be refueled quickly and easily.

3. What types of fuels can be used in fuel cells?

Fuel cells can run on a variety of fuels, including hydrogen, methanol, natural gas, and even biogas from landfills or wastewater treatment plants.

4. What are the potential applications for fuel cells?

Fuel cells have a wide range of potential applications, including powering vehicles, providing backup power for buildings, and even powering entire communities. They can also be used in portable devices such as laptops and cell phones.

5. Are there any challenges or limitations to using fuel cells?

While fuel cells have many benefits, there are still some challenges and limitations that need to be addressed. These include high production costs, limited infrastructure for refueling, and the need for better storage and distribution of hydrogen fuel.