Chapter 20: Modeling Fuel Cells

The Ansys Fluent Fuel Cell Modules Chapter provides a theoretical discussion of the models used in Ansys Fluent. The available Ansys Fluent add-on fuel cell modules are:

  • PEMFC Model - allows you to model polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) with (or without) micro-porous layers. This model is a new and recommended model for simulating energy conversion processes in a PEM fuel cell. For more information, see Using the PEMFC Model.

  • Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Model - allows you to model polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), and solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC) with Ansys Fluent. This model is sometimes referred to as the Resolved Electrolyte model. Note that the PEMFC sub-model can be used to model both the low-temperature and high-temperature PEM fuel cells. For more information, see Using the Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Model.

  • SOFC With Unresolved Electrolyte Model - allows you to model solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). For more information, see Using the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell With Unresolved Electrolyte Model.

This chapter is divided into the following sections: