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1.9 Terminology
PEM fuel cell:
A PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell is a device that converts hydrogen and oxygen into
water and electricity.
Reactants:
Reactant is a material used to start a chemical reaction. In the fuel cell the reactants are air and
hydrogen by which the electricity will be generated.
Humidification:
Humidity, the fuel cells need for running.
Blower:
Supply air to the fuel cells and meanwhile decrease the temperature in the stack.
Mass flow per minute:
The total amount of the hydrogen flow through the fuel cell every minute, which the hydrogen
supply can be calculated.
HFCT:
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