CFD Analysis of Multiphase Flows in Porous Media for Hydrogen Production

In the framework of Erasmus Mundus “Multiphase”, the Department of Applied Science and Technology-DISAT of Politecnico di Torino promotes three seminars cover the topic of multiphase flows and their simulation for the development of sustainable processes.

The second seminar titled "CFD Analysis of Multiphase Flows in Porous Media for Hydrogen Production" will feature with the presence of Giuseppe Sassone – Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK), Trento, Italy.

This presentation aims to provide an overview of the state of the art in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of multiphase flows in porous media for hydrogen production, focusing on Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzers. In addition, the presentation proposes a CFD study aimed at modelling complex multiphysics phenomena in electrolyzers using the open-source software OpenFOAM. After performing a grid independence study and validating the model with experimental data, the model can be used to assess the impact of porous media properties on relevant performance indicators. Novel insights into optimizing electrolyzer performance are expected from the proposed study.

For more information contact daniele.marchisio@polito.it or marco.marongiu@polito.it.