1. Slide Template for Scientific Presentations: Dark Background Michael Alley College of Engineering Virginia Tech February 15, 2003

2. Title of Presentation (36 Points, Arial, Bold) Name Department Institution Date Key Image Logo

3. Kevin Desrosiers Holly Grammer Dr. D. J. Nelson Fuel Cell Group Virginia Tech April 23, 2002 Evaluation of Novel and Low-Cost Materials for Bipolar Plates in PEM Fuel Cells

4. 4 This presentation focuses on… (complete sentence, but go no more than two lines) Topic 1 Image for Topic 1 Topic 2 Image for Topic 2 Topic 3 Image for Topic 3 Logo

5. 5 This presentation evaluates composite materials for the bipolar plates of fuel cells Role of bipolar plates in fuel cells Comparison of bipolar plate materials Evaluation of bipolar plate performance

6. 6 This sentence headline introduces the first topic (28 points, left justified, no more than two lines) Subordinate point (keep point to no more than two lines) Image about first topic Logo

7. 7 Fuel cells are devices for energy conversion [Breakthrough Technologies Institute/Fuel Cells 2000]

8. 8 This sentence headline introduces the 2nd topic (28 points, left justified, no more than two lines) First point (keep points to no more than two lines) Second point (follows in sequence from first) Third point (follows in sequence from second) Image about second topic Logo

9. 9 Normalized friction factors and Nusselt numbers correlated our data with the data of others Reynolds Number Nu o, f o T wall T inlet Heat Flux, q˝ h Nu T bulk Pressure Drop Friction Factor, f Pressure TapsThermocouplesVenturi MeterVoltmeter 7

10. 10 This sentence headline introduces the third topic (28 points, left justified, no more than two lines) First point (keep points to no more than two lines) Second point (parallel in structure to the others) Third point (parallel in structure to the others) Image about third topic Logo

11. 11 Composite materials are ideal for bipolar plates Advantages Easy to shape Light in weight Resistant to corrosion Disadvantages Low conductivity High cost (at present)

12. 12 In summary,… (here, you state your most important conclusion of the work) Supporting point (no more than two lines) Another supporting point (parallel to the first) A third supporting point (parallel to the first) Image that supports conclusion Questions? Logo

13. 13 Wires not harnessed to prevent contact with housing In summary, the unit failed because of a short- circuit created by abrasion of wire insulation Questions? Wire abraded against housing, exposing conductor Short circuit to ground created where wire contacted housing