Solid oxide fuel cell technology : principles, performance and operations

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Solid oxide fuel cell technology : principles, performance and operations

Kevin Huang and John B. Goodenough

(Woodhead publishing in energy, 11)

Woodhead , CRC Press, 2009

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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: CRC Press ISBN 9781439813362

Description

High temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology is a promising power generation option that features high electrical efficiency and low emissions of environmentally polluting gases, such as CO2, Nox, and Sox. The technology is ideal for distributed stationary power generation applications where both high efficiency electricity and high quality heat are in strong demand. For the past few decades, SOFC technology has attracted intense worldwide R&D effort and, along with polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology, has undergone extensive commercialization development. This systematic, in-depth book provides comprehensive theoretical analysis and innovative characterization techniques for SOFC technology. It first deals with the basics and development of SOFC technology, from cell materials to fundamental thermodynamics, electronic properties of solids, and charged particle transport. Coverage includes a thorough analysis of such operational features as current flow and energy balance as well as voltage losses and electrical efficiency. Chapters on performance characterization, fuel processing, and electrode poisoning cover the important issues of fuel cell stability and durability. The text concludes with a review for SOFC materials and fabrication techniques.

Table of Contents

Introduction to solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) Thermodynamics of the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) Electronic properties of solids for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) Transport of charged particles in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) Oxide-ion electrolytes in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) Current fuel flow, utilization and energy balance in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) Voltage losses in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) DC electrical efficiency and power of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) Performance characterization techniques for a solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and its components Steam methane reforming and carbon formation in solid oxide fuel cells Poisoning of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electrodes Materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
Volume

: Woodhead ISBN 9781845696283

Description

High temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology is a promising power generation option that features high electrical efficiency and low emissions of environmentally polluting gases such as CO2, NOox and SOx. It is ideal for distributed stationary power generation applications where both high-efficiency electricity and high-quality heat are in strong demand. For the past few decades, SOFC technology has attracted intense worldwide R&D effort and, along with polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology, has undergone extensive commercialization development. This book presents a systematic and in-depth narrative of the technology from the perspective of fundamentals, providing comprehensive theoretical analysis and innovative characterization techniques for SOFC technology. The book initially deals with the basics and development of SOFC technology from cell materials to fundamental thermodynamics, electronic properties of solids and charged particle transport. This coverage is extended with a thorough analysis of such operational features as current flow and energy balance, and on to voltage losses and electrical efficiency. Furthermore, the book also covers the important issues of fuel cell stability and durability with chapters on performance characterization, fuel processing, and electrode poisoning. Finally, the book provides a comprehensive review for SOFC materials and fabrication techniques. A series of useful scientific appendices rounds off the book. Solid oxide fuel cell technology is a standard reference for all those researching this important field as well as those working in the power industry.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction to solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
  • Thermodynamics of the SOFC
  • Electronic properties of solids for SOFCs
  • Transport of charged particles in a SOFC
  • Oxide-ion electrolytes in SOFCs
  • Current, gas flow, utilization, and energy balance in a SOFC
  • Voltage losses in a SOFC
  • Direct current (DC) electrical efficiency and power of a SOFC
  • Performance characterization techniques for a SOFC and its components
  • Steam methane reforming and carbon formation in SOFCs
  • Poisoning of SOFC electrodes
  • Materials for SOFCs.

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  • NCID
    BB01558994
  • ISBN
    • 9781845696283
    • 9781439813362
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge, England,Boca Raton, Fla
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 328 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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