Unveiling water-thermal transport mechanisms under flight conditions for performance enhancement of a high-power aviation PEMFC stack

Key Points

• Enhanced performance of aviation PEMFC stacks is linked to effective thermal transport during flight conditions.
• Critical metrics indicate significant improvements in cooling efficiency and water management in high-power stacks.
• Assessment using water-thermal transport mechanisms highlights innovative design features for aviation fuel cells.
• Improved insights could drive further developments in aviation fuel cell technology and efficiency under actual flight conditions.