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Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 03 December 2002
Fuel cell technology handbook
A new book provides the first comprehensive treatment of both the technical and commercial aspects of high and low temperature fuel cells, fuel cell systems, fuel cell catalysts and fuel generation.
Fuel cell systems have now reached a degree of technological maturity and appear destined to form the cornerstone of future energy technologies A new publication, "Fuel cell technology handbook", provides the first comprehensive treatment of both the technical and the commercial aspects of high and low temperature fuel cells, fuel cell systems, fuel cell catalysts, and fuel generation
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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This book sets forth the principles of fuel cell technology and summarises the main concepts, developments, and remaining technical problems, particularly in fuelling.
It also explores applications of fuel cells in automotive, stationary, and portable power generation technologies.
This handbook forms a reliable basis for understanding fuel cell technology, applications, and commercial realities.
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The first part of "Fuel cell technology handbook" deals with the principles of fuel cell technology and gives an outline of its history.
It provides detailed information on five decades of fuel cell research and captures the main concepts, development strands, and remaining technical problems with respect to fuel cells and the overall fuel cell system.
The second part of the book deals with applications of fuel cell technology in automotive, stationary, and portable power generation, and it reviews the competing technologies in these fields.
"Fuel cell technology handbook" includes in-depth coverage of hydrogen generation and storage.
It also dedicates an entire chapter to the direct methanol fuel cell.
The book uses clear explanations and abundant illustrations that make the information truly accessible.
The two appendices provide information on thermodynamic data for selected chemical compounds and Internet links for following-up on the commercial information presented.
"Fuel cell technology handbook" presents an expert's look at future developments in both fuel cell technology and its applications.
Chapters have been contributed by leading authorities working in academic and industrial research and development.
Technologists, students, engineers, and the generally interested reader will gain a thorough overview of fuel cells.
According to the Editor, Gregor Hoogers, readers will be able to answer for themselves the question - "how many years away are fuel cells?".
This book is the most complete and comprehensive book on fuel cell technology available today.
"Fuel cell technology handbook" is available through American Technical Publishers for GBP 88.00.
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