Deep Dive: Electrolyzers

Before we dive in to the Electrolyzer Simualtion in AspenTech Software, its time to review the fundamentals of Electrolysis, how to design & model Electrolyzer

This is required to understand the basics of the Electrolyzer Model in the next Demo Session (Process Simulation of Electrolyzers)

Technical Aspects of Electrolyzers

Ensure to watch the YouTube Video & comment any question or comment!

Some theory and fundamentals must be cleared in order to continue with the actual modeling of Electrolyzers in any Process Simulation Software

Key takeaways:

• This Masterclass is required in order to continue with the actual unit operation simulation
• We cover: Cell Model; Mass Transfer Models; Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry; Overpotentials & More!
• Basics: What is Electrolysis, Relevant Constants, Equations & Calculations.
• Cell Model: How we model it, parts of an electrolyzer, geometry, mass & energy balances, pressure drops, etc...
• Mass Transfer Models: Concentration profile, Water diffusion, Hydrogen and Oxygen max. concentrations,
• Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry: Gibbs free energy for cells, Current Density Effects, Voltage, Ohmic Ressitance, etc.
• Overpotentials: Main curves: Activation Energy, Ohmic Loss, General Performace, Mass Transport Loss, etc.

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PS: Ensure to check out the COMMENT SECTION in the YouTube video: There you can find a FREE Masterclass Slides waiting for you!

What's Next?

You now have the fundamental understanding of how an Electrolyzer is Modelled.

Now you're all set for the next video in the series: Electrolyzer Demo Session - AspenTech® Series!"

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