CFD modeling of a biogas fuelled SOFC


Authors
E. Vakouftsi, G. Marnellos, C. Athanassiou, F.A. Coutelieris
Publication Year
2011
Journal Name
Solid State Ionics
Volume
192
Pages
458-463
Citations
5
Research Area
Modelling of Fuel Cells

Abstract:
Mathematical modeling of transport and electrochemical phenomena within SOFCs can lead to improved understanding of the involved physical, electrical, and chemical processes and represents a powerful tool for their development. In this context, the present work illustrates a three-dimensional CFD simulation of a planar SOFC unit cell fuelled by modeled biogas / steam mixtures. The simulations estimate the distribution of gas species, the current densities and the potentials, as well as the temperature gradients and confirm that equimolar CH4/CO2 biogas leads to improved performance, while minimal steam addition can prevent carbon deposition.
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