PNNL

Abstract

In order to efficiently develop and optimize planar SOFC stacks to meet technical performance targets, it is desirable to perform numerical experiments on the effects of geometry, material properties, operational parameters, and thermal-mechanical loading. The computations with representative baseline designs, validated by experimental data, have been used to develop better understanding of the stack behavior while avoiding costly and time-consuming experiments. The following is a contribution to the FY2011 DOE Office of Fossil Energy Fuel Cell Program Annual Report describing modeling work performed under the SECA CTP program.