Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology: Principles, Performance and Operations (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy) - Hardcover

K. Huang; J.B. Goodenough

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184569628X ISBN 13: 9781845696283

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

High temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology is a promising power generation option, which features high electrical efficiency and low emissions of environmentally polluting gases such as CO2, Nox and SOx. It is ideal for distributed stationary power generation applications where both high-efficiency electricity and high-quality heat are in strong demand. 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 covers the development of SOFC technology, from cell materials and fabrication, to performance analysis and stability and durability issues.

Key Features: Provides a comprehensive review of solid oxide fuel cells from history and design to chemistry and materials development. Presents analysis of operational features including current flow, energy balance, voltage losses and electrical efficiency. Explores fuel cell stability and durability with specific chapters examining performance characterization, fuel processing and electrode poisoning.

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, gas flow, utilization, and energy balance in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC); Voltage losses in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC); Direct current (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 (SOFCs); Poisoning of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electrodes; Materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).

About this title

About the Author

Kevin Huang is a Fellow Engineer at Siemens Energy, Inc., USA. Dr John B. Goodenough holds the Virginia H. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, USA. Both are noted for their research in the field of solid oxide fuel cells.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184569628X
• ISBN 13: 9781845696283
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340