Key tools

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and the Finite Element Method (FEM) both play a major role in the development of new SOFC technology at Topsoe Fuel Cell.

CFD is a tool used to determine the flow of gases in the various parts of SOFC systems, and FEM is a technique used to determine stresses and deformations in structures.

With the use of powerful computers and state-of-the-art software, CFD and FEM allow us to obtain detailed knowledge about the performance of vital system components.

Why CFD and FEM?

With CFD and FEM we obtain information that is practically impossible to measure, and the results of changes to the design or operation of a specific component can be determined within a reasonable amount of computing time.

By integrating CFD and FEM into the initial concept phase, we can rapidly analyze and optimize the entire design of proposed SOFC systems without having to build time consuming and expensive prototypes. This reduces the development time from concept to production.