Thermal field in SOFC fed by hydrogen: Inlet gases temperature effect

► Hydrogen and air temperature values effect on the SOFC thermal fields is studied. ► SOFC configurations examined are the anode and the electrolyte supported planar SOFC. ► Total heat source is: ohmic, activation, concentration, and chemical reaction heat. ► Total source effect is remarkable at low gas temperatures. ► Electrolyte supported planar SOFC presents more rise in temperature.