Anode-supported intermediate temperature direct internal reforming solid oxide fuel cell. I: Model-based steady-state performance

Journal of Power Sources

Volumn 138, Issue 1-2, 2004, Pages 120-136

  Aguiar, P ^a   Adjiman, C S ^a   Brandon, N P ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Anode supported; Direct internal reforming; Dynamic model; Intermediate temperature; Planar; SOFC

Indexed keywords

CATHODES; CONCENTRATION (PROCESS); CURRENT DENSITY; ELECTROCHEMISTRY; FUEL CONSUMPTION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; REFORMING REACTIONS; TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT;

ANODE-SUPPORTED; DIRECT INTERNAL REFORMING; DYNAMIC MODEL; INTERMEDIATE TEMPERATURE; PLANAR; SOLID OXIDE DUEL CELLS (SOFC);

FUEL CELLS;

EID: 8344242115     PISSN: 03787753     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2004.06.040     Document Type: Article

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