Optimal design and operation of a syngas-fuelled SOFC micro-CHP system for residential applications in different climate zones in China

Energy and Buildings

Volumn 80, Issue , 2014, Pages 613-622

  Yang, Wenyuan ^a   Zhao, Yingru ^a   Liso, Vincenzo ^b   Brandon, Nigel ^c  

^a XIAMEN UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b AALBORG UNIVERSITY   (Denmark)

^c IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Different climate zone; Optimal design and operation; Residential micro chp system; Syngas fuelled sofc

Indexed keywords

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EFFECTS; HEATING; HOUSING; OPTIMAL SYSTEMS; SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS (SOFC); SYNTHESIS GAS; FUEL CELLS;

ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS; DESIGN AND OPERATIONS; HEAT AND ELECTRICITY; HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS; MICRO-CHP; OPTIMAL DESIGN; RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION; SYN-GAS;

POWER GENERATION; DESIGN;

EID: 84908603287     PISSN: 03787788     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.05.015     Document Type: Article

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