Optimal Design and Operation of a PEMFC-based CHP System Connected to Grid

Authors

  • F.J. Asensio Author
  • J.I. San Martín Author
  • I. Zamora Author
  • J. García-Villalobos Author
  • Pablo Eguía Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj14.323

Keywords:

PEM Fuel Cell, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Optimization, Integrated Sizing, Primary Energy Consumption

Abstract

This paper is focused on the optimal design and operation of a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system based on Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) connected to grid, whose aim is to supply the energy requirements of the Educational Complex of the Engineering School of Eibar - University of the Basque Country (UPV / EHU). To achieve the optimal design and operation of the system, the PEMFC-based CHP system has been simulated on the base of each of the proposed schemes and operation strategies, and a detailed analysis of the results obtained has been conducted, which has allowed to choose as optimal, the design that has better maximized the economic-energetic efficiency of the whole system, and has been adjusted better to the viability criteria established.

Author Biographies

  • F.J. Asensio

    Department of Electrical Engineering 
    E.U.I.T.I. of Eibar, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) 
    Campus of Gipuzkoa, 20600 Eibar (Spain) 

  • J.I. San Martín

    Department of Electrical Engineering 
    E.U.I.T.I. of Eibar, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) 
    Campus of Gipuzkoa, 20600 Eibar (Spain) 

  • I. Zamora

    Department of Electrical Engineering 
    E.T.S.I. of Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) 
    Campus of Biscay, 48013 Bilbao (Spain)

  • J. García-Villalobos

    Department of Electrical Engineering 
    E.T.S.I. of Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) 
    Campus of Biscay, 48013 Bilbao (Spain) 

  • Pablo Eguía

    Department of Electrical Engineering 
    E.T.S.I. of Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) 
    Campus of Biscay, 48013 Bilbao (Spain) 

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Published

2024-01-16

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Articles