On the tortuosity factor of solid phase in solid oxide fuel cell electrodes

Keqing Zheng, Yanxiang Zhang, Li Li, Meng Ni

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Abstract

Tortuosity factor τ of the solid phase is an important parameter for the accurate prediction of SOFC electrode conductivity. This work investigates the effect of computational domain on τ. The results show that a computational domain with cross section area of 15d∗15d (d: particle diameter) is necessary for the calculation of τ when 15% deviation is allowed. The result also validates that the anisotropic property of τ shown in the previous literatures is caused by the insufficient sample size. This study builds a framework for the further study of τ.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)665-669
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume40
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Anisotropic property
  • Computational domain
  • Tortuosity factor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Fuel Technology
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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