Abstract
The purpose of this investigation is to study the catalytic effect of SOFC anode material on steam reforming of methane and coking. The thermodynamics and kinetics of various reactions taking place at the anode of the solid oxide fuel cell when methane is used as fuel have been investigated at various steam/methane ratios at 1,000 C. An analysis of the residual gas from the SOFC under open circuit condition showed the extent of steam reforming in the presence and absence of the anode. The carbon deposition, when different steam/methane ratios were used, has been studied after running the cell under open circuit conditions. The structure of the cermet after exposure to different conditions has also been analyzed using optical microscope and AES.
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