Modeling and Performance Analysis of the Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited: 1 MW Plant

2010 ◽  
Vol 133 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Trasino ◽  
Michele Bozzolo ◽  
Loredana Magistri ◽  
Aristide F. Massardo
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Characteristic Point ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
System Behavior ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Component Models ◽  
Safe Operating

This paper is focused on the performance of the 1 MW plant designed and developed by Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited. The system consists of a two stage turbogenerator coupled with pressure vessels containing the fuel cell stack, internal reformer, cathode ejector, anode ejector, and off-gas burner. While the overall scheme is relatively simple, due to the limited number of components, the interaction between the components is complex and the system behavior is determined by many parameters. In particular, two important subsystems such as the cathode and the anode recycle loops must be carefully analyzed also considering their interaction with and influence on the turbogenerator performance. The system performance model represents the whole, and each physical component is modeled in detail as a subsystem. The component models have been validated or are under verification. The model provides all the operating parameters in each characteristic point of the plant and a complete distribution of thermodynamics and chemical parameters inside the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack and reformer. In order to characterize the system behavior, its operating envelope has been calculated taking into account the effect of ambient temperature and pressure, as described in the paper. Given the complexity of the system, various constraints have to be considered in order to obtain a safe operating condition not only for the system as a whole but also for each of its parts. In particular each point calculated has to comply with several constraints such as stack temperature distribution, maximum and minimum temperatures, and high and low pressure spool maximum rotational speeds. The model developed and the results presented in the paper provide important information for the definition of an appropriate control strategy and a first step in the development of a robust and optimized control system.

Modelling and Performance Analysis of the Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited: 1 MW Plant

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Trasino ◽  
Michele Bozzolo ◽  
Loredana Magistri ◽  
Aristide F. Massardo
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Characteristic Point ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
System Behaviour ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Component Models ◽  
Safe Operating

This paper is focused on the performance of the 1MW plant designed and developed by Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited. The system consists of a two stage turbogenerator coupled with pressure vessels containing the fuel cell stack, internal reformer, cathode ejector, anode ejector and off gas burner. While the overall scheme is relatively simple, due to the limited number of components, the interaction between the components is complex and the system behaviour is determined by many parameters. In particular two important subsystems such as the cathode and the anode recycle loops must be carefully analyzed also considering their interaction with and influence on the turbogenerator performance. The system performance model represents the whole and each physical component is modelled in detail as a sub-system. The component models have been validated or are under verification. The model provides all the operating parameters in each characteristic point of the plant and a complete distribution of thermodynamics and chemical parameters inside the SOFC stack and reformer. In order to characterise the system behaviour, its operating envelope has been calculated taking into account the effect of ambient temperature and pressure as described in the paper. Given the complexity of the system various constraints have to be considered in order to obtain a safe operating condition not only for the system as a whole but also for each of its parts. In particular each point calculated has to comply with several constraints such as stack temperature distribution, maximum and minimum temperatures and high and low pressure spool maximum rotational speeds. The model developed and the results presented in the paper provide important information for the definition of an appropriate control strategy and a first step in the development of a robust and optimized control system.

Microfluidic fuel cell systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Ho ◽  
Erik Kjeang
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electrochemical Reactions ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
Liquid Systems ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Typical Cell ◽  
Microfluidic Fuel Cell ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Exchange Membrane

AbstractA microfluidic fuel cell is a microfabricated device that produces electrical power through electrochemical reactions involving a fuel and an oxidant. Microfluidic fuel cell systems exploit co-laminar flow on the microscale to separate the fuel and oxidant species, in contrast to conventional fuel cells employing an ion exchange membrane for this function. Since 2002 when the first microfluidic fuel cell was invented, many different fuels, oxidants, and architectures have been investigated conceptually and experimentally. In this mini-review article, recent advancements in the field of microfluidic fuel cell systems are documented, with particular emphasis on design, operation, and performance. The present microfluidic fuel cell systems are categorized by the fluidic phases of the fuel and oxidant streams, featuring gaseous/gaseous, liquid/gaseous, and liquid/liquid systems. The typical cell configurations and recent contributions in each category are analyzed. Key research challenges and opportunities are highlighted and recommendations for further work are provided.

scholarly journals Exploration and Prioritization of Fuel Cell Commercialization Barriers for Use in the Development of a Fuel Cell Roadmap for California

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josh Eichman ◽  
Jack Brouwer ◽  
Scott Samuelsen
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
Cell Technology ◽  
Fuel Cell Technology ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Cell Community

Barriers to fuel cell commercialization are often introduced as general challenges, such as cost and durability, without definition of the terms and usually without prioritizing the degree to which each of these barriers hinder the development of fuel cell technology. This work acts to objectively determine the importance of technology barriers to fuel cell commercialization and to develop a list of appropriate actions to overcome these barriers especially as they relate to the California market. Using previous fuel cell roadmaps and action plans along with feedback from the fuel cell community, benchmarks (i.e., the current technology status), and milestones (i.e., the desired technology status) for fuel cell technology are explored. Understanding the benchmarks and milestones enables the development of a list of fuel cell commercialization barriers. These barriers or gaps represent issues, which if addressed will enhance the market feasibility and acceptance of fuel cell technologies. The research process determined that the best technique to address these barriers, and bridge the gaps between fuel cell benchmarks and milestones, is to develop specific research projects to address individual commercialization barriers or collections of barriers. This technique allows for a high resolution of issues while presenting the material in a form that is conducive to planning for organizations such as industry, regulatory bodies, universities, and government entities that desire to pursue the most promising projects. The current analyses resulted in three distinct research and development areas that are considered most important based on the results. The first and most important research and development area is associated with technologies that address the connection and interaction of fuel cells with the electric grid. This R&D area is followed in importance by the production, use, and availability of opportunity fuels in fuel cell systems. The third most important category concerned the development and infrastructure required for transportation related fuel cell systems. In each of these areas the fuel cell community identified demonstration and deployment projects as the most important types of projects to pursue since they tend to address multiple barriers in many different types of markets for fuel cell technology. Other high priority types of projects are those that addresses environmental and grid-related barriers. The analyses found that cost/value to customer, system integration, and customer requirements were the most important barriers that affect the development and market acceptance of fuel cell technology.

scholarly journals Mass and performance estimation of hydrogen and battery powered transport aircraft concepts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktor Babčan ◽  
◽  
Michal Janovec
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Performance Estimation ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Commercial Aircraft ◽  
Transport Aircraft ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Definition Of

This article introduces the scope and activities linked to an end of studies project. This project is a collaboration between UNIZA and ENAC and includes work of Pascal Roches and Thierry Druot on top of the student and his UNIZA tutor mentioned above. This article describes the environment of ENAC and the particular department CADO in which the project is being accomplished. It also sets the definition of the project, its main goals and deliverables. Finally, it shows methods of the work that has been done so far, that is the completion of the database of 324 commercial aircraft, which took the largest amount of time so far. It also introduces the software, which will be used to define different models required to calculate initial dimensions and performance parameters of battery or fuel cell concept aircraft.

Exploration and Prioritization of Fuel Cell Commercialization Barriers for Use in the Development of a Fuel Cell Roadmap and Action Plan for California

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josh Eichman ◽  
Jack Brouwer ◽  
Scott Samuelsen
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Cell Systems ◽  
Cell Technology ◽  
Fuel Cell Technology ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Cell Community

Barriers to fuel cell commercialization are often introduced as general challenges, such as cost and durability, without definition of the terms and usually without prioritizing the degree to which each of these barriers hinders the development of fuel cell technology. This work acts to objectively determine the importance of technology barriers to fuel cell commercialization and to develop a list of appropriate actions to overcome these barriers especially as they relate to the California market. Using previous fuel cell roadmaps and action plans along with feedback from the fuel cell community, benchmarks (i.e., the current technology status) and milestones (i.e., the desired technology status) for fuel cell technology are explored. Understanding the benchmarks and milestones enables the development of a list of fuel cell commercialization barriers. These barriers or gaps represent issues, which if addressed, will enhance the market feasibility and acceptance of fuel cell technologies. The research process determined that the best technique to address these barriers and bridge the gaps between fuel cell benchmarks and milestones is to develop specific research projects to address individual commercialization barriers or collections of barriers. This technique allows for a high resolution of issues while presenting the material in a form that is conducive to planning for organizations like industry, regulatory bodies, universities, and government entities that desire to pursue the most promising projects. The current analyses resulted in three distinct research and development areas that are considered most important based upon the results. The first and most important research and development area is associated with technologies that address the connection and interaction of fuel cells with the electric grid. This R&D area is followed in importance by the production, use and availability of opportunity fuels in fuel cell systems. The third most important category concerned the development and infrastructure required for transportation related fuel cell systems. In each of these areas the fuel cell community identified demonstration and deployment projects as the most important types of projects to pursue since they tend to address multiple barriers in many different types of markets for fuel cell technology. Other high priority types of projects are those that addresses environmental and grid related barriers. The analyses found that Cost / Value to Customer, System Integration and Customer Requirements were the most important barriers that affect the development and market acceptance of fuel cell technology.

Fuel cells

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Jollie
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Long Time ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Exchange Membrane

The vision of a world without oil or other fossil fuels is both surreal and at the same time seductive as a solution to current concerns over climate change and oil availability. It is also, to some extents, an irrelevant one for fuel cells. Rather than being an energy source they provide a mechanism for transforming one form of energy (chemical) to another (typically electricity or heat). In this way, they resemble batteries, internal combustion engines, and even steam engines. The key to their value is really their efficiency: they are able to carry out this transformation cleanly and efficiently. Fuel cells are not yet fully developed. The technology and the fuel cell effect were discovered in 1839 by, depending on your point of view, William Grove or Christian Schoenbein (Sanstede et al., 2003). For a long time after this, the technology was essentially dormant until the 1940s when Francis Bacon started working on it and the 1950s when Allis-Chalmers built the first application of the technology (a fuel cell powered tractor). Research and development accelerated when fuel cells were chosen as power sources for space missions in the 1960s and the 1970s oil price shocks increased interest in other technologies, but the real impetus came in the 1990s when DaimlerChrysler examined the proton exchange membrane fuel cell and decided that it could be used to power a vehicle. Considerable effort is still to be expended on improving fuel cell technology in terms of cost and performance. Ancillary questions like the best method of fuelling and of carrying fuel still remain to be solved. However, we have begun to see fuel cells entering the commercial marketplace and the coming years and decades should see this accelerate. A simple definition of a fuel cell might be ‘a device that reacts a fuel and an oxidant, without combustion, producing heat and electricity’. The best-known case, that of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell (PEMFC), is illustrated in Fig. 11.1. In a PEM fuel cell, the fuel is hydrogen, the oxidant is oxygen and the only chemical product is water, as described in reaction (1): . . . 2H2 + O2 ⇒ 2H2O + heat + electricity (11.1) . . .

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