Author:
Andersson Martin,Yuan Jinliang,Sundén Bengt
Abstract
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are promising as energy producing devices, which at this stage of development will require extensive analysis and benefit from numerical modeling. A 3D model is developed based on the FEM for a single cell planar SOFC design optimization. Ion, electron, heat, gas-phase species and momentum transport equations are implemented and coupled to the kinetics of electrochemical reactions. High current density spots are identified, where the electron transport distance is short and the oxygen concentration is high. The relatively thin cathode results in a significant oxygen mole fraction gradient in the direction normal to the main flow direction. The electron transport especially within the cathode is found to be limiting for the electrochemical reactions at positions far from the channel walls (interconnect ribs). It is concluded that an increased pore size in the cathode support layer increases the current density more than an increased pore size in the anode support layer.
Publisher
The Electrochemical Society
Cited by
3 articles.
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