The interdigitated flow field promotes forced convection, which helps to avoid flooding and gas diffusion limitations. This design sometimes outperforms conventional flow field design, especially on the cathode side of the fuel cell.
What is a flow field?
Filters. (physics) The distribution of the density and velocity of a fluid over space and time. noun.
What is a flow field plate?
The flow field plate (FFP) is an important component of the cell as it supplies fuel (hydrogen, H2), and oxidant (air, O2) to the MEA, removes water, and collects electrons produced. It also provides mechanical support for the MEA (Figure 1).
