The seminar report on hydrogen fuel cells submitted by Prashant Kumar discusses the technology, working principles, components, and various types of hydrogen fuel cells, as part of his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. It includes topics such as hydrogen production methods, automotive applications, and hydrogen storage technologies, along with acknowledgments for faculty support. The document serves as an educational resource aimed at enhancing knowledge in the field of fuel cell technology and its applications in engineering.

1. A
SEMINAR REPORT
ON
HYDROGEN FUEL CELL
Submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(Session 2015-16)
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RAJASTHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
BHANKROTA,JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN-302026
Submitted To:-
Mr. RAGHAV SINGH DHAKER
Assistant Professor
Dept. Of Mech. Engineering
Submitted By:-
PRASHANT KUMAR
Roll No-
B.Tech 8th Sem

2. [ii]
CERTIFICATE
I hereby declare that this seminar report on “HYDROGEN FUEL CELL” is being
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the reward of B. Tech., in the
department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajasthan Institute of Engineering &
Technology, Jaipur.
Dr. Vinod Singh Yadav Mr. Raghav Singh
(Head of Department) Asst. Professor
Dept. Of Mech. Engg. Dept. Of Mech. Engg.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RAJASTHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGG. & TECHNOLOGY
BHANKROTA,JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN-302026

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ABSTRACT
The following document is a seminar report required in VIII semester, under the curriculum
of Rajasthan Technical University, Kota. The contents of the document tend to give a brief
view of hydrogen fuel cell, their working, components their types, etc.
One having interest in Mechanical Engineering would be keen to gain additional knowledge
in field of Fundamentals of Fuel Cell, Utilization of energy resources in automobile
engineering and its wide applications. The document is one of the scopes I have taken into
consideration.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Being a student, I got a platform to gain more knowledge by means of this training and
subsequently an opportunity to reveal my abilities. So for this I heartily thank my faculties of
my Mechanical Department in particular Dr.Vinod Singh Yadav, HOD ME and Mr.
Raghav Singh Dhaker, Asst. Professor, seminar guide for the successful completion of the
training.
I wish to express my profound sense of gratitude to all the faculty members of
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Branch for their delightful guidance and constant
encouragement throughout the process, they have always been a great inspirational motivator
for me.
I take this as my opportunity to express my whole hearted thanks to all other persons
involved in the process who made it possible to achieve the completion of seminar report
with success.
PRASHANT KUMAR

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LIST OF CONTENTS
Title Page No:-
Preliminary Page i
Cover Page i
Certificate ii
Abstract iii
Acknowledgement iv
List of Figures
List of Tables
Main Text
Chapter-01: Introduction 1-6
1.1 Origins Of Fuel Cell 1-2
1.2 History Of Fuel Cell 3-4
1.3 Basic Principle Of Fuel Cell 4-6
Chapter-02: Fuel Cell Technology 7-26
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 Working Of Fuel Cell 8
2.3 Classification Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell 8
2.3.1 Stationary Fuel Cell System 9-10
2.3.2 Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) 11-13
2.3.3 Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC) 14-15
2.3.4 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) 16-18
2.3.5 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) 19-22
2.4 Other Fuel Cell Technologies 22-23
2.5 Fuel Cell System For Automotive Application 23
2.5.1 Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) System 23-26
Chapter-03: Hydrogen Engine For Automotive Application 27-40
3.1 Basic Mechanism 27
3.2 Examples Of Application 27-29
3.3 Hydrogen Production Options 30
3.4 Hydrogen From Water 31
3.4.1 Electrolysis 31-33
3.5 Hydrogen From Fossil Fuel 34
3.5.1 Natural Gas Reforming 34-35
3.5.2 Partial Oxidation Of Heavy Fuel 36-37
3.6 Other Method For Hydrogen Production 37
3.6.1 Photo Electro Chemical Water Splitting 37-38
3.6.2 Biological Hydrogen Production 38-39

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3.6.3 Hydrogen Production From Thermo Chemical Process 39-40
Chapter-04: Hydrogen Storage Technologies 41-57
4.1 Introduction 41
4.1.1 Pressurized Tank Storage 42
4.1.2 Hydrogen Uptake In Metal-Based Compound 42
4.1.3 Cryo Adsorption Hydrogen Storage 42
4.1.4 Carbon Nano Tube & Related Storage Technologies 43-44
4.2 Hydrogen Fuel Storage Safety 44
4.3 Benefits Of Fuel Cell Technologies 45
4.3.1 Stacks & Systems 45-49
4.4 Advantages Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell 49-51
4.5 Issues Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell 51
4.6 Application Of Fuel Cell 52
4.6.1 Automotive Application 52-54
4.6.2 Niche Transport Application 54-56
4.6.3 Portable Application 56-57
4.6.4 Wireless Application 57
Conclusion 58
References 59

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LIST OF FIGURES
S.No. Fig. No. Title Page No.
1 1 Fuel Cell 6
2 2.1 Working Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell 8
3 2.2 PEM 11
4 2.3 Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell 14
5 2.4 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell 16
6 2.5 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell 20
7 2.6 1.5 kw PEFC System 23
8 2.7 Light Duty Fuel Cell Engine 24
9 3.1 Hydrogen Production Path 30
10 3.2 Natural Gas Steam Reforming 34

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LIST OF TABLES
S.No Table No. Titles Page No.
1 2.1 Classification Of Fuel Cell 9
2 2.2 Technical Data Of PEMFC System 13
3 2.3 Technical Data Of PAFC System 15
4 2.4 Technical Data Of MCFC System 18
5 2.5 Technical Data Of SOFC System 21
6 2.6 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration 24
7 2.7 Technical Data For Gasoline Reformers 25
8 2.8 Cost Data For PEFC Stacks For Molecular
Hydrogen
26
9 3.1 Technical Data For H2 I.C Engine 28