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Fuel Cell Fundamentals |  | Authors: Ryan O'Hayre, Whitney Colella, Suk-Won Cha, Fritz B. Prinz
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 298432
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Pages: 576
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.4
ISBN: 0470258438
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.312429
EAN: 9780470258439
ASIN: 0470258438
Publication Date: January 9, 2009
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Product Description
As the search for alternative fuels heats up, no topic is hotter than fuel cells. Filling a glaring gap in the literature, Fuel Cell Fundamentals, Second Edition gives advanced undergraduate and beginning level graduate students an important introduction to the basic science and engineering behind fuel cell technology. Emphasizing the foundational scientific principles that apply to any fuel cell type or technology, the text provides straightforward descriptions of how fuel cells work, why they offer the potential for high efficiency, and how their unique advantages can best be used. Designed to be accessible to fuel cell beginners, the text is suitable for any engineering or science major with a background in calculus, basic physics, and elementary thermodynamics. This new edition provides updated and enhanced examples, problems, and pedagogy for classroom use and features a significantly enlarged section on the practical applications of fuel cell technology. A solutions manual will be developed.
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 Excellent Overview November 3, 2008
Charles Johnson (Orlando, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is pure awesome sauce on the topic of fuel cells. It goes over every concept from beginning to end in great detail. It's almost as if it were written exclusively for me that it was so easy to understand and grasp. I've had few textbooks that read as well. It'll definitely be a book that I continue to look upon at work. Best investment for those who have an interest or heavily involved with fuel cell design and application. Only drawback to the book is that no answers were provided to problems presented, not detrimental, but a nice to have.
Review of "Fuel Cell Fundamentals" by R. O'Hayre et al. December 24, 2007
William Sirignano (Irvine, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is the best one that I could find to introduce the reader to the technology and underlying science of fuel cells. The quality of the presentation is high but yet it is easy to read. The emphasis on the fundamentals is appreciated. The book has discussions of the relevant thermodynamics, transport science, and chemical kinetics in the early chapters with a supporting appendix on quantum-mechanical issues. Then, it addresses modeling and characterization of fuel cells and fuel-cell systems. Environmental impact is also addressed in the last chapter. The book relies on both mathematics and physical arguments to present the concepts and information. A student at the senior level or graduate level in a program of engineering, physics, or chemistry should have no difficulty with this book. Problem exercises are suggested in the book. Consequently, it can be used as either a textbook or reference book.
 No Answer Key means limited practical use February 7, 2007
Jim Merdler
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I an in engineer working in a different industry and was interested in learning more about fuel cells. Since the authors do not provide answers to the chapter questions or problems, I would not recommend this book to someone trying to get an in-depth understanding. Better to find a lighter, broader read.
Very good book January 3, 2007
A. C. Nt
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book is an interesting one as introduces the fundamentals of fuel cell theory. I do recommend the book for those who are initiating their studies in this subject. The book is well written and organized.
An excellent introductory book - up to date and comprehensive April 15, 2006
R. Fasching (Stanford, CA, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a very complete and thorough book, and covers all of the theory as well as the technology of fuel cells. It is very well organized and structured and is highly suitable for first time students as well as an excellent reference book for the experienced reader. I highly recommend this book to virtually anyone who is interested in fuel cell technology.
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