Marine Technology Society Journal · 2005 · 22 citations · 0 references
EngineeringMarine EngineeringOcean EngineeringElectrochemical EngineeringMarine Power SystemsPropulsionAutonomous Underwater VehiclesElectrochemical CellsFuel Cell MembranesFuel CellsMarine Power GenerationMarine Propulsion SystemsAutonomous Underwater Vehicle ControlAutonomous Underwater Vehicle DesignAutonomous Underwater Vehicle Power SystemsAutonomous Underwater Vehicle SystemsFuel Cell PropulsionFuel Cell SystemsHydrogen Fuel CellsHydrogen Propulsion
An ocean-going autonomous underwater vehicle powered by a polymer electrode membrane fuel cell system was completed by The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. The fuel cell system generates 4kW of electric power for the control electronics and propulsion system. Hydrogen gas is stored under low pressure in the metal hydride. Heat generated by the fuel cell is used to discharge hydrogen gas into the metal hydride. This paper presents the test results of the fuel cell, storage system and the 317km sea test.