Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency
This study develops a semi-empirical model of an alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) based on thermodynamic and electrochemical principles to investigate cell voltage behavior during electrolysis. By importing polarization curve test data under specific operational conditions, eight undefined paramete...
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| author | Simin Luo Tengfei Zhang Hongning Xu Jie Zhang Haichao Zhao Jimmy Yun Hong Zhao |
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| description | This study develops a semi-empirical model of an alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) based on thermodynamic and electrochemical principles to investigate cell voltage behavior during electrolysis. By importing polarization curve test data under specific operational conditions, eight undefined parameters are precisely fitted, demonstrating the model’s high accuracy in describing the voltage characteristics of alkaline electrolyzers. Additionally, an AWE system model is introduced to examine the influence of various operational parameters on system efficiency. This innovative approach not only provides detailed insights into the operational dynamics of AWE systems but also offers a valuable tool for optimizing performance and enhancing efficiency, advancing the understanding and optimization of AWE technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9c7073ac856445ba86850874ae144b12024-11-08T14:35:56ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-11-011721551210.3390/en17215512Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production EfficiencySimin Luo0Tengfei Zhang1Hongning Xu2Jie Zhang3Haichao Zhao4Jimmy Yun5Hong Zhao6Qingdao Xinde New Energy Ltd., Qingdao 266021, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineer, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineer, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineer, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ChinaQingdao Xinde New Energy Ltd., Qingdao 266021, ChinaQingdao Xinde New Energy Ltd., Qingdao 266021, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineer, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ChinaThis study develops a semi-empirical model of an alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) based on thermodynamic and electrochemical principles to investigate cell voltage behavior during electrolysis. By importing polarization curve test data under specific operational conditions, eight undefined parameters are precisely fitted, demonstrating the model’s high accuracy in describing the voltage characteristics of alkaline electrolyzers. Additionally, an AWE system model is introduced to examine the influence of various operational parameters on system efficiency. This innovative approach not only provides detailed insights into the operational dynamics of AWE systems but also offers a valuable tool for optimizing performance and enhancing efficiency, advancing the understanding and optimization of AWE technologies.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/21/5512alkaline electrolysisefficiency optimizationsimulation analysishydrogen energy |
| spellingShingle | Simin Luo Tengfei Zhang Hongning Xu Jie Zhang Haichao Zhao Jimmy Yun Hong Zhao Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency Energies alkaline electrolysis efficiency optimization simulation analysis hydrogen energy |
| title | Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency |
| title_full | Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency |
| title_short | Optimizing Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Dual-Model Approach for Enhanced Hydrogen Production Efficiency |
| title_sort | optimizing alkaline water electrolysis a dual model approach for enhanced hydrogen production efficiency |
| topic | alkaline electrolysis efficiency optimization simulation analysis hydrogen energy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/21/5512 |
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