Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFC
In this study, a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed for an anode-supported planar SOFC from the Chinese Academy of Science Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering (NIMTE). The simulation results of the developed model are in good agreement with th...
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| author | Zhonggang Zhang Jingfeng Chen Danting Yue Guogang Yang Shuang Ye Changrong He Weiguo Wang Jinliang Yuan Naibao Huang |
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| description | In this study, a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed for an anode-supported planar SOFC from the Chinese Academy of Science Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering (NIMTE). The simulation results of the developed model are in good agreement with the experimental data obtained under the same conditions. With the simulation results, the distribution of temperature, flow velocity and the gas concentrations through the cell components and gas channels is presented and discussed. Potential and current density distributions in the cell and overall fuel utilization are also presented. It is also found that the temperature gradients exist along the length of the cell, and the maximum value of the temperature for the cross-flow is at the outlet region of the cell. The distribution of the current density is uneven, and the maximum current density is located at the interfaces between the channels, ribs and the electrodes, the maximum current density result in a large over-potential and heat source in the electrodes, which is harmful to the overall performance and working lifespan of the fuel cells. A new type of flow structure should be developed to make the current flow be more evenly distributed and promote most of the TPB areas to take part in the electrochemical reactions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-63d5ec26c07e4640b63aa0180016cc862022-12-22T04:22:11ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732013-12-0171809810.3390/en7010080en7010080Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFCZhonggang Zhang0Jingfeng Chen1Danting Yue2Guogang Yang3Shuang Ye4Changrong He5Weiguo Wang6Jinliang Yuan7Naibao Huang8Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaMarine Engineering College, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, ChinaMarine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaMarine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaNingbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Science, Ningbo 315201, ChinaNingbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Science, Ningbo 315201, ChinaNingbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Science, Ningbo 315201, ChinaDepartment of Energy Sciences, Lund University, Box 118, 22100 Lund, SwedenTransportation Equipment and Ocean Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaIn this study, a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is developed for an anode-supported planar SOFC from the Chinese Academy of Science Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering (NIMTE). The simulation results of the developed model are in good agreement with the experimental data obtained under the same conditions. With the simulation results, the distribution of temperature, flow velocity and the gas concentrations through the cell components and gas channels is presented and discussed. Potential and current density distributions in the cell and overall fuel utilization are also presented. It is also found that the temperature gradients exist along the length of the cell, and the maximum value of the temperature for the cross-flow is at the outlet region of the cell. The distribution of the current density is uneven, and the maximum current density is located at the interfaces between the channels, ribs and the electrodes, the maximum current density result in a large over-potential and heat source in the electrodes, which is harmful to the overall performance and working lifespan of the fuel cells. A new type of flow structure should be developed to make the current flow be more evenly distributed and promote most of the TPB areas to take part in the electrochemical reactions.http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/1/80simulationcross-flowelectrochemical reaction3D CFD modeltransfer phenomena |
| spellingShingle | Zhonggang Zhang Jingfeng Chen Danting Yue Guogang Yang Shuang Ye Changrong He Weiguo Wang Jinliang Yuan Naibao Huang Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFC Energies simulation cross-flow electrochemical reaction 3D CFD model transfer phenomena |
| title | Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFC |
| title_full | Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFC |
| title_fullStr | Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFC |
| title_full_unstemmed | Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFC |
| title_short | Three-Dimensional CFD Modeling of Transport Phenomena in a Cross-Flow Anode-Supported Planar SOFC |
| title_sort | three dimensional cfd modeling of transport phenomena in a cross flow anode supported planar sofc |
| topic | simulation cross-flow electrochemical reaction 3D CFD model transfer phenomena |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/1/80 |
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