2004 Fuel Cell Handbook: Advanced Technology for Generating Electricity Series on Renewable Energy, Biofuels, Bioenergy, and Biobased Products, 7th Edition

This is a reproduction of the U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory handbook from late 2004, seventh edition, which includes up-to-date information (with extensive illustrations) on fuel cell technology. The foreword states:

"Fuel cells are one of the cleanest and most efficient technologies for generating electricity. Since there is no combustion, there are none of the pollutants commonly produced by boilers and furnaces. For systems designed to consume hydrogen directly, the only products are electricity, water and heat. Fuel cells are an important technology for a potentially wide variety of applications including on-site electric power for households and commercial buildings; supplemental or auxiliary power to support car, truck and aircraft systems; power for personal, mass and commercial transportation; and the modular addition by utilities of new power generation closely tailored to meet growth in power consumption. These applications will be in a large number of industries worldwide. In this Seventh Edition of the Fuel Cell Handbook, we have discussed the Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Program (SECA) activities. In addition, individual fuel cell technologies and other supporting materials have been updated. It is an important task that NETL undertakes to provide you with this handbook. We realize it is an important educational and informational tool for a wide audience."