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There are many types of fuel cells which can be used in many different applications. The Proton<br />

Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) are the best candidates for transportation-related<br />

applications, such as cars, trucks, buses and small portable devices, due to their relatively low operating<br />

temperatures and their ability to vary their output to meet changing power demands.<br />

Table 6.11<br />

Fuel Cell Type Comparison<br />

Operating<br />

Electrical Possible<br />

Electrolyte Temperature Efficiency Power Applications<br />

Alkaline Potassium Hydroxide 60 - 90°C 45 - 60% Up to 20 kW Submarines, spacecraft<br />

Direct<br />

Methanol<br />

Molten<br />

Carbonate<br />

Phosphoric<br />

Acid<br />

Proton<br />

Exchange<br />

Membrane<br />

Polymer Membrane 60 - 130°C 40% < 1 kW Portable applications<br />

Immobilized Liquid<br />

Molten Carbonate<br />

Immobilized Liquid<br />

Phosphoric Acid<br />

Ion Exchange<br />

Membrane<br />

650°C 45 - 60% > 1 MW Power stations<br />

200°C 36 - 38% > 50 kW Power stations<br />

80°C 35 - 60% Up to 250 kW<br />

TRANSPORTATION ENERGY DATA BOOK: EDITION <strong>23</strong>—2003<br />

Cars, buses, residential<br />

<strong>energy</strong> supply<br />

Solid Oxide Ceramic 1,000°C 50 - 65% Up to 1 MW Small power stations<br />

Source:<br />

Fuel Cell Today, http://www.fuelcelltoday.com .<br />

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