Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy
The simulation of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) that incorporates a detailed user-developed model was performed within the commercial flowsheet simulator Aspen Plus. It allows modification of the SOFC's governing equations, as well as the configuration of the cell's fuel-air flow pattern...
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| author | Amiri, Amirpiran Vijay, P. Tadé, M. Ahmed, K. Ingram, Gordon Pareek, V. Utikar, Ranjeet |
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| description | The simulation of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) that incorporates a detailed user-developed model was performed within the commercial flowsheet simulator Aspen Plus. It allows modification of the SOFC's governing equations, as well as the configuration of the cell's fuel-air flow pattern at the flowsheet level. Initially, the dynamic behaviour of single compartment of a cell was examined with a 0D model, which became the building block for more complex SOFC configurations. Secondly, a sensitivity analysis was performed at the channel (1D) scale for different flow patterns. Thirdly, the effect of fuel and air flow rates on the predominant distributed variables of a cell was tested on a 2D assembly. Finally, an optimisation study was carried out on the 2D cell, leading to a robust, optimal air distribution profile that minimises the internal temperature gradient. This work forms the foundation of future stack and system scale studies. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-367472018-03-29T09:09:14Z Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy Amiri, Amirpiran Vijay, P. Tadé, M. Ahmed, K. Ingram, Gordon Pareek, V. Utikar, Ranjeet The simulation of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) that incorporates a detailed user-developed model was performed within the commercial flowsheet simulator Aspen Plus. It allows modification of the SOFC's governing equations, as well as the configuration of the cell's fuel-air flow pattern at the flowsheet level. Initially, the dynamic behaviour of single compartment of a cell was examined with a 0D model, which became the building block for more complex SOFC configurations. Secondly, a sensitivity analysis was performed at the channel (1D) scale for different flow patterns. Thirdly, the effect of fuel and air flow rates on the predominant distributed variables of a cell was tested on a 2D assembly. Finally, an optimisation study was carried out on the 2D cell, leading to a robust, optimal air distribution profile that minimises the internal temperature gradient. This work forms the foundation of future stack and system scale studies. 2015 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/36747 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2015.04.006 Elsevier Ltd restricted |
| spellingShingle | Amiri, Amirpiran Vijay, P. Tadé, M. Ahmed, K. Ingram, Gordon Pareek, V. Utikar, Ranjeet Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy |
| title | Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy |
| title_full | Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy |
| title_fullStr | Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy |
| title_short | Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy |
| title_sort | solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/36747 |