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http://dx.doi.org/10.5293/KFMA.2006.9.6.045

Study on Dynamic Characteristic & Performance of the Air Supply System for PEM Fuel Cell  

Lee, Hee-Sub (한국과학기술연구원)
Kim, Olang-Ho (한국과학기술연구원)
Lee, Yong-Bok (한국과학기술연구원)
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The KSFM Journal of Fluid Machinery / v.9, no.6, 2006 , pp. 45-53 More about this Journal
Abstract
Turbo-blower as an air supply system is one of the most important BOP (Balance of Plant) systems for FCV(Fuel Cell Vehicle). For generating and blowing compressed air, the motor of air blower consumes maximum 25% of net power, and fuel cell demands a clean air. In this study, turbo-blower supported by air foil bearings is introduced as the air supply system used by 80kW proton exchange membrane fuel systems. The turbo-blower is a turbo machine which operates at high speed, so air foil bearings suit their purpose as bearing elements. Analysis for confirming the stability and endurance is conducted. The rotordynamic stability was predicted using the numerical analysis of air foil bearings and it is verified through experimental works. In spite of various transient dynamic situation, the turbo-blower had stable performances. After the performance test, results are presented. The normal power of driving motor has about 1.6 kW with the 30,000 rpm operating range and the flow rate of air has maximum 160 SCFM. The test results show that the aerodymic performance and stability of turbo-blower are satisfied to the primary goals.
Keywords
Turbo-blower; Air foil bearing; Fuel cell;
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