Abstract

A comprehensive mathematical model for redox electrochemical systems with magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and natural convection are presented. The model is based on density changes in isothermal systems that accompany redox reaction at the electrode due to supporting electrolyte ions migrating into and out of the diffusion layer to satisfy electroneutrality. Numerical simulations have been performed for an axisymmetric, milli-electrode electrochemical cell with gravity directed along the axis in both directions to investigate the effect of the electrode orientation with respect to gravity. Results show that natural convection is significant in both cases, with the maximum velocity being an order of magnitude higher when it forms a jet-like flow away from the electrode, compared to the case when the gravity direction is switched causing the fluid to flow toward the electrode. The electrode currents also show similar trend showing a higher current when gravity is directed toward the working electrode.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Comments

Supporting Information

This work has been supported under the National Science Foundation Grants Award number CBET-1336722 and Award number CHE-0719097.

Keywords and Phrases

Free Convection; Natural Convection; MHD; Redox Electrochemistry

Report Number

MAE-RPT-2017-01

File Description

Technical Report

Document Version

Final Version

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2017 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

Aug 2017

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