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Single-level optimization of a hybrid SOFC–GT power plant

The detailed synthesis/design optimization of a hybrid solid oxide fuel cell–gas turbine (SOFC–GT) power plant is presented in this paper. In the first part of the paper, the bulk-flow model used to simulate the plant is discussed. The performance of the centrifugal compressors and radial turbine is...

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Published in:Journal of power sources 2006-09, Vol.159 (2), p.1169-1185
Main Authors: Calise, F., Dentice d’ Accadia, M., Vanoli, L., von Spakovsky, M.R.
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Language:English
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Summary:The detailed synthesis/design optimization of a hybrid solid oxide fuel cell–gas turbine (SOFC–GT) power plant is presented in this paper. In the first part of the paper, the bulk-flow model used to simulate the plant is discussed. The performance of the centrifugal compressors and radial turbine is determined using maps, properly scaled in order to match the values required for mass flow rate and pressure ratio. Compact heat exchangers are simulated using Colburn and friction factor correlations. For the SOFC, the cell voltage versus current density curves (i.e. polarization curves) are generated on the basis of the Nernst potential and overvoltages. Validation of the SOFC polarization curves is accomplished with data available from Siemens Westinghouse. Both the steam–methane pre-reforming and internal reforming processes are modeled assuming the water–gas shift reaction to be equilibrium-controlled and the demethanization reactions to be kinetically controlled. Finally, a thermoeconomic model is developed by introducing capital cost functions for each plant component. The whole plant is first simulated for a fixed configuration. Then, a synthesis/design optimization of the plant is carried out using a traditional single-level approach. The results of the optimization are presented and discussed.
ISSN:0378-7753
1873-2755
DOI:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2005.11.108