Model-based optimization of solid oxide electrolysis cells and stacks for powerto- gas applications

L. Wehrle, D. Schmider, J. Dailly, A. Banerjee, O. Deutschmann*

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Abstract

Power-to-Methane (PtM) is an attractive chemical storage concept enabling the coupling of intermittent renewable energy sources with the gas grid. Here, we use a combined experimental and modeling methodology to investigate and optimize solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) and stacks operation for PtG applications. Firstly, electrode- and electrolyte-supported single cells from commercial suppliers are characterized in terms of their electrochemical performance and their microstructure. By implementing the structural data into a detailed single cell model and by reproducing steady-state polarization curves, the model is calibrated and validated for both cell designs. Subsequently, 2D adiabatic simulations are conducted to examine the performance of both cell types in detail. Afterwards, a scale-up to the 3D stack level is performed to correlate the model-predicted stack performance with that of a single repeating unit, which illustrates the implications of scaling-up on the SOEC performance. These analyses can provide valuable guidelines for cell and stack design considerations for PtM applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions
PublisherInstitute of Physics (IOP)
Pages545-554
Number of pages10
Volume103
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781607685395
ISBN (Print)9781607685395
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event17th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC 2021 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 18 Jul 202123 Jul 2021

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number1
Volume103
ISSN (Print)1938-6737
ISSN (Electronic)1938-5862

Conference

Conference17th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC 2021
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period18/07/2123/07/21

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