Kimia Moradi
Optimization of a scaled-up electrochemical cell for CO2 conversion.
Rel. Simelys Pris Hernandez Ribullen, Hilmar Del Carmen Guzman Medina, Freddy Jesus Liendo Castillo. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Dei Materiali Per L'Industria 4.0, 2025
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This thesis presents the optimization of an electrochemical CO₂ reduction cell for producing CO rich syngas under continuous flow operation. The work integrates mechanical design improvements, fluid dynamics, electrochemical performance evaluation, and economic assessments to enhance the overall efficiency and stability of the system. Seven design iterations were explored, focusing on enhancing flow uniformity, minimizing pressure drop, and optimizing the material selection to support sustainable CO₂R processes. The final design (Design 7) combined spiral flow fields, and reinforced ribs to achieve uniform flow distribution and reduced pressure drop across the electrolyte chamber. Also, dual-depth inlet seats are considered for the gas chamber to use stainless steel current collector instead of cupper tape which has the risk of degradation.
Mechanical analysis confirmed that the PTFE chamber and carbon paper GDE, used as key structural and electrochemical components, perform well within their mechanical limits, with the maximum stress for PTFE at 0.330 MPa and the GDE stress at 23.3 MPa, both safely below their yield strengths
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