SOFC-APU systems for aircraft: A review
The SOFC system should be located close to the wing roots (or engine) to maximize system integration. The SOFC system proved to be more efficient for short-range mission aircraft. 2006 [76] SOFC – Kerosene: APU 440 kW: 1: Cabin air is suitable because it is already pre-conditioned and minimizes compressor costs. Water recovery is recommended.
Ceramic Energy: Material Trends in SOFC Systems
The materials researcher has to approach the SOFC as a materials system and take into account the possible reactions at the material interfaces, as well as thermal expansion compatibility and other issues. For this reason, the development of new materials is much more complicated than simply optimizing the conductivity of a new individual
Comprehensive summary of solid oxide fuel cell control: a state-of
SOFC is a highly coupled, nonlinear, and multivariable complex system, and thus it is very important to design an appropriate control strategy for an SOFC system to ensure its safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This paper undertakes a comprehensive review and detailed summary of the state-of-the-art control approaches of SOFC.
Multifuel SOFC system with Maritime Energy vectors | TRIMIS
Leveraging novel concepts as well as assets from former projects and initiatives, the project FuelSOME focuses on establishing the technological feasibility of a flexible, scalable, and
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems and Their Potential Applications in
Both light duty and heavy duty SOFC systems are ready from a technological perspective, but there are certain engineering challenges that need to be solved in order to make them compatible for use in aeroplanes/aircrafts. For example, a 50 kW SOFC system would need roughly a space of 2.5 × 2.8 × 1.8 m 3. This is because some of the BoP
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) System | Bosch Global
The SOFC system took top honors in the Innovative Products category. As the jury noted, "This technology is ideally suited for developing a decentralized grid." With a rating of around 60 percent, the SOFC is indeed the front-runner when it comes to electrical efficiency. In fact, its overall efficiency climbs up to 90 percent when the
WATT Fuel Cell Earns Frost & Sullivan''s 2024 North
Award recognizes WATT''s production of high-efficiency solid-oxide fuel cell systems. SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the high-temperature solid
On the Technology of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Energy Systems
This paper presents a comprehensive overview on the current status of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) energy systems technology with a deep insight into the techno-energy performance. In recent years, SOFCs have received growing attention in the scientific landscape of high efficiency energy technologies.
Benefits of the Bosch SOFC system | Bosch Hydrogen
The SOFC system can already be connected to existing gas utilities and is immediately ready for use today, making it a vital contributor to the energy transformation and, along with photovoltaics and wind energy, an important
A Single-Stack Output Power Prediction Method for High-Power
The prediction of stack output power in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems is a key technology that urgently needs improvement, which will promote SOFC systems towards high-power multi-stack applications. The accuracy of power prediction directly determines the control effect and working condition recognition accuracy of the SOFC system controller. In
Analysis of start-up behavior based on the dynamic simulation of
It has a configuration in which the SOFC system replaces the combustors in a conventional pressurized Brayton cycle [7], [9]. The main concept of this cycle is to connect the exhaust gas of the SOFC stack, which is the unused fuel and air from the SOFC stack, directly to the gas turbine. Torres Pineda Israel: Validation, Formal analysis
WATT Fuel Cell Awarded for High-Efficiency Fuel Cell Systems
San Antonio, TX October 24, 2024— Frost & Sullivan recently researched the high-temperature solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes WATT Fuell Cell (WATT) with the 2024 North America Technology Innovation Leadership Award. WATT develops cutting-edge SOFC systems that deliver efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
High-efficiency ammonia-fed solid oxide fuel cell systems for
Therefore, we propose three small-scale ammonia-fed SOFC systems, and compare the performance of these systems with that of a standalone SOFC system. The first system is an internal combustion engine combined with an SOFC, which is termed as a SOFC-engine hybrid system.
Transient biomass-SOFC-energy storage hybrid system for
The schematic diagram of the biomass-SOFC-storage hybrid system is illustrated in Fig. 2, consisting of a biomass gasifier, SOFC, VRFB, and a waste heat recovery system (it is not shown here; detailed information can be found in the author''s previous work [27]). Biomass and steam serve as the raw materials and gasifying agents for the gasifier.
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FKK Corporation is an independent company and has existed since 1954. Today supported by big industrial company over the world, FKK committed to support the development of renewable energy solution such as SOFC, PEFC fuel cell cogeneration
Multifuel SOFC system with Maritime Energy vectors | TRIMIS
Leveraging novel concepts as well as assets from former projects and initiatives, the project FuelSOME focuses on establishing the technological feasibility of a flexible, scalable, and multi-fuel capable energy generation system based on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) technology specially catered for long-distance maritime shipping.
Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology: Bridging
SOFC systems have been extensively studied because they can generate their own electricity and act as energy storage devices. Common high-temperature SOFC systems operate at 800–1000 °C and can use inexpensive catalysts and a
Performance Analysis and Optimization of SOFC/GT Hybrid Systems
This review provides an overview of the solid oxide fuel cell/gas turbine (SOFC/GT) hybrid system, highlighting its potential as a highly efficient and low-emission power generation technology. The operating principles and components of the SOFC/GT system, as well as the various configurations and integration strategies, are discussed. This review also
Solid oxide fuel cell hybrid system: A detailed review of an
The main innovative aspects of this review paper are: (i) a comprehensive presentation of the SOFC hybrid system layouts, (ii) a complete discussion on the plant development activities, (iii) a detailed analysis on the main issues (from costs to control system, reliability and degradation problems), and (iv) aspects about the future of these
Comprehensive summary of solid oxide fuel cell control: a state-of
SOFC is a highly coupled, nonlinear, and multivariable complex system, and thus it is very important to design an appropriate control strategy for an SOFC system to ensure its
Parametric study of a high-performance ammonia-fed SOFC
Thai-Quyen Quach1,2, Van-Tien Giap1, Dong Keun Lee1, Israel Torres Pineda1 and Kook Young Ahn1,2 1Environmental System Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM), 156 Ga- it is proposed to investigate the standalone SOFC system to clearly elucidate the behavior of the stack and realize facile implementation. In this
Parametric study of a high-performance ammonia-fed SOFC standalone system
Ammonia-fed solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power generation systems are very promising owing to their high efficiency and ease of fuel storage. However, understanding the complexity of fuel cell
Diesel operated combined heat and power SOFC system: SOFC
However, SOFC systems able to directly utilize diesel are rather complex to design and monitor, leading to several possible causes of system lifetime reduction. To avoid an enhanced reduction of the system lifetime, the operating conditions of all components must be optimized and monitored in detail. However, detailed monitoring and
Solid oxide fuel cell: Decade of progress, future perspectives and
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) are ceramic-based fuel cells that operate at high temperature (600–1000 °C) and are considered among the most efficient FCs developed worldwide [24]. In SOFC, the solid electrolyte is sandwiched between the two porous electrodes i.e. anode and cathode (see Fig. 1).