Experimental and numerical study of PEM electrolysis

The proposed project aims to understand and optimized the performance of hydrogen production from renewable energy sources using PEM electrolysis cell. Experimental study of PEM electrolysis cells will be conducted at the University of Tokyo along with numerical simulation. Three-dimensional numerical model using ANSYS Fluent Electrolysis module will be developed. Fluid flow, heat and mass transfer as well as electrochemistry inside the PEM electrolysis cell will be quantified and validated. Effect of various design and operating parameters will be evaluated to arrive at the most optimum condition. This research will contribute on the efficiency improvement of PEM electrolysis cells for hydrogen production from renewable energy.

Faculty Supervisor:

Agus Sasmito

Student:

Partner:

The University of Tokyo

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

McGill University

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