Modeling the electrochemistry of an SOFC through the electrodes and electrolyte

E. M. Ryan, K. P. Recknagle, M. A. Khaleel

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Abstract

This paper describes a distributed electrochemistry model of the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electrodes and electrolyte. The distributed electrochemistry (DEC) model solves the transport, reactions, and electric potential through the thickness of the SOFC electrodes. The DEC model allows the local conditions within the electrodes to be studied and allows for a better understanding of how electrochemical and microstructural parameters affect the SOFC performance. In this paper the governing equations and implementation of the DEC model are presented along with several case studies which are used to investigate the sensitivity of the SOFC performance to the microstructural and electrochemical parameters of the cathode and to explore methods of improving the electrochemical performance of the SOFC cathode.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSolid Oxide Fuel Cells 12, SOFC XII
Pages841-851
Number of pages11
Edition2 PART 2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC-XII - 219th ECS Meeting - Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: May 1 2011May 6 2011

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number2 PART 2
Volume35
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference12th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC-XII - 219th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal, QC
Period05/1/1105/6/11

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