SOFC

The paper analyzes the energy balance of the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) battery. The existence of three temperature points satisfying the equation of SOFC battery energy balance is found out. The first point is trivial and corresponds to the cooled state of the battery. The second temperature point corresponds to an unstable state of the battery and finally, the third point is stable and corresponds to the normal operating state of the battery.

The methodology for preparing precursors for the fabrication of the anode-supported tubular substrates from NiO/YSZ composite was developed. The optimal amount of the pore-forming agent to get the well-developed porosity in the supporting anode was determined. The relationship between the fabrication methods of the anodic and electrolytic functional layers in SOFCs was demonstrated.

The electrochemical characteristics of the tubular solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and the symmetrical anodic cells with conventional nickel-cermet and modified nickel-cobalt cermet anodes were studied using voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and distribution of relaxation time analysis. The tubular SOFC with the modified anode exhibited higher power output and demonstrated lower power loss at reduced temperatures, which is attributed to higher electrical conductivity and lower activation energy of the anodic electrode reaction.

Computer modelling of the mechanical stress state originating at manufacturing and heating to a working temperature of cells of the SOFC of a tubular design with classical functional materials (Ni-YSZ)/YSZ/LSM is developed. Electrolyte-supported and anode-supported cells are observed, and also the residual stresses originating by manufacture of the module a cone-cone with direct anode-cathode contact are simulated. Simulation of process of manufacturing anode-supported cells display that there is no the stress, able to lead to cell rupture.