Hexis' SOFC System Galileo 1000 N - Lab and Field Test Experiences

Galileo 1000 N is an SOFC-based micro-CHP system for single family homes. This contribution reports on the newest achievements in the lab on efficiency, durability and cyclability of SOFC stacks and complete micro-CHP systems. It also shows results of the field tests. Achievements are total efficien...

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Published in:ECS transactions 2013-01, Vol.57 (1), p.73-80
Main Authors: Mai, Andreas, Iwanschitz, Boris, Schuler, J. Andreas, Denzler, Roland, Nerlich, Volker, Schuler, Alexander
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Language:English
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Summary:Galileo 1000 N is an SOFC-based micro-CHP system for single family homes. This contribution reports on the newest achievements in the lab on efficiency, durability and cyclability of SOFC stacks and complete micro-CHP systems. It also shows results of the field tests. Achievements are total efficiencies of 95% (LHV) and electrical efficiencies of around 35% (AC net, LHV). The longest system test had been running for more than 40 000 h. More recent tests have achieved power degradations below 1% per 1000 h and cycling tests have shown a tolerance against at least 20 on-off cycles. The contribution also reports on the next steps to market introduction of the Galileo 1000 N.
ISSN:1938-5862
1938-6737
DOI:10.1149/05701.0073ecst