High-Power Fuel Cells for Satellites with Specific Missions

13 High-Power Fuel Cells for Satellites with Specific Missions 

Fuel cells are classified by the types of electrolytes used in the fuel cell module. Four distinct types of fuel cells have demonstrated remarkable performance capabilities as high-power sources. The most prominent fuel cell types are as follows  

Low-temperature phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) 

High-temperature molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) 

Research and development activities pursued by various fuel cell companies and research organizations indicate that PEM-based fuel cells offer simple design, improved reliability, low operating cost, lower procurement cost, and a small footprint. Dow Chemical Company and Ballard Power Systems played a key role in commercializing the PEM-FC as alternate power-generating sources [13]. The fuel cells have demonstrated the following unique capabilities  

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