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[rodrigomkerber98]

Hello there!

 

I was using the Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Model to obtain results of a PEMFC in Ansys Fluent, but I decided to try the PEMFC Model because of the Inlet Condition Calculator, which facilitates my work. Additionally, it is a new and recommended model, as stated in the Fluent User's Guide, and offers more options for further improving my model, I believe.

 

However, I couldn't find the option to configure the Electrolyte Projected Area in the Reports tab, as it was supposed to be there. Can someone help me with this issue? I am using Fluent 2024 R1. It seems this option was available in earlier versions of Fluent, like 2020 R1 or so. I believe it is an important detail to configure as it directly influences the calculated current density.

 

Thanks in advance!

[John Ibrahim]

Hello Rodrigo,

In the new model it is automatically calculated.  In the old one, this aspect was not improved due to its limited use, however, now we see a revived interest in this module due to its ability to cover the high temperature PEMFC and the resolved SOEC/SOFC.

Best,

John