Theoretical Solutions of Fuel Cell Scaling-Up Issues

3 Theoretical Solutions of Fuel Cell Scaling-Up Issues 

One theory to address the scahng-up issue is to ensure that each of the cells work at its optimal design flow and temperature conditions. The flow distribution and 

Major technical barriers of fuel cells are not only durability but also reliability. The reliability may be more important than durability for acceptance by end-users but receives a little attention. The integration of fuel cell technology with other areas of science such as materials, catalyst and process control is highly needed [6,43,75]. 

There are two key steps to achieve the commercialization of fuel cells. The first step is to solve the issues of cost, reliability and durability of fuel cells. The second step is to build a new business model and develop standards for the industry. 

The pre-commercialisation phase of FC technologies is challenging and uncertain. A new market development phase is said to be near, as FC firms arc developing and unveiling prototypes and pre-commercial products at an increasing rate. However, widespread commercialisation has been announced several times and subsequently postponed an equal number of times. Illustrative are statements by Daimler Chrysler in 2000 that by 2004 a few thousand FC vehicles would be introduced for a targeted price of 18,000 [76]. 

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