lecture 7 SOFC.pptVIP

2011 SpringFuel Cell and Electrochemistry Lecture 4: AFC PAFC SOFC components Electrolyte criteria Dense and leak tight Stable in reducing and oxidising environments A good ionic conductor at operating temperatures Non-electron conductor Thin to reduce ionic resistance Extended in area for maximum current capacity Thermal shock resistant Economically processable YSZ shows High conductivity at temperatures above 700 °C with negligible electronic conductivity; SOFC components Anodes Ni-YSZ Sensitivity to sulfur and other contaminants; Oxidation reduction intolerance; CTE is substantially high