FUEL CELLS FOR TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS. PROGRESS REPORT, JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 1982

The long-term program goal is to explore and improve the potential of fuel cell systems for use in transportation applications through basic research. A concurrent applied research effort is directed toward bringing fuel cell technology to an established proof-of-concept level. In CY 1982, research investigations included (1) electrode kinetic studies to determine the effects of electrolytes on oxygen reduction at platinum, (2) electrode characterization using ion beam techniques, and (3) determinations of the structure, transport, and stability characteristics of solid polymer electrolytes. In addition, evaluations of electrode and fuel cell performance under simulated vehicle operating conditions were initiated, and fuel cell system simulations to determine vehicle and testing requirements were carried out.

• Corporate Authors:

  Los Alamos National Laboratory

  P.O. Box 1663
  Los Alamos, NM  United States  87545
• Authors:
  • Huff, J R
• Publication Date: 1983-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 52 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; Engines; Fuel cells; Research; Simulation; Technology assessment; Testing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• Old TRIS Terms: Prime movers
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Public Transportation; Research; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386283
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: LA-9787-PR
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM