Publication: Performance analysis of an integrated biomass gasification and PEMFC (proton exchange membrane fuel cell) system: Hydrogen and power generation
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2013
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3605442
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Bibliographic Citation
Energy. Vol 55, No. (2013), p.98-106
Suggested Citation
Chutichai B., Authayanun S., Assabumrungrat S., Arpornwichanop A. Performance analysis of an integrated biomass gasification and PEMFC (proton exchange membrane fuel cell) system: Hydrogen and power generation. Energy. Vol 55, No. (2013), p.98-106. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2013.03.088 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/6641
Abstract
The PEMFC (proton exchange membrane fuel cell) is expected to play a significant role in next-generation energy systems. Because most hydrogen that is used as a fuel for PEMFCs is derived from the reforming of natural gas, the use of renewable energy sources such as biomass to produce this hydrogen offers a promising alternative. This study is focused on the performance analysis of an integrated biomass gasification and PEMFC system. The combined heat and power generation output of this integrated system is designed for residential applications, taking into account thermal and electrical demands. A flowsheet model of the integrated PEMFC system is developed and employed to analyze its performance with respect to various key operating parameters. A purification process consisting of a water-gas shift reactor and a preferential oxidation reactor is also necessary in order to reduce the concentration of CO in the synthesis gas to below 10ppm for subsequent use in the PEMFC. The effect of load level on the performance of the PEMFC system is investigated. Based on an electrical load of 5kW, it is found that the electrical efficiency of the PEMFC integrated system is 22%, and, when waste heat recovery is considered, the total efficiency of the PEMFC system is 51%. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
Subject(s)
Biomass
Gasification
Hydrogen
Integrated control
Renewable energy resources
Synthesis gas
Water gas shift
Biomass Gasification
Combined heat and power generation
Integrated systems
PEMFC (proton exchange membrane fuel cell)
Performance analysis
Preferential oxidation reactors
Residential application
Use of renewable energies
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC)
Biomass
Energy resource
Fuel cell
Hydrogen
Membrane
Oxidation
Performance assessment
Power generation
Gasification
Hydrogen
Integrated control
Renewable energy resources
Synthesis gas
Water gas shift
Biomass Gasification
Combined heat and power generation
Integrated systems
PEMFC (proton exchange membrane fuel cell)
Performance analysis
Preferential oxidation reactors
Residential application
Use of renewable energies
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC)
Biomass
Energy resource
Fuel cell
Hydrogen
Membrane
Oxidation
Performance assessment
Power generation