Multi-objective topology optimization of end plates of proton exchange membrane fuel cell stacks

被引:43
作者
Lin, P. [1 ]
Zhou, P. [1 ]
Wu, C. W. [1 ]
机构
[1] Dalian Univ Technol, State Key Lab Struct Anal Ind Equipment, Fac Vehicle Engn & Mech, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
基金
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词
End plate; Topology optimization; Multi-objective; GAS-DIFFUSION LAYER; SHAPE OPTIMIZATION; DESIGN; STRESSES;
D O I
10.1016/j.jpowsour.2010.08.072
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
End plates of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) need to be well designed because their strength and rigidity directly affect the clamping pressure distribution and thus affect the performance and lifetime of fuel cell stacks. In this paper, a multi-objective topology optimization model of the end plates in a PEMFC stack with nonlinear contact boundary conditions was established to obtain on optimized structural design. It was found that the design improved with topology optimization is not only light but also meets manufacturability requirements. This provides good guidance for the design of a high-performance end plate. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:1222 / 1228
页数:7
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