"In summary, an altogether satisfying book that puts within its covers the academic tools necessary for explaining fuel cell systems on a multidisciplinary basis." Power Engineering Journal

"An excellent book....well written and produced." Journal of Power and Energy

Fully revised and updated, the second edition:

• Provides an essential guide to the principles, design and application of fuel cell systems.
• Includes full and updated coverage of fuel processing and hydrogen generation and storage systems.
• Presents a full and clear explanation of the operation of all the major fuel cell types, and an introduction to possible future technology, such as biological fuel cells
• Features a new chapter on the direct methanol fuel cell.
• Now includes examples of the modelling, design and engineering of real fuel cell systems.
• A clear overview of fuel cell operation and thermodynamics
• Coverage of the complete fuel cell system including compressors, turbines, and the electrical and electronic sub-systems such as regulators, inverters, grid inter-ties, electric motors, and hybrid fuel cell/battery systems.