A robust model and numerical approach for solving solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) problems
International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow
ISSN: 0961-5539
Article publication date: 19 September 2008
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a robust mathematical model and finite element‐based numerical approach to solve solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) problems.
Design/methodology/approach
A robust mathematical model is constructed by studying pros and cons of different SOFC and other fuel cell models. The finite element‐based numerical approach presented is a unified approach to solve multi‐disciplinary aspects arising from SOFC problems. The characteristic‐based split approach employed here is an efficient way of solving various flow, heat and mass transfer regimes in SOFCs.
Findings
The results presented show that both the model and numerical algorithm proposed are robust. Furthermore, the approaches proposed are general and can be easily extended to other similar problems of practical interest.
Originality/value
The model proposed is the first of this kind and the unified approach for solving flow, heat and mass transfer within a fuel cell is also novel.
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Citation
Arpino, F., Carotenuto, A., Massarotti, N. and Nithiarasu, P. (2008), "A robust model and numerical approach for solving solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) problems", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 18 No. 7/8, pp. 811-834. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615530810898971
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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