What is the main difference between a phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) and a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)?

What will be an ideal response?


The PAFC uses liquid phosphoric acid as the electrolyte whereas the PEMFC uses a solid polymer electrolyte. Both cells use a platinum catalyst although the PEMFC is more tolerant of impurities in fuels. The PAFC also must use corrosion resistant materials because of the acid.

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A. in all directions B. downward only C. outward and downward D. outward only

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What would be the percent horsepower loss while going through the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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?Technician A says that the rpm range of the engine is controlled by the point where the intake valve closes. Technician B says that closing the intake valve later in the compression stroke lowers the effective compression ratio. Who is right?

A. ?Technician A only B. ?Technician B only C. ?Both A and B D. ?Neither A nor B

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