Development of Mission-Specific Fuel Cell Systems
Abstract
This presentation introduces the development of fuel cell systems made for special uses that are different from normal fuel cells used in cars or power plants. Fuel cells for aviation, military equipment, and space missions must meet specific requirement for each application. These systems must be not only lightweight and high-powered, but also regenerative and capable of using various hydrogen sources. Recent projects show several useful ideas, such as regenerative fuel cell systems for high-altitude use, and using Hydrogen compound for military purpose. By reviewing these development cases, this presentation explains the main challenges and simple design choices needed for special-purpose fuel cells. It also shows why customized fuel cell systems are becoming more important for future aerospace and defense applications.
Short Biography
Dr. Seung-Gon Kim is currently a faculty member at Korea Aerospace University, specializing in fuel cell systems and advanced energy technologies. Before joining the university, he worked at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER, National Lab), where he led research on next-generation hydrogen and fuel cell applications. His work focuses on special-purpose fuel cell systems for aviation, defense, and space platforms, as well as energy system integration and testing. Dr. Kim continues to contribute to national research programs and industry-academia collaboration in the fields of aerospace energy and clean propulsion technologies.
