An easy-to-approach mathematical model and optimization of planar type proton-conductive SOFC

P. W. Li, S. Sahrawat, J. L. Sepulveda, R. O. Loutfy, S. Chang

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Abstract

A mathematical model for proton-conductive solid oxide fuel cell (H-SOFC) is presented in this work. The analysis and optimization of fuel cell components is to help the design and fabrication of H-SOFCs which are experimentally studied by the current authors. The mathematical model considers mass transfer and concentration polarization using an average mass transfer model analogous to the convective heat transfer in a duct flow and across a wall. The average concentrations of species at interfaces of electrodes/electrolyte at any operating current densities are calculated, and therefore the species concentrations are included in the calculation for activation polarizations. The ohmic loss is considered through analysis of a circuit simulating the electron and proton conduction. Empirical coefficients for the exchange current density in activation polarization analysis were determined and validated by referring to experimental results from multiple publications. Parametric analysis has also been done to show how the performance of H-SOFC is dependent on properties of fuel cell components.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology 2009
Pages573-582
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event7th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology 2009 - Newport Beach, CA, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2009Jun 10 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology 2009

Other

Other7th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNewport Beach, CA
Period6/8/096/10/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology

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