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Transient Multi-Physics Modeling and Performance Degradation Evaluation of Direct Internal Reforming Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Focusing on Carbon Deposition Effect

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  • Zheng Li

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

  • Guogang Yang

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

  • Qiuwan Shen

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

  • Shian Li

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

  • Hao Wang

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

  • Jiadong Liao

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

  • Ziheng Jiang

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

  • Guoling Zhang

    (Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

Abstract

The performance degradation issue caused by carbon deposition has limited the commercial application of natural-gas-fueled solid oxide fuel cells. Most previous corresponding studies are based on thermodynamic equilibrium analyses, while long-term transient evaluation work is lacking. Therefore, a transient multi-physics numerical model is developed in present work. The corresponding long-term performance degradation evaluation is then conducted. The results show that, for a direct internal reforming solid oxide fuel cell, the increase in carbon deposition and deterioration of performance degradation were concentrated in the first 180 days of steady−state operation and slowed down at the later stage. The electrode inlet rapidly developed a high concentration of carbon deposition after 180 days of steady−state operation. The deposited carbon deteriorated the gas transport and decayed reaction activity within the porous electrode, eventually inducing a deactivation zone with 0 current density at the inlet. Key measures to inhibit carbon deposition should be implemented within the first 180 days of operation, and the pre-reformed operation of natural gas is encouraged for natural-gas-fueled solid oxide fuel cells.

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  • Zheng Li & Guogang Yang & Qiuwan Shen & Shian Li & Hao Wang & Jiadong Liao & Ziheng Jiang & Guoling Zhang, 2022. "Transient Multi-Physics Modeling and Performance Degradation Evaluation of Direct Internal Reforming Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Focusing on Carbon Deposition Effect," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(1), pages 1-20, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2022:i:1:p:124-:d:1011909
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