Challenges in the Virtual Geometry Assurance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stacks

Roth M, Bickel S, Götz S, Wartzack S (2024)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2024

Journal

Procedia CIRP Curran

Publisher: Elsevier B.V.

Book Volume: 129

Pages Range: 121-126

Conference Proceedings Title: Procedia CIRP

Event location: Huddersfield GB

DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2024.10.022

Abstract

Hydrogen-powered fuel cells will play a vital role in the next generation of energy systems. In this regard, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) represent a promising technical solution for all applications where direct electrification is not technically feasible or economically viable, such as the propulsion of heavy vehicles. However, robust production of high-quality fuel cell systems in scalable series production can only be achieved by an early assurance of the product quality considering the numerous variations on geometry element, part, and assembly level. This article presents the challenges and outlines the vision of a geometry assurance process capable of simulating the probabilistic assembly behavior of PEMFC stacks by multi-physics variation simulation, e.g., considering aspects of Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics, under a realistic representation of the part manufacturing and assembly processes and their operation under variations. The findings reveal future research directions fostering the series production of robust, high-quality PEMFC stacks.

Authors with CRIS profile

Martin Roth Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) Sebastian Bickel Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) Stefan Götz Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk) Sandro Wartzack Chair of Engineering Design (KTmfk)

How to cite

APA:

Roth, M., Bickel, S., Götz, S., & Wartzack, S. (2024). Challenges in the Virtual Geometry Assurance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stacks. In Xiang Jiang, Paul J. Scott, Qunfen Qi (Eds.), Procedia CIRP (pp. 121-126). Huddersfield, GB: Elsevier B.V..

MLA:

Roth, Martin, et al. "Challenges in the Virtual Geometry Assurance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stacks." Proceedings of the 18th CIRP Conference on Computer Aided Tolerancing, CAT 2024, Huddersfield Ed. Xiang Jiang, Paul J. Scott, Qunfen Qi, Elsevier B.V., 2024. 121-126.

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