Browsing Chemical Engineering by Subject "Degradation"
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Battery Degradation Modeling For Vehicle Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-19)Fuel efficiency is a fundamental part of the automotive industry and its impact on the global environment. This is a direct result of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards imposing a 70% improvement of ... -
Development and Application of a Chemical Degradation Model for Reinforced Electrolyte Membranes in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-19)Fuel cells are electrochemical devices being developed for a variety of consumer applications including homes and vehicles. Before customers will accept this technology fuel cells must demonstrate suitable durability and ... -
Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Development Considering Power Source Degradation
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Vehicle design and control is an attractive area of research in that it embodies a convergence of societal need, technical limitation, and emerging capability. Environmental, political, and monetary concerns are driving ...