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Performance analysis of sofc systems integrated with steam reforming of different renewable fuels
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Date Issued
April 1, 2012
Type
Article
Abstract
This study presents the performance analysis of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system integrated an external steam reforming process. Various renewable fuels such as ethanol, glycerol and biogas, are considered. Effect of key operating parameters of a steam reformer on hydrogen production for SOFC is investigated. The performance of the SOFC systems fed by different fuels in terms of electrical and termal efficiencies is compared. The results show that the biogas-fuelled SOFC system required the highest energy supply. The SOFC fed by ethanol can achieve the highest electrical and thermal efficiencies.
Citation
Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal, 1(10), 1697-1701, 2012