A Techno-economic comparison of micro-cogeneration systems based on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell for residential applications

Marcoberardino, Gioele Di; Chiarabaglio, Luca; Manzolini, Giampaolo; Campanari, Stefano

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.01.171

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“…Due to the complexity in integrating more than two components and applying adjusted operating strategies and sizes, the detailed fuel cell model must be simplified with a consequence in the reduction of accuracy. In order to enhance the accuracy of the model, most of the studies consider fuel cells as the prime mover in a cogeneration system and for more advanced systems, which include real experimental data from the literature to validate the cell model [39][40][41][42]. One example is that conducted by Asensio [43] that predicted the PEMFC system for optimal energy management using a black box model, and applied the adaptive neural network (ANN) combined with a 3D lookup table to predict the hydrogen consumed and output power of PEMFC in the cogeneration system.…”

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A Comprehensive Review and Technical Guideline for Optimal Design and Operations of Fuel Cell-Based Cogeneration Systems

2019

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The need for energy is increasing from year to year and has to be fulfilled by developing innovations in energy generation systems. Cogeneration is one of the matured technologies in energy generation, which has been implemented since the last decade. Cogeneration is defined as energy generation unit that simultaneously produced electricity and heat from a single primary fuel source. Currently, the implementation of this system has been spread over the world for stationary and mobile power generation in residential, industrial and transportation uses. On the other hand, fuel cells as an emerging energy conversion device are potential prime movers for this cogeneration system due to its high heat production and flexibility in its fuel usage. Even though the fuel cell-based cogeneration system has been popularly implemented in research and commercialization sectors, the review regarding this technology is still limited. Focusing on the optimal design of the fuel cell-based cogeneration system, this study attempts to provide a comprehensive review, guideline and future prospects of this technology. With an up-to-date literature list, this review study becomes an important source for researchers who are interested in developing this system for future implementation.

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“…Furthermore, some modifications in the heat recovery system and system operation have also been done by [25,52]. Regarding the implementation of the cogeneration system, other studies compared the system for different climate conditions, places, and demand profiles [41,53,54].…”

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A Comprehensive Review and Technical Guideline for Optimal Design and Operations of Fuel Cell-Based Cogeneration Systems

2019

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“…The results also clarified that in order to avoid concurrent energy generation from conventional sources the recovery of the thermal energy generated by the SOFC is significantly useful [10]. Besides, [11][12][13] have investigated other applications of SOFC CHP systems in both commercial and residential buildings, as well as employment hybrid concept with Gas Turbine (GT) and Gasifier. Although, the SOFC systems are usually supplied by natural gas, which is converted by means of an internal reformer.…”

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Electrochemical Modeling and Techno -Economic Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell for Residential Applications

Safari¹,

Ozgoli²

2020

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In this paper, an electrochemical model was developed to investigate the performance analysis of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC). The curves of voltage, power, efficiency, and the generated heat of cell have been analyzed to accomplish a set of optimal operating conditions. Further, a sensitivity analysis of major parameters that have a remarkable impact on the economy of the SOFC and its residential applications has been conducted. The results illustrate that the current density and cell performance temperature have vital effects on the system efficiency, output power and heat generation of cell of the SOFC. The best system efficiency is approached up to 53.34 % while implementing combined heat and power generation might be further improved up to 86 %. The economic evaluation results indicate that parameters such as overall efficiency, natural gas price and additional produced electricity that has prone to be sold to the national power grid, have a significant impact on the SOFC economy. The results indicate the strong reduction in the purchasing cost of the SOFC, i.e. not more than $2500, and improving the electrical efficiency of SOFC, i.e. not less than 42 %, can be the breakeven points of investment on such systems in residential applications. Also, it is found that the target of this SOFC cogeneration system for residential applications in Iran is relying on considerable technological enhancement of the SOFC, as well as life cycle improvement; improvement in governmental policies; and profound development in infrastructures to mitigate legal constraints.

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“…While the main application of fuel cells is often seen in the mobile automotive sector 12 with a recent focus shift to larger trucks, 13 also a great potential exists for applications such as power backup, 14 residential areas, 15 or range extenders for batteries. 16 In proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) most conversion losses arise at the cathode where the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) takes place.…”

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Bifunctional Pt-IrO2 Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution and Oxygen Reduction Reactions: Alloy Nanoparticles vs. Nanocomposite Catalysts

Du¹,

Quinson²,

Zhang³

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In the present study different concepts for the development of bifunctional oxygen reduction reaction / oxygen evolution reaction (ORR / OER) electrocatalysts are explored and compared. Bifunctional ORR / OER catalysts are often suggested to improve the stability during startup and shutdown of fuel cells. Furthermore, they are proposed for so-called unitized regenerative fuel cells (URFCs) that would allow a closed loop system to use and produce hydrogen on demand. We compare the electrocatalytic performance of conventional PtxIry alloy nanoparticles (NPs) with Pt – IrO2 NP composites (nanocomposites), both immobilized onto a commercial carbon support. The Pt – IrO2 nanocomposites thereby consist of a mixture of Pt NPs and IrO2 NPs. By probing the electrocatalytic performance before and after exposing the electrocatalysts to accelerated degradation tests (ADTs) it is shown that the Pt – IrO2 nanocomposite concept offers advantages but also some disadvantages over the conventional alloy concept. In particular it is shown that while the nanocomposites are initially less active for the ORR due to an interparticle effect, their performance is less affected by the ADTs. However, all tested catalysts experience a decline of the Ir / Pt ratio upon the ADTs treatment, highlighting the challenging stability requirements for URFCs.

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A Techno-economic comparison of micro-cogeneration systems based on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell for residential applications

Cited by 34 publications

References 37 publications

A Comprehensive Review and Technical Guideline for Optimal Design and Operations of Fuel Cell-Based Cogeneration Systems

A Comprehensive Review and Technical Guideline for Optimal Design and Operations of Fuel Cell-Based Cogeneration Systems

Electrochemical Modeling and Techno -Economic Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell for Residential Applications

Bifunctional Pt-IrO2 Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution and Oxygen Reduction Reactions: Alloy Nanoparticles vs. Nanocomposite Catalysts

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