Thermochemical and Kinetic Modelling of Chromium-Rich Alloys

Melissa Oum, Jong-Eun Hong, Robert Steinberger-Wilckens

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Abstract

Ferritic stainless steel interconnects are critical components in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs), which electrically connect the cells and prevent gases from mixing. At high temperatures and in the presence of air, oxidation of the metallic interconnects leads to the formation of a passivation scale of chromium oxide. The growing thickness of the scale increases the electrical contact resistance of the interconnects and the formation of volatile chromium species lead to chromium poisoning in the cathode. It is therefore critically
important for the estimation of the lifetime of SOFCs to investigate these degradation mechanisms which affect the long-term output cell voltage.
This study examines the high temperature oxidation behavior in conventional ferritic stainless steel (FeCr) interconnects, using thermodynamic and kinetic modelling approaches. The first stage of the study involves designing a coupled one-dimensional thermodynamic-kinetic oxidation and diffusion model. This model is based on the simultaneous thermodynamic assessment of oxidation reactions and calculation of scale growth kinetics, using a finite difference numerical method.
The expected results allow to predict the composition profile in the alloy, as well as the thickness of the oxide layer formed as a function of oxidation time. This model will serve as a basis for life-time prediction of a manganese and cobalt spinel protective layer coated FeCr interconnect in the second stage of the study.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 12th European SOFC Forum
Place of PublicationLucerne
PublisherEuropean Fuel Cell Forum
Number of pages9
Edition12
ISBN (Electronic)9783905592214
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jul 2016
Event12th European SOFC Forum 2016 - KKL, Lucerne, Switzerland
Duration: 5 Jul 20168 Jul 2016
http://www.efcf.com

Conference

Conference12th European SOFC Forum 2016
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLucerne
Period5/07/168/07/16
Internet address

Keywords

  • SOFC
  • Diffusion modelling
  • Corrosion
  • Stainless steels
  • Thermodynamical modelling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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