LEADER 03104nam a2200361Ii 4500 001 991003214639707536 008 070806s2005 ne a sb 001 0 eng d 020 $a9780120781423 020 $a0120781425 035 $ab13649899-39ule_inst 040 $aBibl. Dip.le Aggr. Ingegneria Innovazione - Sez. Ingegneria Innovazione$beng 082 04$a621.312429$222 100 1 $aBarbir, Frano,$d1954-$0627279 245 10$aPEM fuel cells$h[e-book] :$btheory and practice /$cFrano Barbir 260 $aAmsterdam ;$aLondon :$bElsevier Academic,$cc2005 300 $axv, 433 p. :$bill. ;$c24 cm 440 0$aSustainable world series 504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index 505 0 $a1. Introduction, 2. Thermodynamics, 3. Electrochemistry, 4. Basic Components, 5. Basic Processes, 6. Stack Design, 7. Fuel Cell Operation, 8. Diagnostics, 9. System Design, 10. Applications, 11. Hydrogen Economy 520 $aFuel cells are electrochemical energy conversion devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into water, producing electricity and heat in the process and providing fuel efficiency and reductions in pollutants. Demand for this technology is growing rapidly. Fuel cells are being commercialized for stationary and portable electricity generation, and as a replacement for internal combustion engines in automobiles. Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells in particular are experiencing an upsurge. They have high power density and can vary their output quickly to meet shifts in power demand. Until now, there has been little written about this important technology. This book lays the groundwork for fuel cell engineers, technicians and students. It covers the fundamental aspects of fuel cell design, electrochemistry of the technology, heat and mass transport, system design and applications to bring this technology to professionals at all levels. * Comprehensive guide for engineers, researchers and policymakers * Covers theory and practice of PEM fuel cells * Contains hundreds of original illustrations and real-life engineering examples 533 $aElectronic reproduction.$bAmsterdam :$cElsevier Science & Technology,$d2007.$nMode of access: World Wide Web.$nSystem requirements: Web browser.$nTitle from title screen (viewed on Aug. 2, 2007).$nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions 650 0$aFuel cells 650 0$aIon-permeable membranes 655 7$aElectronic books.$2local 776 1 $cOriginal$z0120781425$z9780120781423$w(DLC) 2005298938$w(OCoLC)61261451 856 40$3Referex$uhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780120781423$zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42$zPublisher description$uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005298938-d.html 856 41$zTable of contents$uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005298938-t.html 907 $a.b13649899$b03-03-22$c24-01-08 912 $a991003214639707536 996 $aPEM fuel cells$91213199 997 $aUNISALENTO 998 $ale026$b24-01-08$cm$d@ $e-$feng$gne $h0$i0