The Ansys Fluent Fuel Cell Modules Chapter provides information about the background and the usage of two separate add-on fuel cell modules for 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 PEMFC Model Theory.
Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Model - allows you to model polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), and solid oxide electrolysis 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 Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Model Theory.
SOFC With Unresolved Electrolyte Model - allows you to model solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). For more information, see SOFC Fuel Cell With Unresolved Electrolyte Model Theory.
Additional information about the model is provided in the following sections: