Solid oxide fuel cell reactor analysis and optimisation through a novel multi-scale modelling strategy

- This study developed a non-isothermal, spatially distributed model for a SOFC channel and cell.
- The model can capture any fuel-air flow pattern within a flowsheeting environment.
- Sensitivity analysis and thermal optimisation are carried out by using the process analysis facilities within Aspen Plus.
- An optimum air distribution profile was determined for a cell of a SOFC that minimises the temperature gradient.