Study of a molten carbonate fuel cell combined heat, hydrogen and power system: Energy analysis

Countries around the world are trying to use alternative fuels and renewable energy to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Biogas contains methane is considered a potential source of clean renewable energy. This paper discusses the design of a combined heat, hydrogen and powe...

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Published in:Applied thermal engineering 2013-09, Vol.59 (1-2), p.634-638
Main Authors: Agll, Abdulhakim Amer A., Hamad, Yousif M., Hamad, Tarek A., Thomas, Mathew, Bapat, Sushrut, Martin, Kevin B., Sheffield, John W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A molten carbonate
Air pollution
Applied sciences
Biogas
Biomass
Electric power
Electric power generation
Emissions control
Energy
Energy saving
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel cell systems
Fuel cells
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Heat transfer
Methane
Natural energy
Renewable energy
Theoretical studies. Data and constants. Metering
Tri-generation
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Summary:Countries around the world are trying to use alternative fuels and renewable energy to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Biogas contains methane is considered a potential source of clean renewable energy. This paper discusses the design of a combined heat, hydrogen and power system, which generated by methane with use of Fuelcell, for the campus of Missouri University of Science and Technology located in Rolla, Missouri, USA. An energy flow and resource availability study was performed to identify sustainable type and source of feedstock needed to run the Fuelcell at its maximum capacity. FuelCell Energy's DFC1500 unit (a molten carbonate Fuelcell) was selected as the Fuelcell for the tri-generation (heat, hydrogen and electric power) system. This tri-generation system provides electric power to the campus, thermal energy for heating the anaerobic digester, and hydrogen for transportation, backup power and other applications on the campus. In conclusion, the combined heat, hydrogen and power system reduces fossil fuel usage, and greenhouse gas emissions at the university campus. •Combined heat, hydrogen and power (CHHP) using a molten carbonate fuel cell.•Energy saving and alternative fuel of the products are determined.•Energy saving is increased when CHHP technology is implemented.•CHHP system reduces the greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.
ISSN:1359-4311
DOI:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.06.030