Hydrogen Bomb
Seniors
Joe Baan
Juniors
Scott Gibb
Jason Conrad
Kenny Bukowski
Sophomores
Nathan Miller
Joshua Smith (Mechanical Engineer)
Freshmen
Mark Goldbach
Ryan Groetsch
Uche Ogbuoji
Abstract
The Hydrogen Bomb from the Florida Institute
of Technology runs off of two hydrogen fuel
cells. The cells are wired in series. Reversible
fuel cells are used so the only reactant and
product is water. An aluminum chassis is used
to minimize weight.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
• H2 + ½O2  H2O
• Proton Exchange
Membrane
• Platinum Electrodes
• Reversible Cells
• Energy Source of Future
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Environmental/Safety
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Water is the only reactant and product
Hydrogen has explosive potential
Diodes protect cells
Electricity
Car Design
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Light weight chassis
Low voltage motor with gear box
Foam rubber tires
Wiring
Fuel Cells
Calibration
Calibration Data
120
110
Distance (ft)
100
90
80
70
500mL
60
400mL
300mL
50
40
200mL
100mL
30
0mL
20
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Volume Of Hydrogen In Each Cell (mL)
12
13
Cost Analysis
Car Kit
201.35
Extra Cell
144.84
Charging Unit
Water Container
16.24
1.02
Foam Tires
12.06
Chassis
13.39
Switch
4.23
Distilled Water
0.58
Batteries
10.58
Poster/Notebook
36.18
Total
440.47
Acknowledgments
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Dr. Maria Pozo de Fernandez
Florida Tech ChemE Department
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