Design of a prototype fuel cell/composite cycle power station

Abstract The aspiration for fuel cells, in a public utility context, is that they are envisaged in the developed world as a means of significantly increasing the overall efficiency of power plants and of utilizing poor-quality fuel supplies. The thermodynamic and practical aspects in the design of a...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part A, Journal of power and energy Journal of power and energy, 1997-01, Vol.211 (2), p.171-180
Main Authors: Fry, M R, Watson, H, Hatchman, J C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Fuel cells
Gas turbines
Industrial emissions
Installations for energy generation and conversion: thermal and electrical energy
Other installations: mhd power plants, fuel cell plants, incineration plants, etc
Steam power plants
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Summary:Abstract The aspiration for fuel cells, in a public utility context, is that they are envisaged in the developed world as a means of significantly increasing the overall efficiency of power plants and of utilizing poor-quality fuel supplies. The thermodynamic and practical aspects in the design of a prototype power station consisting of a composite cycle of fuel cells, a gas turbine expander and a steam plant, or a steam plant only, are reported. The design was based on tubular fuel cell development. Overall efficiencies are estimated and limiting factors in the design are identified. Performance and emission characteristics are compared with existing plant.
ISSN:0957-6509
2041-2967
DOI:10.1243/0957650971537088