Life-cycle-assessment of fuel-cells-based landfill-gas energy conversion technologies

2004 ◽  
Vol 131 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 120-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Lunghi ◽  
R. Bove ◽  
U. Desideri
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Landfill Gas ◽  
Conversion Technologies

A Comparison Between Life Cycle Assessment of an MCFC System, An LFG-MCFC System, and Traditional Energy Conversion Systems

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Desideri ◽  
P. Lunghi ◽  
F. Zepparelli
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Landfill Gas ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Fuel Cell System ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems

The present work aims at evaluating the environmental impact caused by fuel cell systems in the production of electric energy. The very low pollutant emission levels in fuel cells makes them an attractive alternative in ultra clean energy conversion systems. Actually, to truly understand the environmental impact related to fuel cells, it is necessary to study their “cradle-to-grave” life, from the construction phase, during the conversion of primary fuel into hydrogen, to its disposal. The tool used in this analysis is the Life Cycle Assessment approach; in particular the environmental impact of a fuel cell system has been simulated through the software SimaPro 5.0. Thanks to this approach, once the critical process regarding the production of energy by fuel cell system, (i.e. the production of hydrogen by natural gas steam reforming), has been determined, an analysis of the use of landfill gas as a renewable source to produce hydrogen was done. Finally, the production of electric energy by fuel cell systems was compared to that by some conventional energy conversion systems. A second comparison was done between the Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) fuelled by landfill gas and natural gas.

Life Cycle Assessment of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

2017 ◽  
pp. 139-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Longo ◽  
Maurizio Cellura ◽  
Francesco Guarino ◽  
Marco Ferraro ◽  
Vincenzo Antonucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte ◽  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Solid Oxide ◽  
Oxide Fuel ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane

scholarly journals Biogas to Fuel Cell State of The Art: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
Shafini Mohd Shafie ◽  
A Harits Nu'man ◽  
Nik Nurul Anis Nik Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
The Impact

Due to the emerging development in the energy industry, the demand for electricity consumption has sharply increased for each country. Therefore, a new recovery of energy resources is needed in consequence of the decreasing dependency on conventional energy resources, while sustaining energy security in the aspect of energy supply and climate change issues. The fuel cell is one of the most potential resources to be explored in order to overcome the constraints of the current energy generation. The aim of this paper is to discuss the entire cycle of the fuel cell system. It is starting from biogas production up to the recent studies related to life cycle assessment on fuel cell studies. Most of the researchers focused on the technical part of fuel cells; however, a comprehensive environmental assessment is essential to fully recognize the impact of fuel cells. Furthermore, this conceptual paper provided an idea on understanding the concept of fuel cell and referred to recently published articles related to life cycle assessment. Hopefully, this study can provide the guideline in determining the future energy for this country, in order to be less dependent on the current resources of energy supply.

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