On the Possibility of Using CHP From a 1.4MW Direct Fuel Cell at Kettering University Engineering Building – A Demonstration Study

Authors

  • Etim U Ubong Author
  • Uwem Ubong Author
  • Vipul Laddha Author
  • Pouyan Pourmovahed Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj11.460

Keywords:

Combined Heat and Power, Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell, Stationary power system, Pilot project, Economic analysis

Abstract

The concept of using a distributed power generation and a combined heat and power principle – CHP in public buildings, commercial facilities is widely gaining public acceptance as a result of reduced energy cost, reliable power supply and environmental and health issues. By using the exhaust heat from a high temperature fuel cell at 400 oC for cogeneration, space heating, to provide warm water for facility use - (swimming pool and sporting locker room) and cooling in chillers at no additional cost, we reduce energy cost and preserve the environment. By bottoming cycle, the efficiency of the entire system is increased. A study is conducted to compare the economic impact of using the CHP system against the conventional heating system using furnaces.

Author Biographies

  • Etim U Ubong

    Mechanical Engineering Department 
    Center for Fuel Cell Research & Powertrain Integration 
    1700 University Ave, Flint, MI USA. 

  • Uwem Ubong

    Department of Environmental Chemistry, Akwa Ibom University of Technology, A’Ibom State 
    Uyo, Nigeria

  • Vipul Laddha

    Mechanical Engineering Department 
    Center for Fuel Cell Research & Powertrain Integration 
    1700 University Ave, Flint, MI USA. 

  • Pouyan Pourmovahed

    Mechanical Engineering Department 
    Center for Fuel Cell Research & Powertrain Integration 
    1700 University Ave, Flint, MI USA. 

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Published

2024-01-24

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