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EVEN Optimized Structure: Fuel Cell End Plate

Optimization goal:Minimum weight
Constraints:Strength, manufacturing by extrusion molding
Optimization variables:Geometry of extrusion profile
Results achieved:New design, weight reduced about 30%.
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The evolutionary design optimization builds up on fuel cell specifications provided by courtesy of Tribecraft AG.

 

Conceptual model of a fuel cell stack.
Quarter model of fuel cell plate with mechanical boundary conditions.
Best end plate design ever found after 135 generations.Von Mises stresses in best plate design ever found.