2025-09-10 –, Audi-Max
Interest in ammonia as an energy carrier is growing due to its superior storage and transport properties compared to hydrogen. The objective of this work is to construct a useful tool for predicting the behavior of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack fed directly with ammonia. This configuration is particularly interesting because the internal cracking of ammonia eliminates the need for an external cracker, thus reducing the overall cost of the system. The ammonia decomposition reaction was implemented in the anode channel of the stack and calibrated against literature results. The model was then validated in the ohmic region only by calculating the area specific resistance (ASR) and comparing the results with experimental data collected at the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK) laboratory. This SOFC model can therefore be used as a starting point for the analysis of a scale-up application.
Michele Bolognese is a researcher specializing in dynamic modelling and simulation of sustainable energy systems, with a particular focus on hydrogen technologies and integration of renewable energy sources. He plays a pivotal role at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) in the Sustainable Energy Center, contributing to different EU research projects and leading both industrial and academic collaborations in hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. His work extensively leverages the Modelica language to develop, validate, and optimize multi-domain and complex energy systems, advancing digital twins and control strategies for sector-leading projects. In 2022 he received the Hydrogen Europe Research Young Scientist Award in 2022 for his activities in hydrogen production. His approach is perfectly consistent with the vision of the Sustainable Energy Centre, demonstrated by his commitment to accelerating Europe’s energy transition and the integration of hydrogen technologies, combining academic research, digital innovation and industrial applications.
