Optimization of the Anode Current Collector Layer Thickness for the Cathode-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Abstract:

The influence of anode current collector layer (ACCL) thickness is studied for different ACCL porosity and different pitch width. The results shows conclusively that the output current density depends strongly on the ACCL thickness and a suitable choice of the ACCL thickness is very important for the high performance of a SOFC stack. Furthermore, the optimal ACCL thickness is found to be dependent linearly on the pitch width and the parameters for the linearity are given.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 712-715)
• Pages: 1325-1329
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.712-715.1325
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Wei Kong, Shi Chuan Su, Xiang Gao, Dong Hui Zhang, Zi Dong Yu
• Keywords: Anode Thickness, Cathode-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Optimization Design, Pitch, Porosity

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