Bipolar Plate Flow Field Structure Research Status and Trends for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Zeng Xinhao *
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Guo Pengyan
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Zhang Ruizhu
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Ran Zhao
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Qin Fei
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Kang Wangguan
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Wei Xinjing
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
Cheng Wen
School of Mechanical Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, China.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The bipolar plate is the fundamental structural element of the hydrogen fuel cell, and its flow field design has a significant impact on the performance of the fuel cell. The hydrogen fuel cell is employed as an important energy supply source for vehicle power. The classification and operation of hydrogen fuel cells, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of conventional flow fields, are discussed in this paper and contrasted with the state of bipolar plate flow field research in recent years. Comprehensive analysis is done on the optimization of the fuel cell bipolar plate flow field based on the conventional flow field. All are favorable to enhancing fuel cells' ability to generate electricity and aid in the progressive development of a full set of structural design guidelines.
Keywords: Bipolar plate flow field, hydrogen fuel cell, vehicle power