Performance Analysis of SOFC Systems Integrated with Steam Reforming of Different Renewable Fuels

Authors

  • D. Saebea Department of chemical engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Author
  • A. Authayanun Department of chemical engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Author
  • Y. Patcharavorachot School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Author
  • W. Paengjuntuek Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University Author
  • A. Arponwichanop Department of chemical engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj10.811

Keywords:

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System, Steam Reforming, Renewable Fuels, Hydrogen Production

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.

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Published

2024-01-19

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 13 (2012)

Section

Articles