Progressive activation of degradation processes in solid oxide fuel cell stacks: Part II: Spatial distribution of the degradation

► Analysis of the combined effect of multiple degradation processes in SOFC stacks. ► Distribution and interactions between degradation phenomena in SOFC stacks. ► Simulation of the effects of stack design and operation on lifetime. ► Counter-flow lowers cathode Cr contamination, compared with co-flow. ► Components stacking practically affects the choice of optimal operating conditions.