Influence of operating conditions on the reliable performance of stacks and integrated stack modules

Reliable performance of SOFC stacks and Integrated Stack Modules (ISM) are determined by a robust stack design as well as an optimized operation regime. The following paper gives insight to some of the test methods Staxera has established to develop operation procedures that will allow a robust and long term stable performance of stacks and ISMs. As a result more than 12000h of operation and more than 50 thermal cycles could be demonstrated.