Abstract
The effect of current collectors of molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs) was studied through three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics and experiments. Three types of current collectors such as a sheet with sheared protrusions and perforated sheets were employed and performances of MCFCs were compared. A current collector structure with a large gas open area to electrodes improves diffusion characteristics between electrodes and gas flow channels. As a result, differences of gas mole fractions between gas flow channels and electrodes were decreased. Finally, Nernst loss and cathode polarization loss decreased, and the performance was enhanced. Using these results, current collector structures for improved performance and long-term operation were discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 153-161 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry |
Volume | 51 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 Jul 25 |
Keywords
- CFD
- Current collector
- MCFC
- Polarization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)