A comprehensive guide to the modelling and design of solid oxide fuel
cell hybrid power plants
This book explores all technical aspects of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)
hybrid systems and proposes solutions to a range of technical problems
that can arise from component integration. Following a general
introduction to the state-of-the-art in SOFC hybrid systems, the authors
focus on fuel cell technology, including the components required to
operate with standard fuels. Micro-gas turbine (mGT) technology for
hybrid systems is discussed, with special attention given to issues
related to the coupling of SOFCs with mGTs. Throughout the book emphasis
is placed on dynamic issues, including control systems used to avoid
risk conditions.
With an eye to mitigating the high costs and risks incurred with the
building and use of prototype hybrid systems, the authors demonstrate a
proven, economically feasible approach to obtaining important
experimental results using simplified plants that simulate both generic
and detailed system-level behaviour using emulators. Computational
models and experimental plants are developed to support the analysis of
SOFC hybrid systems, including models appropriate for design,
development and performance analysis at both component and system
levels.
- Presents models for a range of size units, technology variations, unit
coupling dynamics and start-up and shutdown behaviours
- Focuses on SOFCs integration with mGTs in light of key constraints and
risk avoidance issues under steady-state conditions and during
transient operations
- Identifies interaction and coupling problems within the GT/SOFC
environment, including exergy analysis and optimization
- Demonstrates an economical approach to obtaining important
experimental results while avoiding high-cost components and risk
conditions
- Presents analytical/computational and experimental tools for the
efficient design and development of hardware and software systems
Hybrid Systems Based on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Modelling and Design
is a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers involved
in fuel cell fundamentals, design and development. It is also an
excellent reference for academic researchers and advanced-level students
exploring fuel cell technology.
