Search for dissertations about: "flow of SOFC"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words flow of SOFC.

  2. 1. Computational Analysis of Gas Flow and Heat Transport Phenomena in Ducts Relevant for Fuel Cells

    Author : Jinliang Yuan; Värmeöverföring; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Thermal engineering; applied thermodynamics; Termisk teknik; termodynamik; PEMFC.; SOFC; CFD; Duct; Transport Process; Fuel Cell; Heat Transfer; Gas Flow; Numerical Simulation; Analysis;

    Abstract : The thesis concerns modeling, simulation and numerical analysis of heat and mass transport, and fluid flow in ducts of both solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The unique fuel cell boundary conditions (thermal, mass) for the flow ducts in fuel cells are identified and applied. READ MORE

  4. 2. SOFC Modeling Considering Mass and Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow with Internal Reforming Reactions

    Author : Martin Andersson; Värmeöverföring; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; COMSOL Multiphysics; Modeling; Catalyst; CFD; Transport phenomena; Internal reforming reaction; IT-SOFC; LTNE;

    Abstract : Fuel cells are promising for future energy systems, since they are energy efficient and, when hydrogen is used as fuel, there are no emissions of greenhouse gases. Fuel cells have during recent years various improvements, however the technology is still in the early phases of development. READ MORE

  5. 3. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Modeling at the Cell Scale - Focusing on Species, Heat, Charge and Momentum Transport as well as the Reaction Kinetics and Effects

    Author : Martin Andersson; Värmeöverföring; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SOFC; anode-supported; modeling; CFD; charge species heat momentum transport; electrochemical internal reforming reactions; TPB; area-to-volume ratio; COMSOL Multiphysics;

    Abstract : Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that directly transform chemical energy into electricity. They are promising for future energy systems, since they are energy efficient, able to use renewable fuels and, when hydrogen is used as fuel, there are no direct emissions of greenhouse gases. READ MORE

  6. 4. Techno-economic analysis and optimization of electrochemical energy storage solutions

    Author : Guido Lorenzi; Andrew R. Martin; Carlos Silva; Massimo Santarelli; Kari Alanne; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electrical Energy Storage; Battery Energy Storage; Lithium-ion Batteries; Vanadium Flow Batteries; Power-to-Gas; Electrolysis; Biogas Upgrading; Armazenamento de Energia Elétrica; Armazenamento de Energia em Baterias; Baterias de Iões de Lítio; Baterias de Fluxo de Vanádio; Power-to-Gas; Eletrólise; Upgrading de Biogás; Elenergilagring; batterilagring; litiumjonbatterier; vanadinflödesbatterier; elkraft-till-gas; elektrolys; biogasuppgradering; Energy Technology; Energiteknik;

    Abstract : The need to integrate the rapidly growing share of variable renewable energy sources in the power sector requires solutions that are capable of mitigating the intermittent nature of these sources. They are expected to constitute the backbone of the electricity generation system in the coming years in order to reach ambitious goals in terms of energy security and reduction of environmental impact. READ MORE

  7. 5. Thermodynamic Modelling and Performance of Combined Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Gas Turbine Systems

    Author : Jens Pålsson; Kraftverksteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; vakuumteknik; vibrationer; akustik; Motors and propulsion systems; Motorer; framdrivningssystem; Gases; fluid dynamics; plasmas; plasma; hydraulik; Maskinteknik; vibration and acoustic engineering; hydraulics; vacuum technology; Modelling; Mechanical engineering; Solid oxide fuel cell; Hybrid system; Gaser; fluiddynamik;

    Abstract : Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are a ceramic type of fuel cell operating at elevated temperatures. By utilising the thermal energy from the SOFC in a heat engine, a hybrid cycle with high performance can be achieved. One promising concept is a pressurised SOFC in combination with a recuperated gas turbine cycle. READ MORE