Modeling of Electrochemical Machines and Systems

As the energy transition accelerates, Modeling of Electrochemical Machines and Systems: A Mechanical and Multiphysics Approach addresses a critical educational gap through an interdisciplinary perspective at the intersection of mechanical, electrochemical, materials, and electronic engineering. It introduces fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, and hydrogen compressors as analogues to traditional thermal/combustion and fluid-based machinery, enriching their conceptualization by drawing parallels in operating behavior and design logic.

The text moves beyond core theorical principles to deliver step-by-step, multi-dimensional modeling of the coupled phenomena—such as transport processes, reaction kinetics, and thermal management—that govern these complex devices as well as their system-level interactions, presenting a cohesive framework for digital prototyping. Uniquely bridging the divide between highly specialized scientific knowledge and applied engineering practice, the book supports its readers’ in-depth understanding of how electrochemical machines function within larger, integrated architectures that demand a nuanced balance of performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Designed to serve as an authoritative reference resource, this book demonstrates both conceptual rigor and immediate, real-world relevance, with an enduring impact for researchers, professionals, and advanced students committed to catalyzing a critical shift toward clean energy technologies.

• Combines insights from mechanical engineering, electrochemistry, materials science, and systems engineering for a comprehensive approach to the topic
• Provides hands-on experience with worked examples in MATLAB and simulation files in SIMCENTER STAR-CCM+, offering valuable tools that make complex concepts more accessible
• Illustrates the use of modeling techniques in practical settings through application-contextualized case studies, enhancing the book’s value for a wide range of audiences
• Leverages the expertise of a dedicated research group, ensuring consistency in language, formalism, and methodology throughout the coverage