| | |  | Energy Efficiency | Home » » Fuel Cell Fundamentals | | | | | | | 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. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Ryan O'Hayre | | Hardcover:
| 576 pages | | Publisher:
| Wiley | | Publication Date:
| January 09, 2009 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0470258438 | | Package Length:
| 9.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent OverviewNov 03, 2008
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.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Review of "Fuel Cell Fundamentals" by R. O'Hayre et al.Dec 24, 2007
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.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Very good bookJan 03, 2007
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.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
An excellent introductory book - up to date and comprehensiveApr 15, 2006
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.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Best introductory book on fuel cells availableDec 19, 2005
This book is an excellent introduction to fuel cells for the novice as well as a valuable reference for someone with more experience. It does not assume prior knowledge on the one hand, yet provides enough depth to be of interest for people already in the fuel cell field. When I first became interested in fuel cells, I did a survey of all the books available and this one best suited my needs by far. It is very readable and the explanations provide both quantitative scientific rigor as well as supporting, intuitive reasoning. I highly recommend this book - when you finish reading it you will have a solid foundation in fuel cell science and technology.
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