Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications

Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications

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Main Author: Chalker, Jack Randolph
Language:English
Published: Wright State University / OhioLINK 2019
Subjects:
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Hypersonic
SOFCs
fuel cells
fluid systems
high temperature
high pressure
ceramic cells
power generation
on-board power
APUs
aircraft development
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1567169603256774
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-wright15671696032567742021-08-03T07:12:54Z Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications Chalker, Jack Randolph Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Hypersonic SOFCs fuel cells fluid systems high temperature high pressure ceramic cells power generation on-board power APUs aircraft development Current hypersonic vehicles tend to be incapable of producing onboard power with traditional generators due to their use of supersonic combusting ramjets (scramjets). Because of this, they seek additional energy sources for supporting advanced electronics or other auxiliary power-dependent devices while requiring elaborate thermal management systems to combat temperatures exceeding 700ºC. The incorporation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFCs) stacks is an efficient solution, capable of generating large quantities of power through the use of natural fuel sources at high temperatures. Developments in this thesis include the design, construction, and support of a system operating at hypersonic-environment conditions with a usable micro-fuel cell. The capability of testing a stack of SOFCs at both elevated temperature and pressure conditions with various natural fuel sources has become a sought-after experiment by many energy production affiliates. Experimentation for this thesis focuses on the optimization of fluid and thermal inputs to work towards supporting successful testing of SOFCs in both single and stacked formations with variable input conditions. Evaluation of the system’s operational parameters were defined and recommendations for continual enhancement of primary components are given. This research acts as a transition into future fuel-cell testing development by the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) and all supporting parties. APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE, CASE NUMBER 88ABW-2019-3904. 2019-09-05 English text Wright State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1567169603256774 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1567169603256774 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center.
collection NDLTD
language English
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topic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Hypersonic
SOFCs
fuel cells
fluid systems
high temperature
high pressure
ceramic cells
power generation
on-board power
APUs
aircraft development
spellingShingle Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Hypersonic
SOFCs
fuel cells
fluid systems
high temperature
high pressure
ceramic cells
power generation
on-board power
APUs
aircraft development
Chalker, Jack Randolph
Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications
author Chalker, Jack Randolph
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title Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications
title_short Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications
title_full Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications
title_fullStr Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications
title_full_unstemmed Design and Manipulation of a Power-Generating System with High-Temperature Fuel Cells for Hypersonic Applications
title_sort design and manipulation of a power-generating system with high-temperature fuel cells for hypersonic applications
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