Feasibility analysis of applying Taguchi method to fuel cell simulation.

Summary: To verify the feasibility of applying Taguchi method to fuel cell simulation, an SOFC cathode optimization experiment is purposely designed based on a validated solid oxide fuel cell model. It is found that (a) the maximum power densities with and without the Taguchi method are 6144.7 and 6157.8 W/m2, respectively, which proves that the optimal results with the Taguchi method are reliable; (b) the use of the Taguchi method may lead to deviations in conclusions related to less influential factors, thus more attention should be paid to these factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]