SBIR Phase II: Enhanced Fuel Cell Power with Oxygen Enriching Membranes

这个小型企业创新研究（SBIR）二期项目探索了一个独立的、紧凑的富氧膜组件的新概念，该组件可以将电动汽车燃料电池（EVFC）堆叠的净峰值功率提高至少25%。通过模拟和燃料电池测试，第一阶段证实了30-38%富氧空气的可行性，与传统增压（12%）相比，可以提高净峰值功率（超过35%）。巡航效率也得到了提高。第二阶段将在一辆10千瓦的多功能车上进行测试，以验证该技术在更高的工作温度和更高的氧气水平下的效果。该技术的潜在商业应用将是下一代电动汽车的车载燃料电池电池组。它还可能有以下用途：1)用于传统汽车和卡车，增强发动机动力，减少污染；2)呼吸系统疾病患者的强化呼吸器。

9531426 Nemser This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project explores a new concept for a self-contained, compact oxygen-enriching membrane module that can enhance net peak power of electric vehicle fuel cell (EVFC) stacks by at least 25%. By both simulation and fuel cell tests, Phase I confirmed feasibility of 30-38% oxygen enriched air can improve net peak power (over 35%) compared to gains achieved by conventional pressurization (12%). Cruising efficiency was also found to be improved. Phase II will pursue demonstration of the technology with tests on a 10kw utility vehicle and the effects of higher operating temperatures and increased oxygen levels Potential commercial application of this technology will be in on-board fuel cell power packs for the next generation electric vehicle. It may also find use: 1) on conventional cars and trucks for enhanced engine power and less pollution; and 2) in enhanced breathing apparatus for patients with respiratory ailments.