An energetic-exergetic comparison between PEMFC and SOFC-based micro-CHP systems

被引:82
作者
Barelli, L. [1 ]
Bidini, G. [1 ]
Gallorini, F. [1 ]
Ottaviano, A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Perugia, Dept Ind Engn, I-06125 Perugia, Italy
关键词
PEMFC; SOFC; Exergy analysis; Residential CHP; GAS FUEL PROCESSOR; CELLS; PERFORMANCE; COMPACT;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijhydene.2010.11.079
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study is to perform an energetic-exergetic comparison between two micro-cogenerative (CHP) units for residential applications, based on Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) respectively. Such systems, both fed by natural gas, are dedicated to electricity and heat production for typical residential users. Simulations of two zero-dimensional models in Aspen Plus environment have been conducted in order to perform the comparison. Results obtained by the simulations have been compared on the basis of the First and the Second Law efficiencies aiming to find the most advantageous technology for small residential applications. Results analyses indicate that the PEMFC-based CHP system, operating at atmospheric pressure and low temperature, is the most efficient system. (C) 2010 Professor T. Nejat Veziroglu. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:3206 / 3214
页数:9
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