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The fuel cell works under defined conditions such as gas variables, temperature, etc. The operating conditions determine the efficiency of fuel cells and hence require rigorous understanding. Behind the operation of every fuel cell, there are series of thermodynamic and chemical equations that should be well understood. In this chapter, we determine the performance, efficiency and then losses of the fuel cell. The open-circuit voltage (OCV) of a fuel cell is also taken into consideration along with various factors including pressure, temperature, fuel constituents and concentration, etc.
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Kaur, G. (2016). Cell Voltages, Polarisations and Performances. In: Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25598-9_2
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