Comparison between two optimization strategies for solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine hybrid cycles

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Volumn 36, Issue 16, 2011, Pages 10235-10246

  Zhao, Yingru ^a   Shah, Nilay ^a   Brandon, Nigel ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Gas turbine; Hybrid system; Irreversible loss; Optimum criteria; Solid oxide fuel cell; Thermodynamic optimization

Indexed keywords

FUEL CELL POWER PLANTS; HYBRID CYCLE; IRREVERSIBLE LOSS; OPERATING PARAMETERS; OPTIMAL DESIGN; OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE; OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY; OPTIMUM CRITERIA; PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS; PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS; POWER OUT PUT; SOLID OXIDE; THERMODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION;

GAS TURBINES; HYBRID SYSTEMS; SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS (SOFC); TURBOMACHINERY;

OPTIMIZATION;

EID: 79960918748     PISSN: 03603199     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2010.11.015     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (36)

1. J. Larminie, and A. Dicks Fuel cell systems explained 2nd ed. 2003 Wiley New York
2. X. Zhang, S.H. Chan, G. Li, H.K. Ho, J. Li, and Z. Feng A review of integration strategies for solid oxide fuel cells Journal of Power Sources 195 2010 685 702
3. Siemens SOFC system exceeds DOE objectives Fuel Cells Bulletin 1 2007 5 6
4. Mitsubishi develops Japan's first SOFC-MGT system Fuel Cells Bulletin 10 2006 4
5. Euro funding for Rolls-Royce SOFC hybrid Fuel Cells Bulletin 11 2003 4 5
6. Y. Zhao, N. Shah, and N. Brandon The development and application of a novel optimisation strategy for solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine hybrid cycles Fuel Cells 10 2010 181 193
7. Y. Haseli, I. Dincer, and G.F. Naterer Thermodynamic modeling of a gas turbine cycle combined with a solid oxide fuel cell International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 33 2008 5811 5822
8. S.H. Chan, H.K. Ho, and Y. Tian Multi-level modeling of SOFC-gas turbine hybrid system International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 28 2003 889 900
9. A.V. Akkaya, B. Sahin, and H.H. Erdem An analysis of SOFC/GT CHP system based on exergetic performance criteria International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 33 2008 2566 2577
10. C. Bao, Y. Shi, C. Li, N. Cai, and Q. Su Multi-level simulation platform of SOFC-GT hybrid generation system International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 35 2010 2894 2899
11. P. Aguiar, D.J.L. Brett, and N.P. Brandon Solid oxide fuel cell/gas turbine hybrid system analysis for high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 33 2008 7214 7223
12. M.G. Pangalis, R.F. Martinez-Botas, and N.P. Brandon Integration of solid oxide fuel cell into gas turbine power generation cycles. Part 1: fuel cell thermodynamic modelling Proceeding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A Journal of Power and Energy 216 2002 129 144 (Pubitemid 34565252)
13. S.K. Park, and T.S. Kim Comparison between pressurized design and ambient pressure design of hybrid solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine systems Journal of Power Sources 163 2006 490 499 (Pubitemid 46484608)
14. Y. Zhao, C. Ou, and J. Chen A new analytical approach to model and evaluate the performance of a class of irreversible fuel cells International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 33 2008 4161 4170
15. Y. Zhao, and J. Chen Modeling and optimization of a typical fuel cell-heat engine hybrid system and its parametric design criteria Journal of Power Sources 186 2009 96 103
16. P. Aguiar, C.S. Adjiman, and N.P. Brandon Anode-supported intermediate temperature direct internal reforming solid oxide fuel cell. I: model-based steady-state performance Journal of Power Sources 138 2004 120 136 (Pubitemid 41325930)
17. S. Wang, C. Xie, Y. Wang, L. Zhang, W. Jie, and S.J. Hu Harvesting of PEM fuel cell heat energy for a thermal engine in an underwater glider Journal of Power Sources 169 2007 338 346 (Pubitemid 46755517)
18. L.H. Zhang, Y. Liu, H.M. Song, S.X. Wang, Y.Y. Zhou, and S.J. Hu Estimation of contact resistance in proton exchange membrane fuel cells Journal of Power Sources 162 2006 1165 1171 (Pubitemid 44738385)
19. M. Sorrentino, C. Pianese, and Y.G. Guezennec A hierarchical modeling approach to the simulation and control of planar solid oxide fuel cells Journal of Power Sources 180 2008 380 392
20. A. Bejan Entropy generation minimization 1996 CRC Press New York
21. B. Andresen, M.H. Rubln, and R.S. Berry Availability for finite-time processes. General theory and a model Journal of Physical Chemistry 87 1983 2704 2713
22. P. Salamon, K.H. Hoffmann, S. Schubert, R.S. Berry, and B. Andresen What conditions make minimum entropy production equivalent to maximum power production Journal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics 26 2001 73 83 (Pubitemid 32317567)
23. D.A. Noren, and M.A. Hoffman Clarifying the Butler-Volmer equation and related approximations for calculating activation losses in solid oxide fuel cell models Journal of Power Sources 152 2005 175 181
24. J.H. Horlock Advanced gas turbine cycles 2003 Elsevier Amsterdam, London
25. E. Baniasadi, and A.A. Alemrajabi Fuel cell energy generation and recovery cycle analysis for residential application International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 35 2010 9460 9467
26. A. Durmayaz, O.S. Sogutb, B. Sahinc, and H. Yavuz Optimization of thermal systems based on finite-time thermodynamics and thermoeconomics Progress in Energy and Combustion Science 30 2004 175 217
27. A. Arsalis Thermoeconomic modeling and parametric study of hybrid SOFC-gas turbine-steam turbine power plants ranging from 1.5 to 10 MWe Journal of Power Sources 181 2008 313 326
28. P.G. Bavarsad Energy and exergy analysis of internal reforming solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine hybrid system International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 32 2007 4591 4599 (Pubitemid 350180224)
29. D. Sánchez, A. Muñoz, and T. Sánchez An assessment on convective and radiative heat transfer modelling in tubular solid oxide fuel cells Journal of Power Sources 169 2007 25 34 (Pubitemid 46719770)
30. A.J. Appleby, and F.R. Foulkes Fuel cell handbook 1989 Van Nostrand Reinhold New York
31. A.E. Lutz, R.S. Larson, and J.O. Keller Thermodynamic comparison of fuel cells to the Carnot cycle International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 27 2002 1103 1111 (Pubitemid 34704411)
32. B. Tarroja, F. Mueller, J. Maclay, and J. Brouwer Parametric thermodynamic analysis of a solid oxide fuel cell gas turbine system design space ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 132 2010 072301
33. Y. Yi, A.D. Rao, J. Brouwer, and G.S. Samuelsen Analysis and optimization of a solid oxide fuel cell and intercooled gas turbine (SOFC-ICGT) hybrid cycle Journal of Power Sources 132 2004 77 85 (Pubitemid 41326040)
34. M. Santin, A. Traverso, L. Magistri, and A. Massardo Thermoeconomic analysis of SOFC-GT hybrid systems fed by liquid fuels Energy 35 2010 1077 1083
35. P. Lisbona, and L.M. Romeo Enhanced coal gasification heated by unmixed combustion integrated with an hybrid system of SOFC/GT International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 33 2008 5755 5764
36. R. Toonssen, S. Sollai, P.V. Aravind, N. Woudstra, and A.H.M. Verkooijen Alternative system designs of biomass gasification SOFC/GT hybrid systems International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 36 16 2011 10414 10425