SUPR
Fluid dynamics simulation for high throughput flow electrolyzers
Dnr:

NAISS 2023/22-1028

Type:

NAISS Small Compute

Principal Investigator:

Luca D'Amario

Affiliation:

Uppsala universitet

Start Date:

2023-12-15

End Date:

2025-01-01

Primary Classification:

10402: Physical Chemistry

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Allocation

Abstract

This project aims to optimize the electrical-to-chemical energy conversion efficiency of a high throughput electrolyzer. The project will focus on a water splitting electrolyzer which produces gaseous hydrogen and oxygen, that are generated at a cathode and anode electrodes, respectively. The electrodes are made of a foam material and the electrolyte is flown through them to facilitate the extraction of the gas bubbles. Due to the high complexity of the system, high performance computing is necessary to simulate the optimal geometry of the electrolyzer for flow control and gas extraction efficiency. Geometry optimization will be carried out by fluid dynamics simulation at UPPMAX. The simulation will be supported by performance assessment of the electrolyzer manufactured by resin 3D printing.