Modelling and performance of a microtubular YSZ-based anode supported solid oxide fuel cell stack and power module

Trabajo presentado a la: "19th World Hydrogen Energy Conference - WHEC" celebrada del 3 al 7 de junio de 2012 en Toronto (Canada).-- Under a Creative Commons license.The integration feasibility of the stack in a portable power module is demonstrated by the conceptual design of the system. An energy balance is simulated with Matlab Simulink®. The operation modes of the system, efficiency and convection inside the stack are studied via the Simulink® simulation. Also an electrical simulation is done for the complete cell characterization. A modular 3D design of the stack is also drawn using Solid Works®. The model will be validated with the fabrication of an experimental microtubular cell stack. An experimental 2cell-stack has been built and tested with a total power of 0.9W.We would like to thank grants MAT2009-14324-C02-01, MAT2009-14324-C02-02 and EVIDOS, financed by the Spanish Government and Feder program of the European Community for funding the project.Peer Reviewe

Modelling and Performance of a Microtubular YSZ-Based Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack and Power Module

AbstractThe integration feasibility of the stack in a portable power module is demonstrated by the conceptual design of the system. An energy balance is simulated with Matlab Simulink®. The operation modes of the system, efficiency and convection inside the stack are studied via the Simulink® simulation. Also an electrical simulation is done for the complete cell characterization. A modular 3D design of the stack is also drawn using Solid Works®. The model will be validated with the fabrication of an experimental microtubular cell stack. An experimental 2cell-stack has been built and tested with a total power of 0.9W