Dynamic analysis of a micro CHP system based on flame fuel cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 268-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqing Wang ◽  
Yixiang Shi ◽  
Yu Luo ◽  
Ningsheng Cai ◽  
Yabin Wang
2014 ◽  
Vol 607 ◽  
pp. 205-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakub Kupecki

Paper presents a novel approach to modeling of a micro-combined heat and power (μ-CHP) unit with solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The proposed numerical simulator can be applied both to the analysis of a system operation in the design point and in off-design. Main components of the power system have been represented by dedicated sub-models, incorporated in the numerical simulator of a complete μ-CHP unit. The proposed modeling platform offers the possibility of analyzing system with different solid oxide fuel cells, its operation at partial loads and with various fuels. Components of the system can be modified, technical specifications can be adjusted in order to allow simulation of other components. The main equations for electrical and overall efficiency calculations are given and discussed.


2004 ◽  
Vol 131 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 62-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Gigliucci ◽  
L. Petruzzi ◽  
E. Cerelli ◽  
A. Garzisi ◽  
A. La Mendola
Keyword(s):  

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 354-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Barelli ◽  
G. Bidini ◽  
F. Gallorini ◽  
P.A. Ottaviano

Author(s):  
F J Barclay

At the 2001 Grove Symposium on Fuel Cells attended by representatives of the world-wide fuel cell industry, fuel cells and fuel cells integrated with gas turbines were discussed. Combined heat and power (CHP) aspects were also discussed. Without exception, efficiency figures were irrationally based on the measured, Carnot-limited, lower calorific value (CV) of the fuel in energy units J. The rational basis, on the other hand, is the fuel chemical exergy (work units, Ws) calculated via an equilibrium diagram. In Joules experiment 1 Ws ≫ 1 J, where the irreversible ≫ must not become an = sign. A misnomer like potential energy (exergy) fits on the left of the diagram, CV on the right. Moreover credence was also given, at the symposium, to the popular misconception that a CHP system has an efficiency of the order of 80 per cent. An essential precursor to reading the paper is to grasp the theory of chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constants [3] as an aid to exploring the equilibrium diagram mentioned above.


2022 ◽  
Vol 309 ◽  
pp. 118496
Author(s):  
Junjie Zhao ◽  
Huawei Chang ◽  
Xiaobing Luo ◽  
Zhengkai Tu ◽  
Siew Hwa Chan

2009 ◽  
Vol 421-422 ◽  
pp. 340-343
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Eto ◽  
Taner Akbay ◽  
Jun Akikusa ◽  
Gakuji Uozumi ◽  
Norihisa Chitose ◽  
...  

Intermediate-temperature(IT) solid oxide fuel cells(SOFCs) were developed using lanthanum gallate electrolyte, samarium cobaltite cathode and the cermet anode of nickel and ceria. High efficiency operation below 800°C was enabled using planar disk type cells with unique seal less stack design. The first 10 kW-class combined heat and power (CHP) system provided AC output power of 10 kW with electrical and overall efficiency of 41 and 82 %HHV, respectively. Optimization of cell-stack components to increase the output power density is in progress.


Author(s):  
Alexander R. Hartwell ◽  
Jeongmin Ahn

Abstract Increasing prevalence of extreme weather events and other climate related natural disasters is leading to the increased frequency of power outages. Resilient non-grid dependent power supply for residences is becoming increasingly desirable in order to maintain building management system operation during these events. One potential option for low-maintenance on-site power generation comes from the integration of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) into the combustion chamber of a residential furnace/boiler yielding a combined heat and power (CHP) system. Fuel-rich combustion of natural gas or propane within furnaces/boilers provides the necessary heat as well as fuel for the SOFCs. As a result, the addition of fuel cells into this chamber is possible. The combustion chamber/heat exchanger geometry, however, introduces issues with existing fuel cell geometries that must be addressed before integration is possible. This work presents the development of novel anode supported tubular SOFCs with internal cathode and the study of their subsequent integration into a furnace/boiler including model exhaust tests as well as individual cell testing. The proposed system has tremendous potential to effect power distribution to residences, and the novel fuel cell designed in this project has many potential applications.


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